Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - Soft and Technical Skills for Software Development Teams

Learn essential teamwork skills for software development success in this 45-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Discover how technical excellence goes beyond coding abilities to encompass crucial collaborative skills that make developers truly valuable team members. Explore both "soft" interpersonal skills like empathy, clear communication, and ensuring all voices are heard, alongside concrete technical practices including proper testing methodologies and effective Git usage. Understand how these combined skills create developers that colleagues actively seek to work with repeatedly. Expect engaging ball-sport analogies throughout the presentation to illustrate key teamwork concepts and practical implementation strategies for becoming a more collaborative and sought-after software developer.