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Penelope and Tetiana talk through the first part of the day, with the NoRuKo hosts. Penelope Phippen makes Rubyfmt, and was previously a lead maintainer of the Rspec testing framework. She's been writing Ruby for just about a decade, and still remembers writing Ruby for 1.8.6. Tetiana Chupryna is a Backend Engineer at GitLab where she is working on security analysis. At my spare time, she likes drawing or painting with any materials available. Welcome to the #NoRuKo conference. A virtual unconference organized by Stichting Ruby NL. #NoRuKo playlist with all talks and panels: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9_A7olkztLlmJIAc567KQgKcMi7-qnjg Recorded 21th of August, 2020. NoRuKo website: https://noruko.org/ Stichting Ruby NL website: https://rubynl.org/
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In the video titled 'Speaker Panel: Main Track' at the NoRuKo 2020 conference, speakers Penelope Phippen and Tetiana Chupryna engage in a lively discussion with Ramón Huidobro and Rayta van Rijswijk, covering various topics related to Ruby programming and the impact of the ongoing pandemic on online conferencing. The panel begins with a humorous debate about pizza toppings, specifically pineapple on pizza, which sets a lighthearted tone. As the conversation shifts to the Ruby programming language, the speakers express their excitement over upcoming performance improvements in Ruby 3 and discuss experiences with online event formats versus in-person talks. Key Points: - **Virtual Conference Experience**: The challenges of online presentations are highlighted, with speakers noting the difficulty in gauging audience reaction when speaking live versus pre-recorded formats. - **Ruby 3 Developments**: Tetiana is particularly interested in performance enhancements, while Penelope's curiosity leans towards the Ruby type profiler. They mention the absence of an officially sanctioned type checker from the Ruby team. - **Community Engagement**: Despite fewer submissions for talks and attendees at online events, the importance of community engagement during the pandemic is emphasized. - **Ruby Language Changes**: Both speakers share their wishes for Ruby, with Penelope advocating for simplification of the language and removal of unnecessary features that add complexity. - **Programming Language Suggestions for Beginners**: The speakers agree that there is no single best programming language for beginners, stressing the value of learning different languages according to individual preferences and goals. The panel concludes on an upbeat note, encouraging audience interaction and emphasizing the communal aspect of programming and learning during difficult times. The importance of maintaining connection and sharing knowledge within the Ruby community is central to their discussion. Overall, this engaging panel fosters a sense of community and shared enthusiasm in the Ruby programming space, even while participants navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
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