Professional stereotypes exist in all industries. Investment bankers in sharp suits, advertising gurus with horn-rimmed glasses sipping flat whites – they’re everywhere. The tech sector is equally susceptible, with developers in particular being regularly typecast. For many, the title ‘developer’ conjures up thoughts of a young, white male wearing a hoodie and most likely working alone, illuminated by the soft glow of their monitor. And yes, there are plenty of developers who fit this description. Yet they don’t benefit from this stereotype either. Many enjoy characteristics, attributes and lives outside of the tech world that would most likely defy this narrow stereotype. And if we are to achieve diversity among developers and help ease the talent crisis, we need to completely break these down so that true inclusion can be achieved.
Proving the developer stereotype wrong is essential not just for ensuring that the well-documented talent gap is filled...