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Elle Meredith In this talk we will discuss algorithmic thinking in everyday life in language we can all understand. We will explore widely applicable algorithms, and how they reveal themselves in our everyday lives, so that we better understand what when and how we can use them in our programs. Elle is a full stack web developer with more than ten years experience writing Ruby and Rails. Currently at Blackmill, previously she was Development Director at thoughtbot New York. Elle believes in writing clean code, driven by automatic tests, with agile practices, an even work/life balance, and a respectful and inclusive team culture. Recently, she developed and ran the apprenticeship program for Hooroo, up-skilling less experienced developers. When she is not immersed in the Ruby community, she is probably immersed in water, or lately, in bread flour. #ruby #rubyconf #rubyconfau #programming
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In her talk titled "Algorithms to Live By and Why Should We Care," Elle Meredith discusses the significance of algorithmic thinking in everyday life, presented in accessible language. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Definition of Algorithms:** Algorithms are step-by-step instructions essential for accomplishing tasks, which can be seen in daily activities, such as cooking or navigating. Algorithms must be clear and detailed, especially when used in programming. - **Efficiency and Problem Solving:** Effective algorithms must solve the intended problem efficiently, creating a balance between comprehensiveness and sufficiency. - **Examples of Algorithms in Life:** Meredith highlights the importance of algorithms in various contexts, such as traffic control systems employing dynamic programming to optimize traffic flow (
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