Breaking the Grind: Crafting Your Ideal Software Engineering Career

Embark on a unique journey through the world of software engineering careers in this engaging conference talk. Discover how to craft your ideal career path by exploring various skills and specializations through the lens of role-playing game mechanics. Learn to approach your professional development like an RPG skill tree, unlocking new abilities and leveling up existing ones to branch into exciting areas of expertise. Examine diverse career paths, including programming paradigms, software delivery, organizational development, and team management. Join the adventure and uncover the vast possibilities available for building a rewarding career as a software engineer, all while drawing inspiration from the captivating world of MMORPGs.

RailsConf 2023 - Breaking the Grind: Crafting Your Ideal Software Engineering... by Ole Michaelis