It's not technically my official job, but I do some "developer-esque" relations for the ABC's Digital Network division. I started doing it because I like it, and it's been very educational. To clarify, the phrase "developer relations" could be interpreted in a couple of ways: Your company has products or services it sells, and you're trying to help people in the … Continue reading “Developer-esque” relations
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Classy Coding
So, this happened yesterday: Classy Coding! It was one of Women Who Code's October events with wine, cheese, pastries and a bunch of amazing women working on their own projects, just hanging out and saying hello. This photo made my day 😀
Digital Network Hackathons at the ABC
This post probably needs a bit of context before we dive in: I'm a Senior Developer at the ABC, and I've been working there almost a year. I get to work on products that people use day-to-day, which is great, but I've also had the chance to pour effort into things I believe are fantastic for a development team: … Continue reading Digital Network Hackathons at the ABC
GovHack 2014
GovHack, held on July 11-13, was a fun experience. It's been running for many years, but it was the first time I'd been involved, and the format is quite different compared to other hackathons. Firstly, it's huge: over a thousand hackers get together in 11 cities around Australia, and the timing is all coordinated so that everyone starts and … Continue reading GovHack 2014
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