#DevDiscuss Archive


Tuesday January 2, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
    The chat will last about an hour and we use the #DevDiscuss tag. Rules: - Stay on topic - ALWAYS ALWAYS use hashtag #DevDiscuss - Be NICE/POSITIVE ❀️ - Quoting tweets for clarity is encouraged (ALWAYS use the #DevDiscuss, even on replies where appropriate πŸ˜„)
  • JT_Grimes Jan 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
    One of my two resolutions this year is to make at least one PR/month to Open Source projects. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • dvdmuckle Jan 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Graduate and get a job! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • gatlingxyz Jan 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Gonna prep myself to feel like a senior dev. This is more of a personal goal than one related to my current job. I want to feel and know that I have that skill set. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
    2018 Dev Goal: get a few apps in production on @Azure #DevDiscuss
  • 0x00F3 Jan 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Get better at estimates. I'm never going to convince anyone I can write software if I keep screwing up my time estimates. #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • kvlly Jan 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
    My primary goal for 2018 is to do more teaching. Mentor others just getting started in freelancing or wanting to eventually turn freelancing into a full-time career. #DevDiscuss
  • jokerr Jan 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
    I've been avoiding JavaScript like the plauge, this year I'll write some apps with Typescript #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • ASpittel Jan 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
    I started blogging near the end of last year about learning new technologies/tools/languages and I'm really excited to continue with it! I also want to give more conference talks this year! #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • kvlly Jan 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
    If I can convince one other woman to go into a dev field this year, I think I can count 2018 as a success. #DevDiscuss
  • Innectic Jan 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss I'm hoping to streamline my engineering process, and finish more projects. Hopefully a good year!
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss Finish my bootcamp and dive into the job search 😱
  • stsewd Jan 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss - Improve my Python skills (django specially). - Write more in my blog. - Read a lot!
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • bendhalpern Jan 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Personal emphases in 2018: - Better communication, interpersonal and in my code. - Read more with better comprehension. Less skimming. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • gatlingxyz Jan 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Oh! And I also want to find a way to give back more. I was a mentor at an all-female hackathon last year and it was AMAZING. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • TheOriginalBPC Jan 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Getting a tech job! I joined the Code Newbie 2018 challenge today figuring I'm going to need all the help I can get to make this goal happen. #DevDiscuss #CNC2018
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • anthakingston Jan 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
    I haven’t fleshed out a ton of goals, trying to take it one at a time or I’ll get overwhelmed. First up: pass my AWS certification exam. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • JT_Grimes Jan 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss I'm also hoping to pick up a new language this year. Stretch goal is writing more than one blog post per 12 months, but that's probably a pipe dream.
  • gareth_dsouza Jan 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Do something like 365 days of coding! But mainly compete projects I have started. #DevDiscuss
  • jmdembe Jan 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
    -Get better at Vanilla JS -Get better at JS testing -Start my pet project -Learn Python #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • TiffanyW_412 Jan 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
    2018 Goals: - Get hired - Communicate better - Read more technical books - Read more in general - Update blog more often - Work on side projects - Contribute to Open Source #DevDiscuss
  • shannon_crabill Jan 2 @ 9:10 PM EST
    I SERIOUSLY need / want to have my portfolio site / blog etc updated / in a good place this year #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • globalculture Jan 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
    After teaching JS to a few hundred people last year I'm hoping to put together a killer pair of courses on Blockchain and Big Data for people coming from other fields... #DevDiscuss Toronto seems the right place to do so!
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
    My 2018 Goals: https://t.co/ChEU2mPrOz 5 Podcast Appearances 10 Video Tutorials 24 Blog Posts 4 Projects with my Daughter Renew Xamarin Certification 10 Live Presentations 4 Microsoft Certifications .NET Core Docker Application Start my Day Each Morning at 4:00 AM #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • gdavis92 Jan 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Doing more technical writing! I've already got an article lined up for #JavascriptJanuary, and will be relaunching my blog as my #newwwyear project to house my content #DevDiscuss #TooManyHashtags
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Where is it now? What will it take to get it to where you want it to be? πŸ€” #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @shannon_crabill, @ThePracticalDev
  • shannon_crabill Jan 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
    To put it in bullet points - read and write more about tech / code - update my portfolio / blog - learn more front end web technologies #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
    What books πŸ“š do you like to read? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @stsewd, @ThePracticalDev
  • dsampaolo Jan 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss In 2018, I hope to get WAY better in UX/UI. I'm an accomplished CTO/founder, but my websites aren't as clear as they should. Btw, do you have any resources where to start ? :) And I wish you a happy new year !
