RubyConf 2021 - Contractualism + Software Engineering: We're All In This... by Katya Dreyer Oren

Contractualism + Software Engineering: We're All In This Together by Katya Dreyer Oren As engineers, we are constantly confronted with decisions, from the tiny – “how thick should this border box be?” – to the huge – “how will this algorithm affect the world?” How do we make those decisions? Come learn about contractualism, or how to treat your users as a part of a larger community. We’ll discuss the concept of the “user stack,” anyone who will use or be influenced by your work. Understanding the principles of contractualism and how to apply them makes it easier for you to make ethical decisions as a software engineer, and convince others at your organization to listen. **Filmed by Colorado Union Videographers