Guitar Strings Attached - From UTF-8 to EADGBE

Explore the fascinating parallels between guitar building and software development in this 56-minute conference talk from NDC Porto. Delve into the world of custom electric guitar construction, uncovering the physics, electronics, and craftsmanship involved. Learn about standard guitar tuning, the components that make a guitar exceptional, and common myths in the guitar industry. Discover how the speaker's decade-long experience in luthiery relates to software craftsmanship, drawing insightful analogies between the two disciplines. Gain a unique perspective on both fields through this engaging presentation that combines geeky topics, physics, woodworking, and programming concepts.