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In this end-to-end discussion about the challenges with civic data, from no-documentation & incomplete government code to figuring out how to scale data-driven SOA, we'll show you how two Ruby newbies managed to create an awesomely useful parking app in just four weeks. For those new to coding, or experienced devs looking to work with civic data, we'll show you our roadmap as well as what we learned pairing as two junior developers just starting out in the big bad world of programming. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/Fove/
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The video titled "Good Luck With That: Tag Teaming Civic Data" features speakers Liz Rush and Hsing-Hui Hsu, who share their experiences as recent graduates of the ADA Developers Academy and their journey into software development. They focus on their capstone project, a parking app aimed at helping users navigate Seattle's complex parking rules using civic data from the city’s open data initiative. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Introduction to Speakers**: Liz and Hsing-Hui introduce themselves and their backgrounds, touching on their diverse educational experiences leading them to programming. - **ADA Developers Academy**: Overview of the ADA Academy, emphasizing its focus on training women in technology through a comprehensive curriculum that involves both instruction and internships. - **Project Selection**: Joyfully discussing their project choice, the duo realized the necessity for a more user-friendly means to access parking information amid Seattle's confusing regulations, inspired by personal experiences. - **Initial Challenges**: They encountered various obstacles related to accessing and using the ArcGIS server and KML files to display dynamic parking data. Their exploration led them to discover many forums with limited useful information. - **Adapting the Approach**: Faced with time constraints, they adapted their approach from using KML files to implementing pin overlays as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). - **Lessons Learned**: During development, they learned the importance of mentorship, agile methodologies, and not getting caught up in perfectionism. They also highlighted the need for continuous learning and adapting tools to better meet project demands. - **Project Presentation & Community Response**: They shared experiences from presenting their app, receiving both positive feedback and constructive criticism, which helped them grow and refine their ideas. - **Post-ADA Development**: After their capstone, they continued to enhance the app with new features, focusing on refining user experience. - **Conclusion**: Liz and Hsing-Hui emphasize that developing software is not merely about coding but involves navigating community support, mentorship, project management, and adaptability in discovering solutions. They conclude with gratitude towards their community, which helped them in finding success and shaped their identities as developers. Overall, the talk is a reflection on the transformation from coding novices to competent developers, underscored with valuable insights about collaboration, project adaptability, and community utility in civic tech.
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