The Importance of Fun in Coding

Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan talk with Rainer Stropek, creator of CoderDojo Linz and Rust Linz.

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Timestamps

• [@0:00] - Introduction to Rust Linz
• [@3:23] - How did Rainer get into teaching kids in Austria how to code
• [@5:17] - CoderDojo’s vision in creating a coding club
• [@7:44] - Why text-based programming is not an option for kids younger than 10
• [@11:31] - Starting programming at a young age
• [@18:40] - Is coding and programming for everyone?
• [@22:40] - Parent’s huge influence on kids who wants to pursue programming
• [@24:32] - CoderDojo’s approach to inclusive programming
• [@33:55] - CoderDojo for adults and for kids
• [@35:59] - Rainer’s programming background
• [@37:29] - Organizing Rust Linz meet-ups
• [@43:26] - Rust meet-up schedules
• [@45:09] - Call for speakers for Rust Linz
• [@49:22] - Using rust in building web APIs and application programming
• [@50:14] - Interfacing Rust with other languages
• [@52:19] - Future of WebAssembly
• [@54:01] - Parting thoughts

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan