Development PracticesConference45min
Coding Fast and Slow: Applying Kahneman's Insights to Improve Development Practices and Efficiency
This talk applies behavioral psychology, including Kahneman’s “fast” and “slow” thinking, to coding. It offers research-based strategies for conserving mental energy, reducing context switching, and improving time management, enabling developers to boost productivity, focus on critical tasks, and prevent burnout.
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Baruch SadogurskyTessl AI
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Wednesday, April 1, 16:25-17:10
Zaal 12
How does behavioral psychology connect to coding? This talk explores how understanding and managing your mental energy can transform the way you work. Using accessible research, including Daniel Kahneman’s concepts of “fast” and “slow” thinking, we’ll dive into how different types of thinking impact decision-making and productivity. We’ll also discuss how to conserve mental fuel, so you have the focus and clarity needed for critical tasks—even at the end of a demanding day.
In addition to understanding how our minds work, we’ll talk about practical techniques for managing time and allocating mental resources effectively. This includes strategies to reduce context switching, avoid wasting mental energy on low-priority tasks, and stay focused on what really matters. By using your mental energy wisely, you’ll be able to maintain productivity and avoid burnout.
If you’re interested in learning how to apply behavioral psychology to your workflow, improve time management, and make smarter decisions with less effort, this talk is for you.
In addition to understanding how our minds work, we’ll talk about practical techniques for managing time and allocating mental resources effectively. This includes strategies to reduce context switching, avoid wasting mental energy on low-priority tasks, and stay focused on what really matters. By using your mental energy wisely, you’ll be able to maintain productivity and avoid burnout.
If you’re interested in learning how to apply behavioral psychology to your workflow, improve time management, and make smarter decisions with less effort, this talk is for you.
Baruch Sadogursky
Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java Developers," and is a Java Champion, Microsoft MVP, and CNCF Ambassador alumni.
Today, he's obsessed with how Al agents actually write code. At Tessl, an Al agent enablement platform, Baruch focuses on context engineering, management, and sharing. On top of sharing context with Al agents, Baruch also shares knowledge with developers through blog posts, meetups, and conferences like DevNexus, QCon, Kubecon, and Devoxx, mostly about why vibecoding doesn't scale.
Today, he's obsessed with how Al agents actually write code. At Tessl, an Al agent enablement platform, Baruch focuses on context engineering, management, and sharing. On top of sharing context with Al agents, Baruch also shares knowledge with developers through blog posts, meetups, and conferences like DevNexus, QCon, Kubecon, and Devoxx, mostly about why vibecoding doesn't scale.