Mini Hacks: Big Difference (Sally Jenkinson)
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This document discusses mini hacks, which are small, self-contained coding sessions used to try out new technologies without a large time commitment. They help minimize feelings of investment while breaking concepts into components. Constraints in mini hacks can act as enablers by protecting yourself and getting better at estimating. The document provides examples of mini hacks and quotes advocating for starting small and seeing constraints as opportunities to grow skills through solved problems. It concludes by offering advice on defining boundaries and goals for mini hacks without fear of others' opinions.
Mini Hacks: Big Difference (Sally Jenkinson)
- 1. mini hacks BIG DIFFERENCE @sjenkinson sallyjenkinson.co.uk LWC London October 2013
- 2. hello!
- 6. CRM integration Fields = X, Y, Z Live video feed using X platform CMS controlled using Module X Real-time data via API Fields = X, Y, Z
- 8. FUN FACT! At 2034ft (620m) Colchester has the longest platform in the UK (Platform 3 joins end-to-end to Platform 4)
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- 13. When were younG
- 17. GROWING UP
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- 20. Is the ROI for undertaking this activity su鍖cient? Y Learn! N Play computer games!
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- 23. Mini hacks
- 28. 1. Try out new technology without commitment
- 29. 2. Minimise the feeling of investment
- 31. 4. Get better at estimating
- 37. THIS IS NOT A NEW IDEA!
- 38. ...I was learning to let go; let go of outcomes, let go of failures, let go of imperfections. In return I found a process of creating art that was perpetual, and unencumbered by creating results. Phil Hansen http://tv.adobe.com/watch/max-2013/community-inspires-creativity-phil-hansen/
- 39. Constraints is a card deck for web designers and developers to improve practice, structure hack days, and help you level up. For practice to work it needs to be challenging. Not so challenging that you freak out and hate your brain, but not so easy that you coast, allowing your brain to fall asleep. You need to be in control but pushed a little, ideally in a new direction for your brain to pay attention and grow. Steve milne constraints.co
- 40. One of the most important mantras for me has been Start Small. Keep Building. When I set out on this project, I knew I wanted to learn to code dynamic interactive websites, but I also knew next to nothing about coding. Rather than try to tackle the enormous task of building a complex, fully functional social network, I took a small 鍖rst step. JENNIFER DeWALT jenniferdewalt.com
- 41. Tackling small goals gave me small, solvable problems which led to new small goals and more small, solvable problems. Eventually, after I solved enough small problems my conception of a small problem changed. JENNIFER DeWALT jenniferdewalt.com
- 42. GET STARTED!
- 43. ? What is your area of focus?
- 45. ? What are you trying to achieve, and why?
- 46. ! Dont be afraid of what people think
- 47. Ideas
- 48. brackets.io
- 49. hackspace.org.uk
- 51. pragprog.com
- 53. pixelpyros.org
- 54. In conclusion