The Benefits of Collaborative Learning in Software Engineering

In this episode, Arthi Radhakrishnan discusses her experiences and insights on collaborative learning for software engineers. She talks about growing up in the Bay Area, her early exposure to technology, and the transition from building websites in high school to learning Java and object-oriented programming (OOP) in college. Arthi shares her current experiences as a backend engineer at Community, where she transitioned to using Elixir. The conversation covers the paradigm shifts needed when moving from OOP to Elixir, the value of mentorship and pair programming, and the importance of company culture in fostering continuous learning. Additionally, Arthi emphasizes the significance of self-compassion and setting realistic learning goals.