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Coffee With Developers • May 10, 2024

Coffee with Developers - Martyn Kilbryde

Martyn Kilbryde

Ever forgotten how to write a for-loop while someone watches? Martyn Kilbryde reveals how to survive the intense pressure of live competitive coding. Master his blind pair programming strategies.

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Beginnings in software development and early web technologies

Experimenting with game editing and basic early web technologies provides foundational problem-solving skills for long-term career growth.

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Shifting to lightweight cloud development with modern JavaScript

Transitioning from compiled languages to lightweight cloud solutions streamlines the software development process.

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Benchmarking technical skills against peers through competitive coding

Competing against peers provides a tangible benchmark to measure software engineering capabilities and combat career stagnation.

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Managing performance anxiety during live coding and hackathons

Working under pressure and being observed can induce anxiety and cause temporary lapses in basic technical skills.

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Navigating pair programming with unknown partners under tight deadlines

Clear communication and leaving egos behind ensure effective collaboration during high-pressure pair programming sessions.

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Upgrading home office setups to enhance developer productivity

Investing in better hardware highlights the common developer desire to improve remote working environments.

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Building professional networks and encouraging peers through tech events

Participating in tech events expands professional networks and inspires colleagues to take on new technical challenges.

Matching moments

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Drawing parallels between competitive coding and esports

Jonathan Tang · Coffee With Developers

3:12 min

Embracing the competitive side of live developer coding challenges

Chris Heilmann Chris Heilmann +1 · LIVE

54 sec

Performing live coding in front of a large audience

Gbenga Oladipupo · Coffee With Developers

1:48 min

Translating competitive coding experience to live audience environments

Shritesh Jamulkar · Coffee With Developers

2:55 min

Networking and upcoming live coding event announcements

Angie Jones Angie Jones · World Congress 2023

1:49 min

Preparing for live competitive coding and pair programming

Silvio Barbieri · Coffee With Developers

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