When will you learn? A Teacher’s Guide to Developer Learning - Emma Burstow - NDC London 2025

This talk was recorded at NDC London in London, England. #ndclondon #ndcconferences #developer #softwaredeveloper Attend the next NDC conference near you: https://ndcconferences.com https://ndclondon.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and learn every day: / @NDC Follow our Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/ndcconferences https://twitter.com/NDC_Conferences https://www.instagram.com/ndc_conferences/ The role of the developer is a moving target. Competent today ≠ competent next year. So, if learning is key to your everyday success as a developer, how do you learn a new technology while balancing the needs of your day job? Emma shares her experience as a professional educator on how people can effectively learn, without the burden of late nights at the desk or expensive and time-consuming courses. With her extensive experience in the classroom as well as a career as a developer, she is uniquely qualified to teach you how to show up in an era abundant with resources, but lacking in clear pathways. In this session, Emma will take you through the 5 things that you, as a self-guided learner can embrace to ensure you are learning in the most effective way. You will learn how to create your own curriculum, why cultivating an interest in learning itself is going to be your best bet and even how to leverage your developer communities for maximum impact. Each tip is backed by evidence and aimed at empowering developers to thrive in their learning journeys.