Emotional Code
Explore the intersection of emotions and programming in this keynote address from the ACCU Conference 2019. Delve into how programmers, as human beings, leave emotional traces in their code and learn the implications of this phenomenon. Discover insights on various types of emotional code, including commented-out, old, bad, selfish, and lazy code. Understand the importance of recognizing emotional coding patterns and their impact on software development. Learn about neutral and good code practices, and gain perspective on the journey towards becoming a more mindful programmer. Examine the role of work notes, humility, and real engineering in coding practices. Gain valuable insights on effective naming conventions and how they contribute to cleaner, more emotionally balanced code.