Martyn Kilbryde
Coffee with Developers - Martyn Kilbryde
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A developer's journey through programming languages
A 16-year career journey from early tinkering with VB6 and C++ to specializing in modern cloud development with TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
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Why an experienced developer joins a coding competition
The primary motivation for entering the competition is to benchmark skills against peers and validate personal growth after 16 years in the industry.
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Coping with the pressure of coding on stage
While hackathon experience helps with pressure, the biggest challenge is the psychological effect of being watched, which can make even simple tasks feel difficult.
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A strategy for pair programming with a stranger
The key to succeeding in a competitive pair programming round with an unknown partner is to communicate clearly, be honest about strengths, and prioritize collaboration over ego.
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Post-competition plans for networking and new hardware
Winning the competition would mean investing in a new monitor for a better home setup and using the experience to network and encourage colleagues to participate.
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