Discover how a British liberal arts major transitioned into a Go developer at The New York Times in this inspiring 33-minute conference talk from GopherCon 2020. Follow Angelica Hill's journey as she shares her motivations, challenges, and triumphs in mastering Go programming during her first year on the job. Learn about her experiences with Go routines, GitHub, SVG packages, and HTML/CSS, as well as the importance of community support and mentorship from Go Gurus. Gain valuable insights into learning strategies, overcoming obstacles, and embracing deadlines while pursuing a career in Go programming. Walk away with practical tips, resources, and key takeaways to fuel your own journey into becoming a proficient Gopher, regardless of your background.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Overview
Learning Go
A Turning Point
Ping Pong
Thinking Bigger
Go Routines
GitHub
SVG Package
HTML CSS
Community
Top Tip
Deadlines
Resources
Takeaways
Outro
Taught by
Gopher Academy