Socially Responsible Software Development - Teaching Software Design Systematically

Explore a thought-provoking tech talk on socially responsible software development presented by Matthias Felleisen at Google. Delve into the concept of software as a message to future developers and the social debt it incurs. Examine two key challenges: identifying developers who understand this responsibility and creating alternative programming curricula to produce apprentice developers. Gain insights into Felleisen's 25-year journey in developing undergraduate programming courses focused on software-as-a-message. Learn about his alternative curriculum approach and its potential impact on the industry. Discover why traditional methods of assessing programming skills may fall short in identifying socially responsible developers. Understand the importance of preparing students for the real-world challenges of software development beyond technical skills. Benefit from the expertise of Matthias Felleisen, a Trustee Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University, ACM Fellow, and recipient of prestigious awards for his contributions to curriculum development and programming language research.