> So in short I'd like to ask, what one thing let you grow/learn the most as a developer? Presenting at conferences. Being able to distil your work into 15 mi

> So in short I'd like to ask, what one thing let you grow/learn the most as a developer? Presenting at conferences. Being able to distil your work into 15 minutes is a huge skill. It forces you to think about the problem, how you explain it to people, and how to convince them that you're right. You don't have to be great at the start - find community events which are welcoming to first time speakers. I guarantee there's a meetup somewhere which is interested in vision algorithms. At the very least, you'll have some smart-arse come up to you and explain why you're wrong. At best, you'll have people coming up to you with helpful suggestions. As a bonus, being an active and visible part of a community is an excellent way to find your next job.