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I Don't Need Another Scrum Master, Get Me a Technical Coach

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In this 42-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2024, Emily Bache, a Samman Technical Coach at Bache Consulting, explains why technical coaching differs from traditional Scrum Master roles. Discover how technical coaches focus on improving code quality, accelerating learning, and managing the complexity of modern software development rather than just agile ceremonies. Learn about collaborative software design, the importance of feedback loops, and how technical leadership influences coding decisions. Explore the skill acquisition model, the Samman Method for technical coaching, and the distinction between technical coaches and technical leads. The presentation covers practical approaches to move beyond Code Katas, implement test-driven development, and build better development habits within software teams. Perfect for development teams looking to enhance their technical practices and collaboration through specialized coaching.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:40 Modern software development is complex
03:10 Collaborative software design
04:38 Feedback from the real world
08:35 Technical leadership & skill
11:00 Test-driven development
13:37 Skill acquisition model
22:49 Samman Method
28:11 Tech coach vs tech lead
35:01 Getting beyond Code Katas
39:27 Summary
41:26 Outro

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