Talks
Speakers
Events
Topics
Sign in
Home
Talks
Speakers
Events
Topics
Leaderboard
Use
Analytics
Sign in
Suggest modification to this talk
Title
Description
There are gems out there solving very common problems that could easily be contributed back to Ruby itself. Suggesting a new Ruby feature isn't as daunting as it sounds. As long as you're diligent, you too can push ruby forward. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/Fovd/
Date
Summarized using AI?
If this talk's summary was generated by AI, please check this box. A "Summarized using AI" badge will be displayed in the summary tab to indicate that the summary was generated using AI.
Show "Summarized using AI" badge on summary page
Summary
Markdown supported
In the talk titled 'Polishing Ruby' at RubyConf 2014, Olivier Lacan addresses how individuals can contribute meaningfully to the Ruby programming language, even if they lack confidence. He encourages attendees to leave Ruby better than they found it, highlighting that contributions don't have to be monumental. Instead, small enhancements can significantly impact the community. Lacan shares personal experiences, detailing his journey building APIs with Ruby and Rails, and the importance of writing tests to safeguard against potential issues. Key Points Discussed: - Emphasized the importance of engaging in the Ruby community by contributing to existing projects and defects. - Shared personal anecdotes regarding the challenges of making substantial changes and overcoming impostor syndrome. - Introduced the process of submitting feature requests, along with insights on writing clear, actionable proposals that consider the needs of the community. - Provided examples from his experience with RSpec, discussing how understanding Ruby’s methods like 'include' versus RSpec's matcher can improve functionality and user expectations. - Encouraged newcomers to start small, whether through documentation improvements or minor features, as every contribution holds value. - Highlighted collaboration within the Ruby community, showcasing how seasoned Rubyists are eager to support less experienced developers, thus enriching the development ecosystem. - Recommended utilizing Ruby's issue tracking system for collaboration and proposal submissions, ensuring contributions are meaningful and well-received. The talk concludes with the message that every individual's insights and experiences within the Ruby ecosystem matter and can propel the language forward. Lacan inspires attendees to gather their ideas, engage with community members, and contribute wherever they see fit, ultimately making Ruby a more beautiful language.
Suggest modifications
Cancel
