developers are superheroes and so can you
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Yep, developers have superpowers. We also have some of the most effective, collaborative communities in modern society: open source development teams. Coincidence? Unlikely. We’re going to have to save the world. To prepare for our destiny, we’ll explore historical superheroes, software projects that benefit society, and ways to strengthen our powers and save the world.TRANSCRIPT
DevelopersareSuperheroes
@DBNess of @CodeMontage
Hi! I'm Vanessa
@DBNess of @CodeMontage
A character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero
What's a Superhero?
Not Everyone is a Superhero
screenrant.com/mark-millar-kickass-2-schrad-71530/
What's a Superhero?
● Extraordinary powers and abilities, relevant skills and/or advanced equipment
● A strong moral code● A motivation● A secret identity● A distinctive costume● An underlying motif or theme● A supporting cast● A number of enemies● Independent wealth or an occupation that allows for
minimal supervision● A backstory
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero
Spider-Man: Rescues Train Riders
exitstrategynyc.comtubeexits.co.uk
More reliable than Spider-Man
Captain Planet: Saves the Earth
amobilefuture.com
More accurate than Captain Planet
screenrant.com/mark-millar-kickass-2-schrad-71530/
Hulk: Brute Forces Everything
folding.stanford.edu
More meaningful force than Hulk
Wonder Woman: Finds the Truth
truthteller.washingtonpost.com
More truthful than Wonder Woman
Batman: Saves Gotham with Tools
kopernik.info
More affordable than Batman
Daredevil: Locates Kids in Trouble
ushahidi.com
More accessible than Daredevil
DevelopersareSuperheroes
And So Can You
randomstory.org/10-the-best-action-movies-of-the-year
Developers
Stan LeeAmazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man comic)
"With great power comes great responsibility."
randomstory.org/10-the-best-action-movies-of-the-year
Developers
randomstory.org/10-the-best-action-movies-of-the-year
Developers
spread the word:
computing is abouthelping people
we can save the world
randomstory.org/10-the-best-action-movies-of-the-year
Developers
Vanessa Hurst@DBNess
vanessahurst.com
@CodeMontagecodemontage.com