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One definition of the middle: a difficult or unpleasant position. Yuck! It certainly can feel that way for mid-level developers. Fortunately, we've uncovered a model that will help managers create an environment where their devs can thrive. Our Learn it Do it Teach it (LDT) model will foster more learning, while keeping their hands on the code, and adding in the magic touch, teaching. This talk will demonstrate how managers can implement a LDT model into a developer’s day to day. Growth plans like this model will allow your team to move from mids into seniors both faster and more confidently.
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In this RailsConf 2022 talk titled "Learn it, Do it, Teach it: How to Unstick Our Middle Devs," Chelsea Kaufman addresses the challenges faced by mid-level developers who often find themselves in a difficult position within their career. The session introduces the Learn it, Do it, Teach it (LDT) model designed for managers to cultivate an environment that supports continuous learning and growth among developers. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Career Transition Insights:** Kaufman shares her background in theater education and how she transitioned to technology, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive learning environments. - **Identifying the Gap:** Many developers struggle with lack of clear pathways after entry-level roles, eventually feeling stuck in their careers, leading to a shortage of senior developers. Kaufman emphasizes the need for frameworks to support middle developers. - **The LDT Model:** - **Learn It:** Encourages continuous learning through documentation, tutorials, and conferences. - **Do It:** Stresses the importance of practical experience through hands-on work like pairing and mobbing, allowing developers to learn by actively engaging with code. - **Teach It:** Highlights the value of teaching as a method of reinforcing learning. By explaining concepts to peers, developers solidify their knowledge and identify gaps in their understanding. - **The Protege Effect:** The session discusses the concept that teaching others enhances one's own understanding. Kaufman encourages activities like stand-ups and retrospectives focused on participation from all team members to foster a learning culture. - **Mentorship Reimagined:** Rather than solely relying on experienced senior developers to mentor juniors, Kaufman advocates for mid-level developers to take on mentorship roles themselves, facilitating growth and reinforcement of their own skills. Ultimately, Kaufman urges that the path to nurturing senior developers involves everyone in the organization contributing to a culture of learning and development. By fostering an environment that values collaborative learning through the LDT framework, organizations can ensure their developers grow more quickly and confidently into senior roles. The core message emphasizes that learning is an ongoing, communal activity vital for success in the tech industry.
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