Agile Event Session

The Origins of Opera and the Future of Programming | Jessica Kerr

This video content is for Agile Alliance members only

If you’re already an active member, please log in now.

To view this content, and gain access to many more valuable resources, conference discounts, and invitations to exclusive networking and learning events, please consider becoming an Agile Alliance member.

Abstract/Description

There’s a story to tell, about musicians, artists, philosophers, scientists, and then programmers.

There’s a truth inside it that leads to a new view of work, that sees beauty in the painful complexity that is software development.

Starting from The Journal of the History of Ideas, Jessica traces the concept of an “invisible college” through music and art and science to programming. She finds the dark truth behind the 10x developer, a real definition of “Senior Developer” and a new name for our work and our teams.

Additional Resources

Speaker(s) may be willing to present this session at local group meetings and other events.

deliver:Agile 2019
Video
Learning

More Agile Event Session Videos

Sustainable Disruption, Where We Go From Here
Three disruptive leaders share global insights on the impact and future of agile. Comparing the challenges of the late 1990s that resulted in the Agile Manifesto with those of today can point to what we should work on now. Social responsibility, clim…
Microsoft DevOps Transformation | Donovan Brown
“That would never work here.” You’ve likely heard this sentiment (or maybe you’ve even said it yourself). Good news: change is possible. Donovan Brown explains how Microsoft's Azure DevOps (formerly Visual Studio Team System) went from a three-year w…
Sustainable Disruption, Where We Go From Here
Three disruptive leaders share global insights on the impact and future of agile. Comparing the challenges of the late 1990s that resulted in the Agile Manifesto with those of today can point to what we should work on now. Social responsibility, clim…

Have a comment? Join the conversation

Discover the many benefits of membership

Your membership enables Agile Alliance to offer a wealth of first-rate resources, present renowned international events, support global community groups, and more — all geared toward helping Agile practitioners reach their full potential and deliver innovative, Agile solutions.

IMPORTANT: We have transitioned to a new membership platform. If you have not already done so, you will need to set up an account on the new platform to establish your user profile.

When you see the login screen, choose “Set up Account” and follow the prompts to create your new account. You can choose to log in using your social credentials for either Google or Linkedin (recommended), or you can set up your account using an email address.

Not yet a member? Sign up now