Episode 484: Level Up in Learning with Ariel Fogel
Aug 23, 2023
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Ariel Fogel, a software engineer, discusses leveling up in learning with Brittany. They talk about their immersive experience at Dev Bootcamp, involvement with the agency of learning and Rails Hackathon, and building a custom visualization feature for Hawaii. They also share their love for the Rails community and excitement about hot wire and strata.
Bootcamps provide practical learning and cultural practices for successful developers.
Participating in hackathons can enhance coding skills and provide opportunities for collaboration on real-world projects.
Deep dives
Developing coding skills through bootcamps
The podcast episode features an interview with REL FOGLE, a software engineer and bootcamp alumnus. FOGLE shares his experience starting with HTML and CSS in eighth grade, leaving coding aside for a while, and accidentally rediscovering it while working in a think tank. Motivated by a desire to learn and improve programming skills, FOGLE joined Dev Bootcamp and later became a coach and software engineer at Bloc. FOGLE discusses the transformative power of bootcamps and their focus on practical learning, emphasizing the importance of real-world projects and the cultural practices that contribute to becoming a successful developer.
The Agency of Learning and apprenticeship
FOGLE talks about his involvement with the Agency of Learning, an organization that provides a finishing school for early career developers. He highlights the agency's focus on open-source projects and building products that benefit the Ruby and Rails community. FOGLE explains the value of practicing real development practices, such as effective stand-ups, code reviews, and communication skills. The agency offers a scaffolded approach to learning, enabling developers to focus on specific tasks and gain both technical and cultural competencies.
Participating in the Rails Hackathon
The podcast episode touches on FOGLE's participation in the Rails Hackathon, which aims to support the Rails community. FOGLE and his team developed an event tracking dashboard for Ahoy, an open-source event tracker in Ruby. They utilized technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Turbo, Tailwind CSS, Daisy UI, ViewComponent, and Ransack. While they completed most of the dashboard, further work on goals and funnels is ongoing. FOGLE encourages listeners to consider participating in hackathons, suggesting finding teammates ahead of time and identifying projects or themes that align with personal interests.
Ariel Fogel is a software engineer with an enduring soft spot in his heart for Ruby and Rails. Since graduating from Dev Bootcamp, he has found himself driven by finding ways to improve the quality of education for coders and non-coders alike. Brittany and Ariel discuss how engineers can level up in how they learn.
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