(Life) Advice From The Creator of C++

The creator of C++, Bjarne Stroustrup, shares some valuable life advice that, let’s face it, all developers, no matter their years of experience could use. According to Bjarne, ‘You can’t just do code’, you need to develop more skills if you want to be a well-rounded successful developer. Watch this unreleased interview if you want some inspiration and guidance on your developer journey from one of the OGs.

P.S. Our main mic failed on this shoot, which is why the audio isn't the best - we recommend to not put it too loud and read the subs if you find it annoying. (And yes we did put a de-esser.......)

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[rafaelbroseghini]

I once challenged myself to email some of the smartest people in CS including Bjarne and Paul Graham. I ended up finding Bjarne’s email. This was early in my career and I asked for advice, and he responded: “Be a nice guy and support your colleagues. Try not to work on organizations where people are not nice to each other. Learn to communicate your ideas verbally and in writing”

[akshay-kumar-]

The whole 70s - 90s developers were something else, creating humanity changing software, while here I am fixing TypeScript errors.

[SK-vkjf]

"It's hard to give advice"
*Proceeds to give the best ultimate advice you'll ever need*

[Jordan]

I had the opportunity to learn C++ from him in an intro to programming class he taught at my University. What a brilliant mind. He's one of a kind

[vectoralphaSec]

The older you get you realize this. Stop spending so much time programming and behind the computer. Go outside, make friends and spend more time with friends, family and other humans. This is the single greatest advice anyone can ever receive and you only know how much you regret not doing it when you get older.

[unknown_user_]

Just notice the humble/ non-judmental tone and calm delivery from him. On daily basis, I see several developer posts on linkedin who are talking with absolute/sharp arguments as if they have jurisdiction over ever field of engineering/science and even life related issues.

[hyper_channel]

This is the guy recruiters have in mind in those ads, 50+ years of experience in 20 languages and frameworks

[iamgerwin]

math sharpens your mind, history gives you some idea of your limitations.. 🤯

[gbbarn]

This reminds me of my first teacher, he always said to my class: "Don't let your work become your life". I'll for once, take this advice.

[LZC]

He looks exactly how I thought the creator of C++ would look like. Big thanks for this marvelous creation

[pemrograman-cepat]

What he means is: You might be work very hard but don't forget to live your life. Enjoy your life.

[ChryseCoder]

Did I just listen to the Creator of C++ telling me to touch grass?

[ashrais]

Such a legendary and humble being. Sometimes we just sit inside our own boxes, we forget there is a world outside. From the place where I come from, we say it frog in a well. Never leaving that small well, never realizing there is a universe outside.

[manuelpineda]

Looks exactly like I would expect the creator of C++ to look like.

[artofrjm]

This guy is such a stud. He basically said: spot glorifying nerd/geek-ism. Don't think just because you're not working on it, or it's not your esoteric interest, it isn't cool or worth your time to participate in. Personally I've always felt that being a well-rounded individual was a good strategy, but hearing it from Bjarne is very reassuring.

[qq]

This is the best advice I've ever heard. I spent a lot of time in front of computers a lot of time to learn CS, C++ and another language and technologies. Now I need to spent my time in my real life, take care of my health and live our the only one life. And my health will be fine and pay attention not only computers.

[TNothingFree]

This is GOLD.

His advice is precious, I learnt it in a span of 8 years and all of what he said is true.

[heemagauss]

I get goosebump when I see people who invented a thing calm and humble, while other people r bragging about being expert at only using it
Much respect ★

[devon]

Programming Principles & Practice is my favorite technical textbook of all time. It’s literally a masterpiece, full of knowledge and practical advice for programming and for life in general ❤

[thescientisthorse]

This is actually a wholesome video. I thought I wasn't gonna get anything out of it, but this is remarkable. Thanks Honeypot for bringing this gem to all of us.