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Be a polyglot programmer

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The document advocates for becoming a polyglot programmer, highlighting the benefits of knowing multiple programming languages and the importance of diverse tech skills. It emphasizes the value of having the right tool for the job and adapting to heterogeneous tech stacks to avoid being left behind. The author offers practical advice on acquiring both technical and soft skills to enhance collaboration and organization in programming.

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w h y y o u s h o u l d b e a POLYGLOT PROGRAMMER Rouan Wilsenach @rouanw rouanw.github.io thoughtworks.com
#BeAPolyglot MY STORY
https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldskills/20418098119 what is your job?
4https://www.flickr.com/photos/jorbasa/5235155148 do I fit in a box?
5 what’s in a name?
6 what path can you see?
7 https://www.flickr.com/photos/thedailyenglishshow/17150746928/ how good are you at Java?
#BeAPolyglot WHY ?
pol·y·glot ! adjective: knowing or using several languages 9
10 the right tool for the job https://www.flickr.com/photos/75905404@N00/7126146307
11 heterogenous tech stacks https://www.flickr. com/photos/tillwe/2457050013
12https://www.flickr.com/photos/aigle_dore/5825413134 varied experience
13https://www.flickr.com/photos/39551170@N02/8907897557 you don’t want 11 goalies
14https://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/15904099430 don’t get left behind
#BeAPolyglot HOW ? 3 tech skills3 soft skills
16https://www.flickr.com/photos/55444602@N00/217448857 1. learn to speak human
17https://www.flickr.com/photos/denniswong/5271324737 2. working together
18https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetstarairways/9130160595 3. how to organise things
19 1. automated testing
20 2. emergent design https://www.flickr.com/photos/ukgardenphotos/14517799461
21https://www.flickr.com/photos/89228431@N06/11285592553 3. deployment & operations
22 find your shape
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w h y y o u s h o u l d b e a POLYGLOT PROGRAMMER Rouan Wilsenach @rouanw rouanw.github.io thoughtworks.com

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