Silvio Barbieri

Coffee with Developers - Silvio Barbieri

Can drumming skills make you a better competitive programmer? Silvio Barbieri explains how the pressure of a live audience is more motivating than intimidating.

Coffee with Developers - Silvio Barbieri
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Introducing Silvio's background in Java and healthcare software

With over ten years of experience, Silvio currently develops software for doctors in Italy using Java and JavaFX.

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From C and video games to object-oriented Java

Silvio started programming in C with an interest in video games but ultimately preferred Java for its object-oriented programming model.

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Why Silvio decided to enter the Code 100 competition

Encouraged by a friend, Silvio joined the Code 100 challenge to test his skills in a live competition setting.

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Approaching the live audience and pair programming rounds

As a drummer, Silvio feels motivated by a live audience but is uncertain how he will approach the pair programming round with an unknown partner.

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How he would spend the grand prize money

If he were to win the grand prize, Silvio would use the money to fund his passions for travel and recording an album with his band.

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