Explore the unexpected connections between software development and diverse life experiences in this RubyConf 2022 talk. Discover how academic translation, snowboard instruction, and drumming in a rock band can enhance coding skills and professional growth. Learn to leverage seemingly unrelated backgrounds to improve empathy, test-driven development, and pair programming techniques. Gain insights on overcoming nontechnical insecurities, crafting a unique professional narrative, and delivering value in the tech industry by drawing from varied life experiences.
Leveraging Diverse Backgrounds in Software Development
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Who am I
I dont write code
Are your nontechnical experiences irrelevant
Sijias background
Teaching Snowboarding
Empathy
Drummer
Repetition
Writing a test
Tech and NonTech
Poll
Poll Results
Coworkers
Nontechnical insecurities
Craft your own narrative
Can you deliver
Conclusion
Outro
Taught by
Confreaks
