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By, Kylie Stradley "Did you really think you could make changes to the database by editing the schema file? Who are you, Amelia Bedelia?" The silly mistakes we all made when first learning Rails may be funny to us now, but we should remember how we felt at the time. New developers don't always realize senior developers were once beginners too and may assume they are the first and last developer to mix up when to use the rails and rake commands. This talk is a lighthearted examination of the kinds of common errors many Rails developers make and will dig into why so many of us make the same mistakes. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/G71W/
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In the talk "Amelia Bedelia Learns to Code," Kylie Stradley explores the early challenges faced by new developers through the lens of the beloved children's character, Amelia Bedelia. Stradley reflects on how Amelia's literal interpretations of tasks mirror the common mistakes many beginners make in programming, particularly in Ruby on Rails. This engaging presentation emphasizes the importance of understanding that all developers, regardless of experience, encounter difficulties and make errors when learning new technologies. Key points include: - **Connection to Amelia Bedelia**: Stradley draws parallels between the character's literal interpretations and the misunderstandings that new developers experience, demonstrating how easily confusion can arise from vague instructions. - **Mistakes and Learning**: She highlights that the journey of learning to code is fraught with misunderstandings and errors, which are essential to the growth process. - **Common Errors in Rails**: Specific mistakes made by Amelia are detailed, such as editing the schema file incorrectly instead of using migrations and misunderstanding the use of scaffolds and rake commands. - **Collaboration and Code Reviews**: The importance of collaboration is emphasized through Amelia's experiences during team projects and code reviews, emphasizing learning from others' perspectives. - **Creating a Supportive Environment**: Stradley advocates for fostering a culture where sharing mistakes is encouraged, believing this demystifies the learning process and reassures beginners that they are not alone in their struggles. The talk concludes with a call to action for experienced developers to share their own mistakes as a way to empower others in the coding community, reinforcing that making mistakes is a natural and valuable element of learning programming. Stradley ends her presentation by thanking the illustrator and encouraging open dialogue about errors to create a supportive environment for new developers.
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