[PROPOSAL]: Hands-On Collaborative Coding #44
Description
Title: Hands-On Collaborative Coding
Description
My goal is to build confidence and establish a presence in the tech and game development community by contributing to conferences. I aspire to grow as a speaker and eventually present at larger conferences. I envision this to be hands-on with a few volunteers. Looking at interest here and I will make a final decision - I am pretty nervous :)
Session Format
I propose leading a session that combines slides with a practical hands-on demo. The structure would be as follows:
Presentation (15-20 minutes)
- Overview of the topic (e.g., collaborative coding strategies, game development workflows).
- Discussion of tools, strategies, and methodologies (drawing inspiration from techniques like mob programming).
- Real-world examples from my experience as a Full Stack Engineer and indie game developer.
Interactive Coding Challenge (30-40 minutes)
- A few volunteers with laptops participate in a live coding challenge.
- Volunteers will take on various roles (Driver, Navigator, Collaborator) to experience collaborative coding in action.
My Experience
I am a Full Stack Engineer with a passion for solo game development. I have published games on platforms like Itch.io and Steam and am actively engaged in community-building through my Discord server. Here, we host regular game nights, Twitch mob-programming sessions, and collaborative activities such as developing a platformer for a local business.
Why This Session?
This session aligns with the conference's goals of fostering networking, learning, and practical engagement. By showcasing collaborative coding, attendees will:
- Gain exposure to new tools and workflows.
- Learn strategies to improve team collaboration and code quality.
- Build confidence in contributing to team projects.
Request
To not be the only reason for a meetup