Real-World Engineering
a guide for new devs
Hands-on advice
This guide provides direct, practical advice for junior developers , acting as a "field manual" to bridge the gap between education and a professional role. It includes actionable learning paths with project-based steps for backend , frontend , and mobile development.
Modern patterns
Learn the tools and practices used in the real world, including CI/CD pipelines , version control with Git , and containerization with Docker. The guide covers modern frameworks like React and Node.js , API testing , and deployment to cloud platforms.
Team-first
Success in software engineering goes "Beyond the Code" by focusing on collaboration and communication. The book provides strategies for career building, from resume writing and portfolio development to mastering the soft skills that matter in a team environment.
About the author
My name is Pavel Polívka, and I am the author of Real-World Engineering, a guide for new developers. As an engineering manager with expertise in Java, TypeScript, and Python, I focus on simplicity, productivity, and developer leadership. My goal is to help others "work smarter". I created this guide to bridge the gap between formal education and the realities of a software engineering job, providing a practical "field manual" for anyone standing at the beginning of their journey and wondering what to do next.