How Expert Programmers Think About Errors

Explore how expert programmers approach errors in this insightful conference talk from Strange Loop. Discover the unique perspective of experts who view errors as opportunities for growth and learning. Delve into concepts such as active errorminding, attending to contrary evidence, and understanding through breaking. Learn about the disciplined practices experts employ, which are socially embedded and reinforced. Gain valuable insights into the process of contrasting multiple perspectives to enhance problem-solving skills. Understand how tolerating uncertainty and minding the gaps in knowledge contribute to expert-level programming. This talk, presented by Professor Marian Petre from the Open University in the United Kingdom, offers a fascinating look into the cognitive processes of skilled programmers and their approach to handling errors.

Intro
experts see error as opportunity
active error
minding the gaps
attending to contrary evidence
understanding by breaking
tolerating
experts use disciplined practices that are socially embedded and reinforced
contrasting multiple perspectives