Ideas for growing our Ruby community

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LUCIAN GHINDA @lucian@ruby.social linkedin.com/in/lucianghinda allaboutcoding.ghinda.com shortruby.com lucian@shortruby.com @lucianghinda

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1. Talk about why you choose Ruby

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When it comes to choosing tech, it's less about what's technically superior and more about the promise it makes.

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2. Start a blog, write an article

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Why write yet another article, why start yet another blog?

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Keeps Ruby content fresh!

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You might help someone just like you!

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More content, more options to fi nd something that matches various learning styles

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It helps you learn more.

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How?

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Don’t try to write a book, just write an article.

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Don’t focus on writing something new or original or something extraordinary.

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Like programming, the more you write, the better you get.

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Focus on sharing your everyday experience with Ruby.

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Here is a possible format: Context Problem Explorations Solution

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3. Engage with the younger generation by going where they are

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PS: Start a blog! Don’t code a blog engine fi rst!

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Send it to me at new@shortruby.com