About this session
In the world of library development, achieving version 2.0 often takes years, if it's achieved at all. Surprisingly, nearly 90% of packages published to PyPI using semantic versioning have a major release number of less than two. What makes reaching this milestone so elusive?
If we applied software versioning to our lives, what version would we give ourselves? Perhaps in our formative years as students, we'd be a part of a 0.x series, and as we establish careers and become self-sufficient, we might progress to a 1.x scheme. But do we settle there?
Just like software libraries, our lives require maintenance, and despite our best intentions, hacks and workarounds inevitably infiltrate our routines. As these multiply and compound, our health can suffer. Do we wait for disaster to strike? Or, can we take a proactive approach in not only addressing problem areas but also striving for more?
Together, we'll explore certain risks to our wellbeing inherent to our profession as software developers: sedentary lifestyles, long work hours, and social isolation, and how we can plan and design our next major release for success.
"Finding 2.0" is an invitation to reimagine what's possible across life areas. Whether facing health struggles, burnout, or feeling stuck in a rut, this talk provides practical insights and actionable steps for rewriting the code of your life and embracing a future of health and fulfillment.
Presented by
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Marc Gibbons
Marc caught the programming bug as a child when the internet was still text-based and accessed by a 9600 baud modem.
His career path is unique; he initially studied music and played the oboe professionally with Canadian symphony orchestras before returning to his coding roots as a full-stack engineer.
Passionate about enhancing the developer’s quality of life, Marc excels in testing, tooling, and automation. Beyond the technical realm, he explores ways to promote happiness, health, and connection in a remote work setting.
As a two-time cancer survivor, Marc is on a mission to help and inspire others facing adversity. He founded Port Perry Pedals, an annual cycling fundraiser in the Greater Toronto Area, raising close to $120,000 since 2021 for healthcare in his community.
Marc first appeared on the DjangoConUS stage in 2023 and has since joined the team at Lincoln Loop.
