Keynote: Love, Limerence, and Programming Languages
Dave Thomas • September 13, 2024 • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina • Keynote

They say that a well-used tool takes on the shape of the hand that uses it. But the opposite also holds: the tools we use shape the way we think about and execute things. Often, we aren't even aware how much influence the tool has on us.

This is a personal talk: I want to look back at the languages that changed me as a developer. Why was I attracted to them, why did I use them, and how did I benefit as a result. I also want to look forward, and offer some suggestions: things you might look for in a future coding partner. I even have some suggestions. Whether you swipe right is your choice.

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