Live Life in Beta: What software development can teach us about life

Live Life in Beta: What Software Development Can Teach Us About Life @jessbudd4 #DevFestMelbourne

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3 lessons @jessbudd4

Done is better than perfect @jessbudd4

“If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” – Reid Hoffman, Founder of Linkedin @jessbudd4

Just launch. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. @jessbudd4

You can’t learn or improve from experiences you haven’t had. @jessbudd4

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison, Inventor @jessbudd4

Release early, release often @jessbudd4

Tight feedback loops ensure we build the right thing @jessbudd4

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“Incremental change can create remarkable results.” – Ryan Lily @jessbudd4

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Accept opportunities. Then reflect. @jessbudd4

“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey @jessbudd4

“It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius @jessbudd4

Try a thing, see if you like it @jessbudd4

Don’t be afraid to pivot @jessbudd4

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Change is scary. Even when it makes sense. @jessbudd4

Change is scary. Do it anyway. @jessbudd4

“If you don’t like how things are, change it. You are not a tree.” – Jim Rohn @jessbudd4

It’s never too late. Your current path is not set in stone. @jessbudd4

Living life in Beta @jessbudd4

Reject the status quo Focus on progress not perfection See failures as opportunities Reflect on your progress Don’t be afraid to change direction @jessbudd4

Thanks! Slides: bit.ly/googledevfest19 #DevFestMelbourne @jessbudd4