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RailsConf 2017: Panel: Ruby's Killer Feature: The Community with Christopher Sexton, Sean Marcia, Latoya Allen, & Zuri Hunter What makes Ruby so wonderful? The Community. The community around Ruby is really what sets it apart, and the cornerstone of it is the small local meetups. Come learn how to get involved, help out, or step up and start a local group of your own. We will discuss how to develop and nurture the group. Share our experiences in expanding a small group to larger events like unconferences or workshops. Find out how community leaders can help everyone build a solid network, assist newbies in kick-starting their career, and most importantly ensure that everyone feels welcome and safe.
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The panel discussion titled "Ruby's Killer Feature: The Community" featured speakers Christopher Sexton, Sean Marcia, Latoya Allen, and Zuri Hunter at RailsConf 2017. The central theme of the panel is the importance of the Ruby community and how local meetups serve as a vital foundation for building connections within this community. The panelists shared insights on how to engage community members and facilitate involvement in organizing and leading events. Key points discussed include: - **Community Organizations**: Each speaker provided an overview of their community initiatives, such as Ruby for Good’s weekend events supporting nonprofits, She Nomads’ focus on remote work and travel, and Women Who Code’s network aimed at uplifting women in tech. - **Member Engagement**: The panel stressed that consistent engagement relies on understanding members' interests and actively involving them in discussions. Feedback mechanisms were highlighted as crucial in shaping future events. - **Encouragement and Leadership**: The speakers discussed methods to empower members to present or lead initiatives, including mentorship programs that pair junior members with experienced leaders, which fosters confidence in participants. - **Creating Safe Spaces**: The establishment of a code of conduct was deemed essential to ensure that all community members feel welcomed and safe, which helps mitigate conflicts and encourages diversity. - **Diversity and Inclusivity**: The importance of promoting diversity within tech communities was underscored, with strategies shared on appealing to underrepresented groups and making events accessible. The demographics of Ruby for Good’s registrants demonstrated the positive results of these efforts. - **Value of Meetups**: The significance of local meetups for fostering connections was articulated, emphasizing that in-person interactions deepen relationships and enhance community bonds. In conclusion, the panelists emphasized the ongoing need for mentorship and support in the Ruby community, advocating for attendees to utilize the shared insights to cultivate inclusive environments within their networks. They encouraged everyone to remain engaged, co-host events, and actively participate in nurturing the community as a collective to bolster growth and inclusivity in tech.
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