Austin Kucera
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Austin taught himself to program by modding Oblivion and then Skyrim. Ever since, programming has been a powerful magic to make words into worlds. Austin believes that the joy of making motivates most of us software developers, and he's passionate about discovering and sharing that sweet lore-craft. Having had the pleasure to create products and lead teams of devs across companies, he's eager to encourage others to lean into their craft.
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Paired Programming: From Pain to Profit
Some of the best companies and developers swear by pair programming, but have you noticed how painful it can be? If you've heard the propaganda and found reality didn't live up, or if you're curious to hear what the buzz is about, come discover some hard-won truths about one of the most promising and yet potentially painful practices in the industry.
Develop language to talk about what pairing looks like at its best. Then dive into hard situations where pairing is most painful. Using lessons from the trenches, extract strategies to help turn enemies into friends and to wield the sharp tool of successful pairing. Note to Introverts: Don't worry, there's no pairing or interpersonal exercises in this session! Come be equipped so you can help others move past pain, and into profitable pairing.
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