When Music and Software Come Together
Hanno Embregts at All The Talks 2020 - Java
"Can you perform under pressure?" the interviewer asked. I had to resist the urge to sing "PRESSURE! PUSHING DOWN ON ME!" at the top of my lungs. Instead I absent-mindedly said "Sure" and provided a few dull examples to back the claim up.
Still, when you love doing what you do, you'll be happier and your performance will benefit. Being both a developer and a musician, I am happiest when I see music and software come together. When I do a 'git push', I hum "push it to the limit". And when I hear a pop song, I believe the lyrics are actually about software development.
This talk takes you on a journey throughout a typical software development process, showing you where music and software cross paths. And because I'll perform the songs myself, the talk doubles as a mini-concert - featuring songs by Coldplay, Oasis, Imagine Dragons and many more.
Hanno Embregts
Java developer, strong with the Force
Hanno Embregts is a Java Developer, Speaker and Teacher at Info Support (the Netherlands). He has over 12 years experience with both front- and back-end development, with a special interest in automating the software development process to the fullest. He likes his work best when it is fast-paced and versatile, which is why he juggles Java development, public speaking and teaching courses at Info Support’s Knowledge Centre. When Hanno doesn’t have access to any kind of computer - which can only be called the most desperate of times - he plays in a band as a lead singer and guitar player. He is also a passionate fan of alternative rock band Switchfoot and Dutch football club Feyenoord. Last but not least: he has been told off repeatedly for using Star Wars quotes at work (things didn’t improve much by replying “I find your lack of faith disturbing”).
Still, when you love doing what you do, you'll be happier and your performance will benefit. Being both a developer and a musician, I am happiest when I see music and software come together. When I do a 'git push', I hum "push it to the limit". And when I hear a pop song, I believe the lyrics are actually about software development.
This talk takes you on a journey throughout a typical software development process, showing you where music and software cross paths. And because I'll perform the songs myself, the talk doubles as a mini-concert - featuring songs by Coldplay, Oasis, Imagine Dragons and many more.
Hanno Embregts
Java developer, strong with the Force
Hanno Embregts is a Java Developer, Speaker and Teacher at Info Support (the Netherlands). He has over 12 years experience with both front- and back-end development, with a special interest in automating the software development process to the fullest. He likes his work best when it is fast-paced and versatile, which is why he juggles Java development, public speaking and teaching courses at Info Support’s Knowledge Centre. When Hanno doesn’t have access to any kind of computer - which can only be called the most desperate of times - he plays in a band as a lead singer and guitar player. He is also a passionate fan of alternative rock band Switchfoot and Dutch football club Feyenoord. Last but not least: he has been told off repeatedly for using Star Wars quotes at work (things didn’t improve much by replying “I find your lack of faith disturbing”).