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RubyConf 2018 - Ruby Family Fued MC: Evan Phoenix
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The video titled 'Ruby Family Feud,' hosted by Evan Phoenix at RubyConf 2018, features a fun-filled game of Family Feud among participants including notable Ruby community members such as Aaron Patterson, Ernie Miller, Justin Searls, Sam Phippen, Eileen M. Uchitelle, Nadia Odunayo, and Valerie Woolard. The event engages the audience with a series of entertaining questions about programming languages, characteristics of Ruby, and popular Ruby gems. Key Points Discussed: - The game includes two teams competing by answering survey questions derived from Twitter, aiming to guess the most popular responses. - The initial round involves determining which programming language is considered the most different from Ruby, yielding humorous and varied answers such as Haskell and Brainfuck, showcasing the breadth of the Ruby community's knowledge and humor. - Following the first game, the next question entails what animal Ruby would be, where answers like 'cat,' 'fox,' and the unusual 'unicorn' are presented, reflecting the playful nature of the game. - The participants also guess popular Ruby gems besides Rails, with answers like 'Nokogiri' and 'Factory Bot' demonstrating their familiarity with Ruby's ecosystem. - Throughout the game, a banter-filled environment encourages audience interaction and highlights community ties. - The teams share laughs over answers and strikes, with commentary on the answers further enriching the overall experience. Significant examples include highlights like the team guessing 'Fortran' in response to the programming languages question and the surprising answer 'platypus' when asked what animal Ruby would be. The informal nature of the event allows for genuine camaraderie and fun among the participants. Conclusion: The game showcases not only the contestants' knowledge of Ruby and programming languages but also fosters a lighthearted atmosphere within the Ruby community. The participants' interactions serve as entertainment while reaffirming the community spirit of Ruby developers, encouraging both fun and learning. The entire event emphasizes the joy of programming and the importance of community engagement within the Ruby ecosystem, leaving the audience in high spirits as they head into the rest of the conference.
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