Dr. Carol Lee is a senior research scientist in the Developer Success Lab at Pluralsight Flow, where she studies how developers cope and thrive through stressful circumstances. She also serves as a research fellow at the Integrated Behavioral Health Research Institute and as a science advisor for Bravely Mental Health. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UMass Boston.
Using clinical science to effectively tackle code review anxiety
Uncover the science behind code review anxiety, its cognitive triggers, and actionable strategies to reduce anxiety, fostering a healthier code review culture for all developers.
Using clinical science to effectively tackle code review anxiety (StaffPlus)
Code review anxiety is often dismissed as a "junior developer issue," but this talk challenges that misconception with scientific research. Carol Lee shares findings from studies on the causes and effects of code review anxiety, revealing cognitive factors like self-efficacy and bias that worsen it. You'll also learn about an empirically tested intervention to help developers manage anxiety and create healthier code review cultures.
How successful hackathons increase belonging, decrease anxiety and help people imagine new identities in tech
Dr Carol Lee shares an example of a successful internal hackathon at Pluralsight and how it impacts developer experience.
