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Garrett Greger shares his unique journey from climbing professional to software developer, emphasizing the transformative power of mentorship. The discussion revolves around the important experiences at RailsConf, the Scholar Guide program, and the intrinsic value of community and open source contributions.
• Garrett’s background in climbing and how it shaped his problem-solving skills
• Overview of the mentorship experience in the Scholar Guide program
• Importance of open source contributions as a new developer
• Insights on attending Turing bootcamp and its challenges
• Networking benefits encountered at RailsConf
• Reflections on the reciprocal nature of mentorship
• Encouragement for developers to engage with their communities