Creativity: The only skill you need in the long term
Paweł Strzałkowski
CTO, software consultant, and a full-stack developer at heart. Building web applications since the last century. Domain-Driven Design and event sourcing enthusiast. Implementing games on the side, in whatever technology he comes across. Passionate about AI and finding cross-technology solutions for business. Always aiming to encourage other Ruby developers to share his passions.
About
How does a developer fit into IT after turning 40 or 50? Would they still have the stamina to learn and keep up? With over two decades of experience in web development, I can confidently say that one skill remains in constant demand: creativity. You may write in Ruby, JavaScript, Swift, or Python. An engineering mindset combined with creativity can solve any problem and position you as a leader in any field. This presentation addresses this topic and offers an entertaining, live demonstration of creative possibilities for the upcoming years—leveraging a combination of Ruby, Rails, and large language models (e.g., GPT-4). It shows that it is easy to implement features such as voice control and image recognition in Ruby. Showcases how the Ruby ecosystem gives a creative advantage in the long term.
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