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Junior developers are often undervalued in the workplace, yet they are the future of our industry. Companies struggle to find enough senior developers but often miss out on the opportunity to educate their own. In this talk, we will explore best practices for empowering and elevating junior developers. How you, as a senior developer can contribute most effectively to their growth and use hands on learning to not only transfer knowledge but also motivate them. We will also look at how you, as a junior developer can best guide your early career and leverage the team to progress in your career and gain expertise. Join us to learn how to invest in the future of your company by building a strong and diverse team. rubyday 2023 happened in Verona on 16th June 2023 Info and details of this edition: 2023.rubyday.it/
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The video titled 'Investing in the Future: Unlocking the Potential of Junior Developers,' presented by Hana Harencarova at Ruby Day 2023, explores the significance of nurturing junior developers in the tech industry. As companies face difficulties in hiring senior developers, Hana argues that investing in junior talent can be a viable solution. The talk emphasizes three key points regarding the empowerment of junior developers: - **Kindness and Support**: Hana discusses the importance of fostering a supportive environment in which new developers feel welcome to ask questions and seek help. She shares her own experience at GitHub, where various colleagues reached out to assist her, which helped her integrate smoothly into the team. - **Hands-On Experience**: The speaker highlights the essential role of practical experience in the onboarding process. She underscores the practice at GitHub of encouraging new developers to contribute code early in their journey, emphasizing 'good first issues' to provide manageable entry points. - **Clear Path Forward**: Clarity in expectations and opportunities for growth is crucial. Hana advocates for regular check-ins and encouraging juniors to express their interests, enabling them to take ownership of their development journey. Hana also shares anecdotes from her journey, including her transition from teaching paragliding to web development and her initiatives to elevate others in the coding community, such as 'Moms Learn to Code.' In conclusion, the talk reinforces the notions that kindness, practical experience, and clear communication are vital to cultivating skilled junior developers who can contribute significantly to their teams and the tech industry as a whole. Attendees are encouraged to reflect on their mentoring styles and consider how they can make their environments more inclusive and supportive for new talent in the industry.
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