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Explore the fundamental characteristics of exceptional software engineering in this 46-minute conference talk delivered at YOW! 2016 by high-performance computing specialist Martin Thompson. Discover how top programmers blend scientific and engineering principles with practical coding skills to create a powerful feedback loop for continuous improvement. Learn individual practices and techniques to enhance your engineering capabilities, drawing from both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience. Gain insights into the current state of software development, which Thompson describes as an era of software alchemy, and understand how to evolve beyond this by adopting more rigorous engineering approaches. Delve into practical methods for improving your technical skills while developing the mindset needed to tackle complex software challenges effectively.
