Psychology of Software Teams with Dr. Cat Hicks

Summary

Dr. Kat Hicks, a psychologist for software teams, discusses the importance of social science and psychology in the tech industry. She highlights how her background in experimental psychology informs her work at Pluralsight's Developer Success Labs, focusing on measuring human experiences and developing research methodologies within software development. The practical takeaway is that understanding team psychology is crucial for developer success, emphasizing that various paths into coding, including self-taught, are valuable.