Overview
Explore a 59-minute conference talk from ng-conf featuring Ady Ngom, engineer, speaker, and organizer of TinyConf, as he shares his journey of learning to code as a non-native English speaker. Discover strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome and shifting focus from what to learn to how to learn. Gain insights on topics such as learning English, teaching, fearlessness, digesting new information, acquiring new skills, mentorship, and working with junior developers. Learn about the importance of encouragement, constructive feedback, and drawing inspiration from figures like Einstein. Benefit from Ady's experiences and advice on navigating the challenges of learning programming concepts in a non-native language.
Syllabus
Intro
Introduction
Where did you learn how to code
Learning English
What helped lower the barrier
Teaching
Connecting the dots
Fearlessness
Imposter Syndrome
Digest Cycle
Learning New Skills
Things you wish you knew
Mentorship
Working with Junior Developers
Encouragement
Constructive Feedback
Einstein
Final Thoughts
Outro
Taught by
ng-conf