Internationalization Puzzles - Gamifying Training for Java Programmers

Explore the world of internationalization through an innovative gamified approach in this 44-minute conference talk by Martijn van Iersel at Devoxx. Discover how to tackle notorious programming challenges like encodings, time zones, accented characters, and daylight savings time in a fun and engaging way. Learn about i18n-puzzles.com, a platform inspired by Advent of Code, designed to teach junior programmers essential internationalization concepts quickly and efficiently. Dive into a selection of puzzles during the talk, understanding the thought process behind their creation. Gain insights into motivating programmers through unique challenges and acquire crucial internationalization knowledge every Java programmer should possess. Take advantage of this freely available training resource, originally developed for internal use, to enhance your programming skills and conquer complex internationalization issues with confidence.

Internationalization puzzles – or how to gamify a training. by Martijn van Iersel