What is Developer Empathy?

Explore the concept of developer empathy in this insightful conference talk. Discover how employing empathetic patterns of behavior at all levels within dev teams can create a high-functioning environment that values courageous feedback. Learn about frameworks for equitable practices and empathetic systems that promote learning fluency across teams. Gain valuable insights from the speaker's extensive experience in mentorship and teaching coding. Delve into topics such as humility, psychological safety, acceptance, and the practical applications of empathy in development. Understand the role of leadership in encouraging developer empathy, rethinking meetings, fostering a growth mindset, and modeling daring leadership. Explore daily practices for developers, including test coverage, code review, and effective pairing. Examine higher-level practices like challenging assumptions and addressing the challenges of remote work. Acquire the tools and language necessary to create a supportive, empathetic, and highly effective development team environment.

Intro
Humility
Who am I
Identity
Psychological Safety
Empathy vs Sympathy
Acceptance
Gain or Lose
Without Empathy
In Practice
What does support look like
How can you encourage developer empathy
What can engineering leaders do
Dont ignore the world
Empathy team norms
Rethinking meetings
Growth mindset
Define your working style
Commit to feedback
Model Daring Leadership
Building in Joy
Why Empathy Matters
Developer Daily Practices
Test Coverage
Review Your Own PRs
Asking for Help
Pairing
Higher Level Practices
Define Your Needs
Challenge Your Assumptions
Remote Can Become Lonely
Pairing With Better Developers