Daytona Developers Club Tour '24, Kigali
An event where we talk about all things Developer Experience, Tooling and Open Source.
Entrance: free with RSVP
Agenda:
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm – Welcome
A short hello and introduction.
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm - Eliminating the "Runs on My Machine" Problem: A Developer's Guide (Ivan Burazin)
As a developer, novice or skilled, setting up your environment and dependencies is a common problem. More often than not, you run into the "runs on my machine" issue. Rid yourself of this problem once and for all and focus on what you do best - code.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm - The Zen of Clean Code (Kayongo Johnson Brian)
This talk explores "Zen" as a mindset of simplicity, clarity, and purpose in coding. We’ll discuss how embracing these principles leads to cleaner, more maintainable code, particularly valuable in open-source projects, where readability and collaboration are key. Attendees will learn practical tips for writing code that is efficient, clear, and purposeful, fostering a coding style that enhances both individual productivity and team synergy.
12:50 pm - 1:10 pm - Getting into Open Source with Go (Sam Anumudu)
This talk introduces developers to contributing to open-source projects using Go. We’ll cover finding Go-based projects, understanding contribution guidelines, and using Go’s ecosystem to build impactful contributions. Attendees will learn how to leverage Go’s simplicity and efficiency to start making meaningful open-source contributions.
1:10 pm - 1:25 pm - Contributing to Open Source Can Change Your Life (Ivan Burazin)
GitHub is the new resume. Contributing to open source projects on GitHub can change your life by building your skills, collaboration, and reputation within the software development community. Additionally, you can earn compensation for your contributions while learning. Join this talk to learn more.
1:25 pm – 3:00 pm – Networking w/ Food & Drinks
Relax, enjoy and meet some people.