Remote: Office Not Required
Jason Fried and David Heinmemeier Hansson
The classic guide to working from home and why we should embrace a virtual office, from the bestselling authors of Rework “A paradigm-smashing, compulsively readable case for a radically remote workplace.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling...
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🟢 Developer Verdict
A concise, practical guide that articulates the benefits and best practices for establishing and thriving in a remote work environment.
Read this if
- ✓ You are considering or transitioning to a remote work setup.
- ✓ You want to understand the core arguments for a virtual office.
- ✓ You seek practical advice on managing remote teams effectively.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You expect deep technical content or coding examples.
- ✗ You are already an expert in remote work methodologies.
- ✗ You prefer a book focused on specific tools for collaboration.
📊 Why Developers Recommend
It helps developers think more intentionally about professional growth.
Cited by 5 different developers, each bringing their own experience and perspective.
Valued for its practical approach — concepts connect directly to real-world engineering decisions and daily work.
💬 What Developers Say
"If you'd like to work remotely from home I highly recommend the book Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried and David Heinmemeier Hansson."
— lefebvre · 6 Ways to Work More Efficiently From Home · Nov 17, 2017
"Here I would like to provide some useful extracts from the book [“Remote. Office Not Required”] (https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Office-Required-Jason-Fried/dp/0804137501) by Jason Fried:"
— maddevsio · How to Communicate with Client to Build a Successful Software · Aug 7, 2020
"En cuanto a libros que a mi me motivaron al inicio de mi carrera en software hay 2 que quisiera recomendarte:"
— juancrg90 · Quiero ser un ingeniero de software remoto · Oct 9, 2021
Based on 4 developer article mentions
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Career changers transitioning into software engineering
- • Developers looking to grow their careers
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