Back to the Future - How 80s Arcade Games Taught Me Clojure

Embark on a nostalgic journey through 80s arcade games to master Clojure in this 36-minute conference talk. Discover how developing a simple 2D game can be an effective tool for learning functional programming and overcoming the challenges of self-taught language acquisition. Follow along as Mey Beisaron, a Software Engineer and Backend Developer, shares her experience of transforming frustration into understanding by leveraging game development. Learn how to apply this innovative learning approach to any programming language, making the process both educational and entertaining. Gain insights from a passionate coder who balances her time between hackathons, algorithm experiments, and learning multiple languages, both human and computer-based.