https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz 2019-08-18 22:36:12 -0400 Join me on a conceptual journey to understanding how programming concepts are a lot like knitting - and how learning to knit can help you learn to code, understand how code works, and help diversify your workforce! (It might also be good for your health!) Teaser: Wait, programming has something in common with knitting? Sure does! In knitting, the building blocks are Knit (K) and Purl (P). In coding, it’s also binary: 0s and 1s, true/false, if/else.. Knitting patterns are actually condensed, coded instructions for how to make a garment or knitted item. Just as code is condensed instructions that machines interpret to produce software, or control hardware, etc. More complex knitting patterns, like the ones used to describe how to knit a sweater (i.e. top down in a single piece a.k.a. Raglan vs. in pieces that are seamed together), remind us of conceptually similar but distinct techniques in software architecture: mainly monolithic vs micro-service based architectures. What this talk is about: How knitting and coding are similar; How many things seem black or white or dualistic (or binary) but that the value is really in being open to the gray-area in between; How to mentally bridge the gap between things that we may be conditioned to believe or think are cut and dry. What I hope you walk away with: An expanded worldview, a less dualistic mindset, inspiration to teach yourself something new (whether that is knitting or coding or something else entirely that you didn’t feel like you had access to before), a change in your mindset, more flexibility and a fresh perspective. Join me on a conceptual journey to understanding how programming concepts are a lot like knitting - and how learning to knit can help you learn to code, understand how code works, and help diversify your workforce! (It might also be good for your health!) Teaser: Wait, programming has something in common with knitting? Sure does! In knitting, the building blocks are Knit (K) and Purl (P). In coding, it’s also binary: 0s and 1s, true/false, if/else.. Knitting patterns are actually condensed, coded instructions for how to make a garment or knitted item. Just as code is condensed instructions that machines interpret to produce software, or control hardware, etc. More complex knitting patterns, like the ones used to describe how to knit a sweater (i.e. top down in a single piece a.k.a. Raglan vs. in pieces that are seamed together), remind us of conceptually similar but distinct techniques in software architecture: mainly monolithic vs micro-service based architectures. What this talk is about: How knitting and coding are similar; How many things seem black or white or dualistic (or binary) but that the value is really in being open to the gray-area in between; How to mentally bridge the gap between things that we may be conditioned to believe or think are cut and dry. What I hope you walk away with: An expanded worldview, a less dualistic mindset, inspiration to teach yourself something new (whether that is knitting or coding or something else entirely that you didn’t feel like you had access to before), a change in your mindset, more flexibility and a fresh perspective. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/a-binary-transformation-from-knitting-to-coding https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/a-binary-transformation-from-knitting-to-coding The newest generations to the workforce expect to get fired from jobs as opposed to stay at them for the rest of their lives. Retaining top talent in the highly competitive and quickly expanding technology job market in Denver is a challenge and necessity. But also getting the most out of your workforce even if you only have them for a brief time. How are you laying the groundwork to get your new employees up to speed and productivity quickly when your company has a lot of domain knowledge, legacy code, esoteric processes, etc? What are you doing beyond the beginning of employment to help growth existing employees? The newest generations to the workforce expect to get fired from jobs as opposed to stay at them for the rest of their lives. Retaining top talent in the highly competitive and quickly expanding technology job market in Denver is a challenge and necessity. But also getting the most out of your workforce even if you only have them for a brief time. How are you laying the groundwork to get your new employees up to speed and productivity quickly when your company has a lot of domain knowledge, legacy code, esoteric processes, etc? What are you doing beyond the beginning of employment to help growth existing employees? Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/onboarding-investing-in-your-companys-growth-and-future https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/onboarding-investing-in-your-companys-growth-and-future The timing and decision to migrate from a monolith to microservices can dramatically affect your business's ability to scale down the road. This talk will discuss considerations to take into account when evaluating the tradeoffs between maintaining a monolith or migrating to a micro-services based architecture. The timing and decision to migrate from a monolith to microservices can dramatically affect your business's ability to scale down the road. This talk will discuss considerations to take into account when evaluating the tradeoffs between maintaining a monolith or migrating to a micro-services based architecture. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/transforming-from-monolith-to-microservices-to-scale-a-growing-organization https://speakerdeck.com/genskrz/transforming-from-monolith-to-microservices-to-scale-a-growing-organization