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Kate Astrid

Kate Astrid

Kate Astrid is a product engineer building high-performance web applications, with a strong focus on clean architecture and user experience. Her background in cartography and photography shapes her structured, visually driven approach to software.
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Your Brain Runs On Legacy Code
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Your Brain Runs On Legacy Code
Software engineers know that every system carries the weight of past decisions. The human mind is no different. We all run beliefs, habits, and reactions that were written years ago, often for problems that no longer exist. This talk explores how concepts like technical debt, legacy systems, and refactoring can help us better understand ourselves, make better decisions, and break free from outdated mental patterns.
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