Sander Hoogendoorn
Developer and programming speaker | Navigating software craft in the AI age
About
Sander Hoogendoorn speaks at major developer conferences like Devoxx, where he explores the craft of programming and the evolving role of developers in a rapidly changing technological landscape. His talks span from the philosophical aspects of writing beautiful code to practical strategies for thriving in what he calls the exponential age of AI.
His presentation "The Zen of Programming" takes audiences on a personal journey toward writing elegant code, while "Getting Unstuck" addresses survival strategies in a post-agile world. Hoogendoorn confronts one of the most pressing questions facing software professionals today: how developers can not just survive but excel as artificial intelligence transforms their field.
He advocates for measured, deliberate progress with his "Small steps are the fastest way forward" approach, offering developers concrete frameworks for navigating uncertainty and technological disruption in their careers.
What Sander Talks About
The craft of writing beautiful code and programming philosophy
Survival strategies for developers in the age of AI and automation
Navigating post-agile methodologies and getting unstuck in software development
Taking small, incremental steps to drive faster progress in technical projects
Adapting to rapid technological change as a software professional
Talks5
How to survive as a developer in the exponential age of AI - Keynote
Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, transforming the software development landscape. While AI currently serves as an assistant, the emergence of autonomous AI raises significant questions about its impact on developers. Will we be replaced by AGI, agentic AI, or the next energy-adsorbing, hyped breakthrough from OpenAI, Meta, or Google? What exactly is vibe coding? And can we stay ahead, adapt, and lead in this AI-driven world? In his signature charismatic style, Sander Hoogendoorn, CTO at iBOOD.com and a seasoned developer with over four decades of experience, confronts these pressing issues head-on. He will explore the tangible benefits AI offers developers and critically assess how AI is reshaping our approaches to work, learning, and innovation. What can AI truly do for developers today? The discussion will delve into code quality, balancing short-term gains with long-term maintainability, new forms of technical debt, and understanding who uses which tools and why. Most importantly, he will address the looming question: Will AI replace developers, or can we harness its (often hallucinating) power to tackle even more significant challenges and even more quickly resolve larger business problems? Join this thought-provoking session to cut through the hype, challenge prevailing assumptions, and discover how you, as a developer, can not only survive but thrive in the exponential age of AI.
How to survive as a developer in the exponential age of AI
Getting Unstuck Strategies for Surviving in a Rapidly Changing Post-Agile World
More Talks
Devoxx Greece 2024 - Small steps are the fastest way forward
The Zen of Programming. A personal journey towards writing beautiful code.
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