Neuroscience of Memory for Developers

This stream looks at how memory actually works, and what that means for learning technical skills like programming. We’ll break down the science of encoding, consolidation, and retrieval, and connect it to the daily challenges developers face: remembering syntax, patterns, frameworks, and workflows. You’ll hear how concepts like the forgetting curve, active recall, and interleaving can improve both your coding practice and your long-term retention of complex systems. Whether you’re tackling a new language or working with legacy code, understanding how your brain handles memory can give you an edge.