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The last year has been hard on all of us. Cutting through the bad news and the mundanity has required resilience, creativity, and determination. Thankfully, we have had a secret weapon on our side to keep us occupied: Ruby. Join me as I explore some of the good, the bad, and the just plain hilarious ideas Rubyists have been working on during lockdown. I will survey Ruby lovers of all levels to see what has been holding their attention during this difficult year. I will also share my own experience with staying busy, including my adventure building an “On Air” alert system for Zoom in my home office space using Ruby.
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In the video 'Lockdown: The Mother of Invention', Amy Wall, a software developer at Thoughtbot, reflects on the challenges and creativity that emerged during the COVID-19 lockdown as part of her talk at Euruko 2021. The session encompasses her personal experiences, insights on remote work, and an exploration of various projects developed within the Ruby community. Key points discussed include: - **Impact of the Pandemic**: Amy emphasizes the difficulties experienced by many during lockdown and encourages resilience and creativity as responses to these challenges. - **Personal Projects**: She shares her own lockdown experiences, including attempts to create a to-do list app to manage productivity and developing an 'On Air' alert system integrated with Zoom to reduce interruptions during meetings. - **Ruby Community Ventures**: Amy discusses the broader Ruby community's projects during lockdown, revealing that a significant portion focused on productivity tools, vaccination initiatives, and fun game adaptations. - **Open-Source Contributions**: She notes an increase in contributions to open-source projects, particularly those that assist with remote work and community support during the pandemic. - **Remote Work Tips**: Amy concludes with practical advice for effective remote work, such as maximizing communication, using asynchronous methods, engaging in social activities online, and the importance of establishing boundaries to prevent burnout. - **Community Importance**: She reiterates that the human element in software development is crucial, fostering connections and collaboration among developers. In conclusion, Amy's talk highlights the innovative spirit of the Ruby community during challenging times, encouraging everyone to harness their creativity and collaborative skills while fostering human connections amidst technological advancements.
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