Urban Legends - What You Code Makes You Who You Are

Explore programming language stereotypes and biases in this thought-provoking conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2021. Delve into misconceptions about various programming languages, including Ruby, PHP, Java, Python, and more. Learn about the importance of evolving as a developer, the value of cross-pollination between different technologies, and the relationship between open source and enterprise software. Gain insights on overcoming language-specific biases to become a better problem solver and discover the benefits of identifying as a coder rather than being limited by a specific language or tool. Challenge your preconceptions and broaden your perspective on the diverse world of programming languages and communities.

Intro
What the talk is about
What the talk won't be about
Ruby
PHP
Microservices
Java
Python
Linux
Pearl
Jamstack
Anything with a JS
And so many more...
Evolution is important
Communities
Messed up things people say...
Cross pollination
The tech community
Open source & enterprise
So what else?
Conclusion/Outro