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The Psychology of Code

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In this 52-minute keynote from Devoxx, Victor Rentea explores the fascinating intersection of psychology and software development. Dive into how the human mind influences coding decisions, from architecture choices to debugging approaches. Discover the impact of cognitive biases, emotional states, and mental energy on code quality. Learn how psychological factors like decision fatigue, impostor syndrome, cognitive load, and burnout affect development work. Understand how unconscious biases shape technical choices and explore strategies for teams to make better decisions. Gain insights into creating healthier engineering environments by recognizing the psychological dimensions of software development, ultimately leading to better code and more effective teams.

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[VDBUH2025] Victor Rentea - Keynote: The ⁠Psychology of Code

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