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EuRuKo 2022 lightning talks: - From Sinatra to Grape (How we're migrating from Sinatra to Grape and why) by Renato dos Santos Cerqueira - Why bother about 'Questions?' by Mohnish Jadwani - Building Delightful Command-Line Apps in Ruby by Hans Schnedlitz - Welcome Ruby juniors by Hana Harencarova Followed by EuRuKo 2023 host city pitches from Gdansk, Granada, Istanbul, Lviv, Vilnius, and Brighton. To watch with closed captions, view the livestream recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2qelRkp1CY&t=10965s
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The video features lightning talks from Euruko 2022, highlighting several relevant topics in Ruby development alongside pitches for host cities for Euruko 2023. ### Key Points Discussed: - **Lightweight Presentations**: The format includes four speakers each giving five-minute talks, allowing concise sharing of ideas and insights. - **Migration from Sinatra to Grape**: Renato dos Santos Cerqueira provided a detailed account of Uptrick's transition from Sinatra to Grape for API development, explaining the challenges they faced, specifically regarding API documentation. The presentation emphasized Grape's features that support parameter validation and documentation exports, which are essential for effective API management in development. - **The Power of Questions**: Mohnish Jadwani discussed the role of questions in fostering team communication and trust. Drawing from an icebreaker exercise in a meeting, he illustrated how thoughtful questions can enhance team dynamics and promote a sense of psychological safety in the workplace. He referenced insights from a Danish philosopher about the cultural importance of questions in knowledge acquisition. - **City Pitches for Euruko 2023**: Following the lightning talks, the event transitioned to pitches from various representatives advocating for their cities as potential hosts for Euruko 2023. These cities included: - **Granada**: A cultural hub in Spain known for its food and historical significance. - **Gdansk**: A friendly city with a robust Ruby community, emphasizing accessibility and affordable living costs. - **Istanbul**: Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Ofo Kaiserilolo made a case for Istanbul’s significance and rich cultural landscape. - **Lviv**: A city in Ukraine inviting participants to experience its hospitality amidst current challenges. - **Vilnius**: Celebrating its 700th anniversary, highlighting cultural vibrance and unique event venue opportunities. - **Community Engagement**: The concluding remarks stressed the importance of community in the Ruby ecosystem and encouraged continued engagement through events and mentorship opportunities. Each city pitch highlighted unique qualities while calling for collective decision-making among attendees. ### Takeaways: - The importance of transitioning to more supportive frameworks like Grape in software development. - Understanding the crucial role of open dialogue and questioning in team settings. - The collaborative spirit fostered within the Ruby community, both through events and individual contributions to the broader programming landscape.
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