Dungeons and Developers: Uniting Experience Levels in...
summary
Framework maps Dungeons & Dragons stats onto real team skills with a fillable Developer Character Sheet (QR code PDF provided) and a 0–5 self‑scoring. Key claims: levels ≠ technical capacity illustrated by two “level 8” hires (CS senior vs bootcamp teacher); strength = technical capacity with coding as Athletics; constitution becomes stress tolerance and hit points (hit points = constitution × 5). Attendees actually fill sheets, report role distribution (many identify as wizards), and leave with tool categories: languages, inventory, proficiencies.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:03D&D for engineering teams
- 2:26What is D&D
- 3:47D&D and tech teams
- 5:54Filling character sheet
- 6:56Developer backgrounds and races
- 10:25Team roles and classes
- 12:56Career levels
- 14:42Six core abilities
- 17:51Measuring technical capacity
- 23:28Language skills
- 25:58Assessing team strengths
- 27:44Missing team members
- 28:49Hiring and development
- 29:54Culture fit vs add
- 30:15Summary
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