The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Vibes from Strange Loop (Interview)
Sep 28, 2023
In this lively discussion, AnnMarie Thomas shares insights on playful learning and her engineering keynote at Strange Loop. Richard Feldman introduces the innovative ROC programming language, inspired by Elm, broadening its application. Colin Dean reflects on the vibrant open-source community, while Taylor Troesh merges education and magic to enhance learning experiences. Finally, Pokey Rule unveils Cursorless, a groundbreaking spoken language for coding, aimed at making programming more accessible for everyone.
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Keynote AV Snafu
- AnneMarie Thomas's Strange Loop keynote had AV issues during her talk about play.
- She adapted, highlighting the importance of process over product, as the initial silence fit the presentation on deaf kids.
OK Go Collaboration
- AnneMarie Thomas met OK Go's lead singer while waiting for coffee.
- This chance encounter led to collaborations, including the OK Go Sandbox project.
Pandemic Project
- During the pandemic, AnneMarie Thomas, OK Go, students, and 15,000 people created songs and videos.
- The project involved animating hand-colored frames, posing a unique software challenge for her students.