Developers Are Superheroes and So Can You

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Yep, developers have superpowers. We also have some of the most effective, collaborative communities in modern society: open source development teams. Coincidence? Unlikely. We’re going to have to save the world. To prepare for our destiny, we’ll explore historical superheroes, software projects that benefit society, and ways to strengthen our powers and save the world.

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Developers
are
Superheroes
@DBNess of @CodeMontage

A character possessing
"extraordinary or
superhuman powers" and
dedicated to protecting
the public.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero
What's a Superhero?

Not Everyone is a Superhero
screenrant.com/mark-millar-kickass-2-schrad-71530/

What's a Superhero?
● Extraordinary powers and abilities, relevant skills and/or
advanced equipment
● A strong moral code
● A motivation
● A secret identity
● A distinctive costume
● An underlying motif or theme
● A supporting cast
● A number of enemies
● Independent wealth or an occupation that allows for
minimal supervision
● A backstory
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero

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Developers
are
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And So Can You

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Developers

Stan Lee
Amazing Fantasy #15
(Spider-Man comic)
"With great power comes
great responsibility."

spread the word:
computing is about
helping people
we can save the world

Vanessa Hurst
@DBNess
vanessahurst.com
@CodeMontage
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Developers Are Superheroes and So Can You

1. Developers are Superheroes @DBNess of @CodeMontage

2. Hi! I'm Vanessa @DBNess of @CodeMontage

3. A character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero What's a Superhero?

4. Not Everyone is a Superhero screenrant.com/mark-millar-kickass-2-schrad-71530/

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