Be a polyglot programmer
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why you should be a POLYGLOT PROGRAMMER Rouan Wilsenach @rouanw rouanw.github.io thoughtworks.com
Transcript of Be a polyglot programmer
w h y y o u s h o u l d b e a
POLYGLOT PROGRAMMER
Rouan Wilsenach @rouanw
rouanw.github.io thoughtworks.com
#BeAPolyglot
MY STORY
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what is your job?
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do I fit in a box?
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what’s in a name?
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what path can you see?
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how good are you at Java?
#BeAPolyglot
WHY ?
pol·y·glot !
adjective: knowing or using several languages
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the right tool for the job
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varied experience
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you don’t want 11 goalies
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don’t get left behind
#BeAPolyglot
HOW ?
3 tech skills3 soft skills
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1. learn to speak human
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2. working together
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3. how to organise things
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1. automated testing
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2. emergent design
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3. deployment & operations
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find your shape
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w h y y o u s h o u l d b e a
POLYGLOT PROGRAMMER
Rouan Wilsenach @rouanw
rouanw.github.io thoughtworks.com
