From: jim@...
Date: 2004-10-09T05:37:50+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Conf '04 reactions

* Bil Kleb <Bil.Kleb@NASA.Gov> [2004-10-09 05:16:05 +0900]:

> Little conference tweaks I would suggest for next time:
> 
>  at least for the first day, have everyone /always/ introduce themselves
>   before speaking (whether lecturing or questioning), e.g., "Bil Kleb,
>   Aero Engineer, NASA" so everyone can associate names and faces
> 
>  use a larger font on a two-sided name tag (front and back containing
>   the same data), and optionally room for the person's online handle
> 
>  inject some more fresh fruit into the food chain
> 

Good suggestions. ++1

> Are there other conferences like this?  I.e., where all the world's best
> programmers hang out, or is Ruby blessed?

I'd like to see a rails working conference where we did nothing but
code up webpages (all levels supported, beginner, intermediate and
advanced.)

-- 
Jim Freeze