S20:E7 - What we can all learn from the experience of being a neurodivergent developer (Alex Karp)

In this episode, about what we can all learn from the experience of being a neurodivergent developer, with Alex Karp, author of the new book Running Start: How to get a job in tech, keep that job, and thrive. Alex talks about some of the biggest misconceptions about autism, how putting effort into accessibility and inclusion helps everyone, and what has personally helped him thrive in his career.

Show Links

• DevDiscuss (sponsor)
• DevNews (sponsor)
• Cockroach Labs (sponsor)
• New Relic (sponsor)
• Porkbun (sponsor)
• Stellar (sponsor)
• Bright Data (sponsor)
• Running Start: How to get a job in tech, keep that job, and thrive
• JavaScript
• TI-BASIC

Alex Karp

Alex Karp is an #ActuallyAutistic developer who loves to bring new people into tech and grow leaders.

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