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GitHub, Open Source, and Developers Helping Developers
Manage episode 402169200 series 3446189
Kedasha Kerr, a GitHub Developer Advocate, shares her non-traditional path into the world of coding, inspired by a FreeCodeCamp post on Instagram. Kadesha shares her insights on the importance of empathy in the tech sector as well as tips for beginners starting with GitHub. She emphasizes the potential of tools such as GitHub Actions in maximizing efficiency and encourages more women to get into coding. The conversation touches on the role of a developer advocate at GitHub and provides tips on optimizing one's GitHub profile as a working resume. Finally, Kadesha speaks about her excitement about engaging beginners in open source development.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Backgrounds
00:35 Journey into Coding and Developer Advocacy
02:01 The Importance of Coding and Non-Technical Backgrounds
02:53 Empathy and Impact in Tech
04:40 Advice for Aspiring Developers
07:49 Exploring GitHub Features and Tools
17:43 The Role of GitHub in Developer Identity
21:42 Excitement for Open Source and Final Thoughts
Resources:
There’s an Action for that! Exploring the Possibilities of GitHub Actions
Guest:Kedasha Kerr is a Developer Advocate at GitHub where she enjoys sharing the lessons she’s learned from her time as an engineer and from her day job talking with other engineers at GitHub and in the wider developer community.
Prior to her transition to the world of tech, she worked as a social worker in various government agencies. She finds joy in helping others learn about the tech industry and loves sharing her experience as a software developer.
When she’s not building software, you can find her in the kitchen cooking up her favorite Jamaican dishes. You can find her on Instagram & Tiktok at @itsthatladydev
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Manage episode 402169200 series 3446189
Kedasha Kerr, a GitHub Developer Advocate, shares her non-traditional path into the world of coding, inspired by a FreeCodeCamp post on Instagram. Kadesha shares her insights on the importance of empathy in the tech sector as well as tips for beginners starting with GitHub. She emphasizes the potential of tools such as GitHub Actions in maximizing efficiency and encourages more women to get into coding. The conversation touches on the role of a developer advocate at GitHub and provides tips on optimizing one's GitHub profile as a working resume. Finally, Kadesha speaks about her excitement about engaging beginners in open source development.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Backgrounds
00:35 Journey into Coding and Developer Advocacy
02:01 The Importance of Coding and Non-Technical Backgrounds
02:53 Empathy and Impact in Tech
04:40 Advice for Aspiring Developers
07:49 Exploring GitHub Features and Tools
17:43 The Role of GitHub in Developer Identity
21:42 Excitement for Open Source and Final Thoughts
Resources:
There’s an Action for that! Exploring the Possibilities of GitHub Actions
Guest:Kedasha Kerr is a Developer Advocate at GitHub where she enjoys sharing the lessons she’s learned from her time as an engineer and from her day job talking with other engineers at GitHub and in the wider developer community.
Prior to her transition to the world of tech, she worked as a social worker in various government agencies. She finds joy in helping others learn about the tech industry and loves sharing her experience as a software developer.
When she’s not building software, you can find her in the kitchen cooking up her favorite Jamaican dishes. You can find her on Instagram & Tiktok at @itsthatladydev
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