A Teacher, an Economist & a Developer Walk Into a Bar

Explore a unique perspective on software development through the lens of other professions in this engaging GOTO Amsterdam 2023 conference talk. Discover how insights from teaching, economics, and acting can be applied to improve your work as a developer. Learn about powerful concepts such as the sunk cost fallacy, the importance of consistency over perfection, and prioritizing relationships. Gain fresh perspectives on common software development heuristics and truths, and understand how cross-disciplinary knowledge can enhance your approach to coding and problem-solving. Walk away with valuable takeaways that will help you view your work in a new light and potentially improve your development practices.

Intro
Story
Sunk cost fallacy
Consistency over perfection
Relationships first
What's happening here?
Takeaways
Outro