Clueless — EE Conf Keynote

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1. EE CON F
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   Tracy Osborn
   @limedaring - @limedaring@mastodon.social
   Clueless
   

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2. EE CON F
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   Hi, I’m Tracy!
   @limedaring
   (daring, not darling)
   

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12. PYCON AU
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    A bit about my
    background:
    

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16. PYCON CANADA
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17. PYCON CANADA
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    “This site consists of Terry Brooks, the best author I
    have seen in a long time, sort of pathetic java
    games, fanfiction and short stories, and works of
    art. Not to mention a Message Board, and a Chat
    Room for all of you to enjoy.”
    

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18. PYCON CANADA
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    “This site consists of Terry Brooks, the best author I
    have seen in a long time, sort of pathetic java
    games, fanfiction and short stories, and works of
    art. Not to mention a Message Board, and a Chat
    Room for all of you to enjoy.”
    
    

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21. PYCON AU
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    CSC 101
    Fundamentals of
    Computer Science
    

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24. PYCON AU
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    CSC 101
    Fundamentals of Computer
    Science
    #talkpay
    

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25. PYCON AU
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    CSC 103
    Fundamentals of
    Computer Science III
    

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    CSC 103
    Fundamentals of Computer
    Science III
    #talkpay
    

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31. PYCON AU
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33. PYCON AU
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    CSC 103
    Fundamentals of Computer
    Science III
    #talkpay
    

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34. PYCON AU
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    CSC 103
    Fundamentals of Computer
    Science III
    #talkpay
    

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35. PYCON AU
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    At the time I thought I wasted my time in
    university, but having a background in both
    computer science and design has been a huge
    benefit in my current career.
    

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36. PYCON AU
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    Lessons learned:
    I had a direct experience with how difficult it is to
    work with code and the how teaching styles can
    make a huge difference.
    

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37. EE CON F
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    Speaking of that 

    first job…
    

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38. DJA NGO CON US
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    (Let’s talk about 

    the scariest moment in my career.)
    

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40. DJA NGO CON US
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    55% 

    raise
    

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41. DJA NGO CON US
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42. DJA NGO CON US
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43. DJA NGO CON US
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44. DJA NGO CON US
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    There was no reason to pay me more
    until I asked for it.
    

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45. DJA NGO CON US
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    This moment taught me the importance of
    — Knowing what you are worth.
    

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46. DJA NGO CON US
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    This moment taught me the importance of
    — Knowing what you are worth.
    — How to ask for it.
    

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47. EE CON F
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    So I decided to 

    work for myself
    

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48. EE CON F
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    And back to my
    story…
    #talkpay
    

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49. EE CON F
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    And back to my
    story…
    #talkpay
    

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50. EE CON F
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    And back to my
    story…
    #talkpay
    

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52. EE CON F
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    And back to my
    story…
    #talkpay
    

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53. EE CON F
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54. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    

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55. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and
    getting off the ground (as long as there are no security
    problems.)
    

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56. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and
    getting off the ground (as long as there are no security
    problems.)
    Learn by doing! I learned so much faster by having a real
    project to work on.
    

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57. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    Inefficient web apps are OKAY when you’re learning and
    getting off the ground (as long as there are no security
    problems.)
    Learn by doing! I learned so much faster by having a real
    project to work on.
    Startups are stressful but if you like having to constantly
    be learning and doing something different most days,
    then it’s a fun job.
    

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58. EE CON F
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    Burned out? 

    Let’s write a book!
    

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59. EE CON F
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    I taught myself how to build a web app using
    a few online tutorials, but (after I learned) 

    I didn’t like the way it was taught.
    

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60. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    

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61. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    • A customizable tutorial.
    

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62. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    • A customizable tutorial.
    • That was more project-based than theory-based.
    

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63. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    • A customizable tutorial.
    • That was more project-based than theory-based.
    • That didn’t assume a background in programming.
    

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64. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    • A customizable tutorial.
    • That was more project-based than theory-based.
    • That didn’t assume a background in programming.
    • That was small.
    

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65. EE CON F
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    There weren’t any tutorials that had:
    • A customizable tutorial.
    • That was more project-based than theory-based.
    • That didn’t assume a background in programming.
    • That was small.
    • That was good-looking.
    

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67. EE CON F
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    (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a
    book!

    So the university experience combined with teaching
    myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my
    head. 

    

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68. EE CON F
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    (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a
    book!

    So the university experience combined with teaching
    myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my
    head. 

    

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69. EE CON F
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    (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a
    book!

    So the university experience combined with teaching
    myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my
    head. 

    

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70. EE CON F
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    (Was getting tired and burnt out. What to do? Write a
    book!

    So the university experience combined with teaching
    myself how to code caused several “a ha” moments in my
    head. 

    

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71. EE CON F
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    Why not get 100% of the royalties?
    (For a LOT more effort.)
    

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72. EE CON F
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    Turning to Kickstarter
    

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73. EE CON F
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    Threw myself into this without really
    knowing what I was doing. Building a
    startup definitely helped here.
    

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76. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    

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77. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    You got to keep marketing in mind when you
    build a product. Yes, it sucks. I’d rather build a
    product than market it.
    

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    Lessons learned:
    You got to keep marketing in mind when you
    build a product. Yes, it sucks. I’d rather build a
    product than market it.
    Friends are awesome.
    

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79. EE CON F
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    Oh no, now I need to
    make a book.
    

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81. EE CON F
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    Projects always take way longer
    than you think.
    

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83. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    

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84. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    Keep it simple.
    

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85. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    Keep it simple.
    Build in a bigger buffer when building
    something people are waiting for. Better to be
    early than late.
    

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    The book
    production process
    

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88. EE CON F
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91. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    

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92. EE CON F
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    Lessons learned:
    This is where my art background 

    combined perfectly with my techy side.
    

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95. EE CON F
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    So I wrote
    more books…
    

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96. EE CON F
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    (Kickstarter)
    

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97. EE CON F
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    Worst part of making a
    physical book: fulfillment
    

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99. EE CON F
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    WHY IS SHIPPING HARD.
    

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100. EE CON F
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102. EE CON F
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     Isn’t there a better way?
     

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103. EE CON F
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     Isn’t there a better way?
     Spoiler: There was. With programming.
     

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     Are the paperback
     books worth it?
     

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110. EE CON F
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     In a nutshell…
     

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111. EE CON F
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     I’m proud of my journey since these experiences
     led directly to my current career.
     

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112. EE CON F
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     I’m proud of my journey since these experiences
     led directly to my current career.
     Building a product to help others is 

     immensely fulfilling.
     

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113. EE CON F
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     I’m proud of my journey since these experiences
     led directly to my current career.
     Building a product to help others is 

     immensely fulfilling.
     I’m not a millionaire, but my life is pretty cool.
     

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114. EE CON F
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     I’m proud of my journey since these experiences
     led directly to my current career.
     Building a product to help others is 

     immensely fulfilling.
     I’m not a millionaire, but my life is pretty cool.
     Maybe you want to build a product or startup? 

     Let’s talk!
     

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115. EE CON F
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116. EE CON F
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     Follow/DM me: @limedaring
     Email me: tracy@limedaring.com
     

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117. EE CON F
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     Thank you!
     

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118. EE CON F
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     Psst…
     Hello Web Books:
     hellowebbooks.com
     Speaker feedback:
     eeconf.com/speaker-feedback
     

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