The document discusses the qualities of great coders, including having in-depth knowledge while understanding the big picture, writing safe code, being team players who communicate well, being humble and always ready to learn, being patient and persistent. It also discusses leveraging coding skills to drive a successful career over four stages from learning to retirement, and how great coders can inspire others to become great coders as well.

1. Code Gladiators
Congratulations!!!
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2. We need
Great Coders
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3. What makes coders
Great Coders?
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4. They have
in-depth knowledge
while understanding
the big picture.
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5. They know their craft
and write safe code.
Code that will survive generations!
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6. They are team players and
they communicate well.
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III

7. They are humble and
always ready to learn.
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8. They are patient and persistent!
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9. They are like Arjuna
Purpose | Values | Action
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10. Leveraging your coding skills to
drive a successful career?
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11. #LifeAtPersistent
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12. Four Stages of Planning Your Career
12
10 Years
1 Learn and Network
32 Years
10 Years
2 Establish an Identity
42 Years
10 Years
3 In pursuit of
the Corner Office
52 Years
10 Years
4 The Final Run and
Setting up Retirement
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13. We need great coders
to inspire others to become
great coders.
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14. Thank you
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15. Advancing Computing as a
Science and Profession
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Association for
Computing Machinery
india.acm.org

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www.persistent.com