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Syntax Error Game Show Host - Adam Cuppy Round 1 contestants - Jonan Scheffler and Filipe Costa Round 2 contestants - Yvone Sanchez Reyes and Carolyn Cole Panelists - Penelope Phippen, Lachlan Hardy, Davy Stevenson, Marla Zeschin, Britni Alexander, Sandi Metz, and Colin Pulton, #confreaks #rubyconf2019 #rubyconf
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The **Syntax Error Game Show**, hosted by Adam Cuppy at **RubyConf 2019**, brings an exciting twist to learning Ruby through a game show format. The event features a mix of panelists and contestants who engage in a trivia-style competition centered around Ruby programming and related topics, aimed at entertaining and educating the audience. ### Key Points: - **Introduction of the Host and Game Format**: Adam Cuppy opens the show, describing how to engage the audience, and outlines the game’s structure, comparing it to the game show "Hollywood Squares." - **Panelists' Introduction**: A diverse group of panelists, including well-known experts in the Ruby community such as Penelope Phippen, Lachlan Hardy, and Sandi Metz, is introduced. They share their experience levels and quirky personal details, setting a friendly atmosphere. - **Contestant Participation**: Contestants Jonan Scheffler and Filipe Costa are selected randomly from the audience. They compete in pairs against the panelists to answer Ruby-related questions, striving to create a tic-tac-toe line on the board. - **Gameplay Highlights**: - Contestants select questions from the panelists, aiming for correct answers to mark their spots on the board. - Trivia questions cover a variety of Ruby concepts, from Ruby variable types to updates in Ruby versions, generating excitement and engagement from the audience. - Panelists provide answers, and contestants must agree or disagree, adding a layer of strategy to the game. - **Audience Engagement and Atmosphere**: The lively interaction between contestants, panelists, and the audience creates a vibrant atmosphere, filled with laughter and friendly rivalry as answers are debated and shared. - **Conclusion and Acknowledgments**: Adam concludes the show by thanking participants and highlighting the contributions of volunteers, while encouraging networking among attendees. ### Main Takeaways: - The **Syntax Error Game Show** combines education and entertainment, fostering a sense of community within the Ruby programming language. - Encourages audience interaction and showcases the knowledge and experiences of various Ruby experts, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for everyone present.
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