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The Art of Ruby Technical Interviews by Chris Mar So, you want to be a Ruby developer? You've attended a bootcamp, read the books, and completed online courses. You're ready to start building great things. But the technical interview process can be a challenge for new Ruby developers. I'll teach you how to prepare, practice and give you techniques to answer tough questions. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/H0zm/
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The video "The Art of Ruby Technical Interviews" presented by Chris Mar offers valuable insights for new Ruby developers preparing for technical interviews. With over 15 years of interviewing experience, Mar addresses common challenges faced by early-career developers and provides practical strategies for success in the interview process. Key points discussed in the video include: - **Preparation and Experience**: Mar emphasizes the importance of building meaningful projects to showcase skills. He suggests selecting a personal passion project, such as creating a website for managing a collection, which adds depth to a portfolio. - **Using Ruby Gems**: He recommends utilizing widely adopted gems, particularly Devise, which many companies use, to demonstrate familiarity with industry standards. - **Community Engagement**: Mar encourages reaching out to the Ruby community for collaboration and learning opportunities, including sharing projects on platforms like GitHub and Heroku. - **Open Source Contribution**: Getting involved in open source development can enhance both knowledge and resume visibility. Mar highlights that even contributing documentation is a meaningful way to engage. - **Interview Techniques**: Understanding interview formats, particularly the whiteboard technique, is crucial. Candidates should practice problem-solving out loud and demonstrate clear thought processes while coding. - **Understanding the Ruby Ecosystem**: Staying informed about the latest developments in Ruby through podcasts and community events helps candidates make relevant inquiries during interviews. - **Articulating Thought Process**: When faced with algorithmic questions, it’s important to clarify questions, demonstrate clear reasoning, and show the ability to optimize solutions collaboratively. - **Culture Fit and Curiosity**: Mar stresses that interviewers seek candidates who are eager to learn, demonstrate curiosity, and show a willingness to solve problems collaboratively. - **Final Touches**: Preparing thoughtful questions for the interviewer and personalizing applications—through customized cover letters and displaying genuine interest in the company—can differentiate candidates. In conclusion, Mar's talk emphasizes that success in Ruby technical interviews lies not only in technical ability but also in project engagement, community involvement, and confidence in expressing one's thought process during problem-solving. His insights aim to empower aspiring Ruby developers to approach interviews effectively and make a positive impression.
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