Talmudic Gems for Rails Developers

Explore Talmudic wisdom and its relevance to modern software development in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into ethical questions surrounding code responsibility, teamwork, and the broader impact of technology. Discover parallels between ancient Talmudic teachings and contemporary software engineering practices, including the importance of mentorship, peer programming, and community support. Learn how to apply Talmudic principles to improve your coding skills, foster a more inclusive development environment, and navigate complex ethical dilemmas in the tech industry. Gain insights on balancing individual responsibility with collective effort, and understand the far-reaching consequences of your work as a developer. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern examples, acquire valuable perspectives on personal growth, error handling, and the ethical considerations that shape the future of software development.

Introduction
Silver Lining
Railsconf
Hello World
Im an Engineer
Trolley Problem
What is the Talmud
Studying the Talmud
Talmudic parallels with software engineering
Intense concentration
Old wine in new vessels
Our growth as developers
The Talmudic directive
The importance of mentorship
Ask for help
Companion
Peer Programming
Two Iron Blades
Peer Program
Community
Consistency
Repetition
True growth
Mentorship
New Perspective
Ask Questions
Help Others
Acquire For Yourself
Pen
Notes
Responsibility
Just world fallacy
Error messages
Fixing broken things
Being nice
Make the language more inclusive
The Rails community understands this
Its not always so easy
On a ship
On a boat
Do not neglect the work
Things are bigger than any one person
Thank you
Outro