97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know
Camille Fournier Tap
Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every engineering manager should know. With the 97 short and extremely useful tips for engineering managers, this book will help anyone expand his or her skills.
Score based on developer article recommendations — not sales data or reviews.
🟢 Developer Verdict
A collection of 97 concise, practical tips from various experts to help new and aspiring engineering managers develop their skills.
Read this if
- ✓ You are new to engineering management or considering the role.
- ✓ You prefer learning through short, actionable tips rather than deep dives.
- ✓ You seek practical advice on a broad spectrum of management challenges.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You expect in-depth theoretical frameworks or extensive case studies.
- ✗ You are an experienced manager seeking advanced, niche strategies.
- ✗ You prefer a single, cohesive narrative or a structured curriculum.
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📊 Why Developers Recommend
It develops engineering leadership and management skills.
Referenced by multiple developers, suggesting consistent practical value.
Valued for its practical approach — concepts connect directly to real-world engineering decisions and daily work.
💬 What Developers Say
"It's even Thing #97 in 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know."
— matthewdailey · "Your job isn't to be liked" but it is to be trusted · May 4, 2021
"Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every engineering manager should know."
— apium_hub · Tech Leadership books · Jun 17, 2021
"Similar to other "97 things" books, loads of useful tips on a broad range of topics in short blog-like chapters."
— danlebrero · Book notes: 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know · Jul 5, 2021
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Tech leads making technology and architecture decisions
- • Developers looking to grow their careers
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