Strings Attached - From UTF-8 to EADGBE

Explore the fascinating intersection of guitar building and software development in this 44-minute conference talk from GOTO Amsterdam 2023. Delve into the world of custom electric guitars, uncovering the physics, electronics, and craftsmanship involved in their creation. Discover the parallels between luthiery and software craftsmanship as Hannes Lowette, Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, shares his decade-long journey in guitar building. Learn about the standard EADGBE tuning, examine common guitar myths, and gain insights into the technical aspects of guitar construction. Through geeky topics and woodworking analogies, understand the similarities between creating harmonious music and writing elegant code. Reflect on the concept of irreversibility in both guitar making and software development, and explore how pursuing a creative hobby can combat burnout in the tech industry.

Intro
Why is a software dev. building guitars?
Craftsmanship
Technical bits
Myths
Irreversibility
Outro