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RailsConf 2019 - UserMailer.with(user: myself).life_advice.deliver(5.years.ago) Some Tips and Encouragement for Newcomers by David McDonald _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cloud 66 - Pain Free Rails Deployments Cloud 66 for Rails acts like your in-house DevOps team to build, deploy and maintain your Rails applications on any cloud or server. Get $100 Cloud 66 Free Credits with the code: RailsConf-19 ($100 Cloud 66 Free Credits, for the new user only, valid till 31st December 2019) Link to the website: https://cloud66.com/rails?utm_source=-&utm_medium=-&utm_campaign=RailsConf19 Link to sign up: https://app.cloud66.com/users/sign_in?utm_source=-&utm_medium=-&utm_campaign=RailsConf19 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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In this talk from RailsConf 2019, David McDonald addresses the challenges faced by newcomer developers in the tech industry. He reflects on his own journey and emphasizes the importance of embracing mistakes as a vital part of the learning process. McDonald begins by acknowledging the mixed feelings of inspiration and discouragement that often accompany attending conferences, particularly for junior developers dealing with imposter syndrome. He shares his personal experiences and key points that are intended to offer encouragement and advice to those new in the field: - **Embrace Mistakes**: McDonald stresses that making mistakes is inevitable in both language learning and software development. Rather than letting mistakes demoralize you, they should be seen as opportunities for growth. - **Learning Through Experience**: He recounts his own journey of learning French while living in France, where he initially feared making mistakes. Over time, he learned to accept errors as part of the learning curve, leading to fluency and confidence. - **Mentorship and Inclusion**: McDonald encourages seasoned developers to offer guidance to newcomers, fostering an inclusive environment where mistakes are welcomed rather than stigmatized. - **Overcoming Imposter Syndrome**: Recognizing that anxiety and self-doubt are common in programming, he discusses how juniors can find solace in knowing that they are not alone and that others have faced similar challenges. Throughout the talk, he reminds the audience that the tech community is a team sport, where collaboration is essential. He urges newcomers to understand that their presence and contributions are valuable, and that they should not shy away from challenges due to fear of failure. To conclude, McDonald encourages junior developers to lean into their learning journey without fear of mistakes. His message is clear: the tech industry thrives on diversity and the unique perspectives of all its members. He invites all attendees to forge connections and support one another, offering a sense of community in the face of the learning struggles they all face together.
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