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Lightning talks from Day 1 of EuRuKo * "Making a Multiplayer Memory Game with Elixir and Elm" by Max Gorin (0:29) * "Team Joda 2016 (Rails Girls Summer of Code 2016)" by Johanna Lang & Dayana Mick (6:20) * "We Are Rubycats! (Rails Girls Summer of Code 2016)" by Kinga Kalinowska & Izabela Komorek (12:11) * "Magic Solution to the Tech Gender Gap" by Melanie Keatley & Stephanie Nemeth (18:22) * "Validations" by Krzysztof (Christopher) Wawer (23:39) * "The Importance of Teaching and Metoring" by Demir Zekić (28:53) * "Whirly - The Friendly Terminal Spinner" by Jan Lelis (35:25)
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The video titled "Lightning Talks: Day 1" features a series of short presentations at the EuRuKo 2016 conference, focusing on various journeys and initiatives in the tech community, particularly highlighting efforts to close the gender gap in technology and the importance of mentorship. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Max Gorin's Game Development:** Max Gorin introduces an online memory card game he created using Elixir and Elm, detailing his experience with development, resource management, and WebSocket communication. His enthusiasm for collaborative play highlights the importance of community and accessibility in learning technology. - **Rails Girls Summer of Code:** Johanna and Dayana share their experiences as part of this initiative aimed at empowering women in tech. They describe the project "Sun Sound Drop," which allows users to upload audio files and connect them to map locations, demonstrating the potential of open source projects. They emphasize community support and hands-on learning in their technical journey. - **Ruby Cats Experience:** Kinga and Izabela reflect on their journey from non-technical backgrounds to involvement in programming through the Rails Girls Summer of Code, stressing the importance of patience in teaching and learning programming, especially for newcomers. They encourage a nurturing approach from experienced developers. - **Melanie Keatley and Stephanie Nemeth on Gender Gap Solutions:** They discuss actionable solutions to the gender gap, advocating for the hiring of female developers and career changers as junior developers. They highlight real-world examples from their careers and emphasize the importance of fostering community support among developers. - **Krzysztof Wawer on API Validations:** He describes his team's journey with API validations, sharing insights on using the Dry Validation gem to improve data handling and maintain robust schemas. This highlights the significance of effective validation in programming. - **Demir Zekić on Mentoring:** Demir advocates for the importance of teaching and mentoring in programming, explaining how mentoring can rejuvenate a developer's passion and reinforce their understanding of coding principles. **Conclusions & Takeaways:** - Community plays a vital role in learning and development in tech. - Hiring practices must be inclusive to bridge the gender gap in technology. - Mentoring is a reciprocal process that benefits both mentor and mentee, fostering growth in the tech community. This series of talks highlights individual journeys and collective efforts to create a more inclusive tech landscape.
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