What do programmers actually do?

Diana, known as Physics Girl, shares her journey from physics to software engineering, addressing misconceptions about the field. She highlights the creative problem-solving aspect of coding and its applications in virtual reality and music. The video also touches on empathy, diversity, and the role of math in software development.

What motivated Diana to transition from physics to software engineering?

• The chance to travel the world

• The opportunity to work at Harvard

• Her love for board games

• Her interest in coding and problem-solving

Which of the following is a common misconception about software engineers?

• They work in teams

• They sit in basements

• They enjoy creative problem-solving

• They have diverse career opportunities

How did Diana describe her first experience with programming?

• As a memorization task

• As a physical exercise

• As a boring routine

• As a creative puzzle-solving activity

What technology did Diana explore that she found to be consumer-friendly?

• Blockchain

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

What was the unique feature of the software developed for Jacob Collier?

• It composed music automatically

• It multiplied his voice to create harmonies

• It translated lyrics into different languages

• It allowed him to play multiple instruments

How does Diana suggest software engineering can enhance empathy?

• By creating virtual reality experiences

• By developing social media platforms

• By designing video games

• By writing novels

What is the relationship between math and software engineering according to Diana?

• Math is only used in theoretical physics

• Software engineering applies math to real-world problems

• Software engineering makes math abstract

• Math is irrelevant to software engineering