The role and skills of the developer: Past and Future

Robert Hoffmann

The expectations on developers as well as their self-image has changed many times since the dawn of IT. Their role within an organization today is very different from the past - and more changes are on the horizon. This talk will provide an overview based on experience with small to large enterprises over the last 30 years. What skills should a developer prepare today, in order to contribute to an organization in the future? What will development work look like in the future?