The Mythical Creatures of Summer of Code

How can I make a lasting contribution to tech that will grow into something much bigger than just me and the tools I use?

The answer to that question is also the answer to the question: How can I change someone’s life?

In this talk we will look at Team Tessie’s magical adventures in Rails Girls Summer of Code and some techniques to make your work/project more fulfilling, inviting and inclusive.

Transcript

1. The Mythical Creatures of Summer of Code
2. Pilar Huidobro @Althaire
4. Rails Girls Summer of Code
11. Javascript draws near!
 Command? FIGHT RUN LEARN STASH COMMAND ▶︎ JS
12. Git draws near!
 Command? FIGHT RUN LEARN STASH COMMAND ▶︎ JS
13. Angular draws near!
 Command? FIGHT RUN LEARN STASH COMMAND ▶︎ JS
14. Angular draws near!
 Command? FIGHT RUN LEARN STASH COMMAND ▶︎ JS
15. Jake Gyllenhaal draws near!
 Comman- wait, what? FIGHT RUN LEARN STASH COMMAND ▶︎ JS
21. How can I become more than just me and my tools?
22. Coach!
23. Coach! Start a meet up!
24. Coach! Start a meet up! Create starter issues!
25. Starter Issues:
 The best introduction to your project
26. @yourfirstpr
27. Coach! Start a meet up! Create starter issues! Be mindful!
31. Coach! Start a meet up! Create starter issues! Be mindful!
32. Coach! Start a meet up! Create starter issues! Be mindful! You have nothing to lose, and so much to gain.