Crash, Bang, Wallop - Miscellaneous Lessons from Exploring a Drum Kit

Explore the intersection of personal projects and professional growth in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the speaker's journey of learning to play an electronic drum kit and developing a C# application to configure it. Gain valuable insights on code efficiency, mutability, and the broader implications of personal coding projects. Discover how pursuing passion projects can enhance your skills and perspective as a professional developer. Learn to leverage personal interests to become a more effective coder, free from the constraints of deadlines and external pressures. Reflect on the unique learning opportunities that arise when combining hobby and technical expertise.