Explore the evolving role of modern developers in this thought-provoking conference talk. Trace the transformation from specialized IT roles to the emergence of "generalising specialists" who possess a diverse skill set. Discover the essential qualities and abilities required to thrive in today's dynamic tech landscape, including coding proficiency, business domain understanding, UI design, testing, deployment, and system maintenance. Learn strategies for continuous self-improvement and knowledge sharing to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of software development. Gain insights into the importance of adaptability, lifelong learning, and collaboration in becoming a successful developer who goes beyond traditional boundaries.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Ada Lovelace
Agile Manifesto
Where we are today
Learning a language
Learning to play nice
Understand the domain
Understand the ecosystem
Its bigger than your team
Share the organisations values
You are a developer
You are beyond developer
African proverb
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