Reimagining Git Learning through Visualization and Gamification

This is a feature discussion that is happening along side the regular meetup. The discussion itself will go from 2pm - 3pm. Come at 1pm to mingle with the community. Space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis.

Git has the potential to connect anyone (not just the tech-savvy) to the vast constellation of interlinked codebases and the code within them, especially in the open-source community. The main roadblock? The inherently abstract nature of Git concepts that prevents the average person from easily connecting with Git. Conventional resources and tools struggle to bridge this gap.

In this discussion, Jacob will share his ongoing journey and mission to reimagine Git learning and usage. His ultimate goal is to transform what can often be a challenging and intimidating process into something approachable - and maybe even fun!

Jacob Stopak is a software developer and version control enthusiast dedicated to making Git more intuitive and accessible. He is the creator of Devlands, Git-Sim, and initialcommit.com, projects that are transforming how people learn and experience Git.

Venue Sponsor:
Capital One Café
We are now open Monday-Fri, 7am-6pm and Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm.
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