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Official Website：http://2023.rubyconf.tw Quest of the Rubyist What do curiosity, cooperation and cognisance mean for the budding Rubyist? And can these virtues help us follow the path of programmer happiness? As we enter a land where both peril and opportunity abound, how can we plot a course towards towards the Ruby of our future? Let’s find out together, as we embark on the adventure of our time!
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**Overview** In his keynote speech "Quest of the Rubyist" at RubyConf Taiwan 2023, Tim Riley explores the significance of curiosity, cooperation, and cognizance for aspiring Rubyists. He utilizes a playful, role-playing game analogy to discuss how these virtues can guide programmers on their journey toward happiness with Ruby. **Key Points** - **Personal Background** - Tim Riley has been using Ruby since 2001 and contributes to several Ruby open-source projects, including Hanami, Dry, and ROM. - **Role-Playing Game Metaphor** - The talk revolves around a fictional realm named Rinia, representing the Ruby community, where programmatic challenges and collaborative opportunities exist. - **Exploration and Community Engagement** - Emphasizes the importance of engaging with the Ruby community through conversations, collaborations, and learning opportunities. - **Bugs and State Management** - Discusses state management in Ruby, highlighting the significance of separating concerns between data and behavior to minimize complexity and potential bugs. - **Building Teams and Dependencies** - Stresses the need for collaboration, likening it to forming a team (or "party") in the game. He recounts his experiences of working with various contributors and emphasizes trust and support. - **Utilizing Gems and Libraries** - Introduces the importance of using Ruby gems, particularly Dry, for building flexible and structured applications. He explains how to utilize gems for validation and structuring data. - **Hanami Framework** - Concludes with a detailed introduction to Hanami, showcasing its capabilities for building web applications while maintaining good design practices. - **Final Message** - Encourages Rubyists to maintain curiosity, cooperate with peers, and develop cognizance regarding Ruby programming principles as they strive to shape the future of Ruby programming. - **Reflection** - The Codex of Ruby Wisdom emphasizes that the expressiveness of the language will come from the community's ongoing contributions and explorations. **Takeaways** - Ruby facilitates a collaborative and enjoyable programming environment. - Engaging with community members and leveraging tools like Hanami enhances both learning and application development. - Maintaining a balance between curiosity, cooperation, and cognizance is essential for ongoing growth and enrichment in one's programming journey.
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