There are a lot of similarities bin the arduous journey to completing a marathon that you can learn from to improve the delivery and quality of your software.
As someone who has spent more than 15 years designing software and run over 50 marathons, I have found there are a lot of similarities and life-lessons that can be learnt from the hard and arduous journey to completing a marathon that could make you more successful as a software developer or tester.
From preparation to pacing to ensuring you are keeping the end goal in mind, there is a lot to be gained from running a marathon that can lead to better software. And who knows, my talk may just give you some tips to keep you fit and healthy too and one day inspires you to make the life-changing journey of running a marathon.
This is just a fun talk where I share my experiences across both long-distance running and software development and how running marathons has taught me valuable lessons that have made me a better developer. This is a lightweight discussion that is suitable for all types of people and does not go too technical.