Urban Legends - What You Code Makes You Who You Are

Explore the misconceptions surrounding programming languages and developer identity in this thought-provoking conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2018. Delve into the analogy of carpentry skills versus tools, questioning why developers often define themselves by the languages they use rather than their problem-solving abilities. Examine experiences of crossing language barriers, both positive and negative, and discover the benefits of identifying as a versatile coder rather than being limited to a specific language. Gain insights into becoming a more effective problem solver by broadening your perspective beyond language-specific labels.