  • gdavis92 Jan 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Also: - Being more positive - Being more assertive, professionally - Taking more chances #DevDiscuss
  • jmdembe Jan 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Also, more data visualization! I got to toy around with D3.js, but I want to do more of it. #DevDiscuss
  • JT_Grimes Jan 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss Most of my plans for improving as a developer involve stepping back from development a little bit - sleep more, exercise more, work with my hands - I think those activities will improve my dev skills more than any book/course/project.
  • thedoh Jan 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
    I want to continue to learn #golang and MAYBE start using it contribute to an OSS project towards the end of 2018. #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Nice. πŸ‘ I joined too for the blogging challenge. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @TheOriginalBPC, @kreyol_coder, @ThePracticalDev
  • shannon_crabill Jan 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
    It exists, but I feel doesn't like it shows the work that I can do, that I want to do, etc #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
    How so? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @JT_Grimes
  • DanFellini Jan 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Quality over quantity. I'm done with just pumping stuff out. #DevDiscuss
  • shannon_crabill Jan 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
    I hear ya. I keep starting and stopping new ideas but I'm never in love with what I've started #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kvlly, @ThePracticalDev
  • ASpittel Jan 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
    I'm not at all a UX/UI specialist but I loved this thread: https://t.co/AjeA749V97 I also like the Daily UI Challenge: https://t.co/1lS7DTHDBC There are a couple other newsletters too, like UI movement or web animation weekly. So many awesome Codepens too! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @dsampaolo
    • steveschoger Dec 14 @ 1:43 PM EST
      πŸ”₯ Styling content can be difficult. Here are a few ideas that can make a big difference:
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
    My goals for 2018 include: Presenting at at least 3 conferences, lots more knowledge sharing, and spending more time on self care. #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • SoulDriveP Jan 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
    -ansible/chef and more network automation -Arduino side projects -get more involved in development. I’m more of a network engineer but diversifying my skills seems to be the only way up for now -pass CCIE Written by November #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
    4:00 am πŸ•“ is very early. But no one else is up then giving me a few hours every morning to focus on my goals. Other successful people are getting up that early and I want to try it for a while and see how much of an impact it makes. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kvlly, @ThePracticalDev
  • javorszky Jan 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
    - learn golang - launch own saas - launch company saas - get to work on a tropical island in between surfing sessions - continually push industry for better inclusion - and better security - get quoted in a print magazine - become a google certified data engineer #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • stsewd Jan 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
    I was thinking on mentor someone in my city to help her/him contributing to open source. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @kvlly
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I will say, I am a morning person and starting work at 7:30 when most people start at 9 helps SO much. I'm a lot more productive before people get into the office. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @kvlly, @ThePracticalDev
  • BunkyFob Jan 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
    My goal for 2018 is to launch my first startup! [Wait, does that mean I have to find funding? crap!] #devdiscuss
    In reply to @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Will these be online πŸ’» or in person πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« courses? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @globalculture, @ThePracticalDev
  • Ted_Fed_Bell Jan 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
    I plan to get #freecodecamp front end certificate, continue my pursuit of becoming a better #javascript developer , and learn nodejS. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • DanFellini Jan 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
    That's a perfect list. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @TiffanyW_412, @ThePracticalDev
  • stsewd Jan 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Tech books and some novels (mystery, intrigue, psychological thriller) #devdiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Highly recommend reading Steve Krug's books and anything on the Nielsen Norman site. Also, good user testing helps a ton. We use TryMyUI at work. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @dsampaolo
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Never hurts to take a break. It's why one should never code tired. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @JT_Grimes
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Are you wanting to use JavaScript frameworks as well? And what apps do you want to make? πŸ€” #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @jokerr, @ThePracticalDev
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
    #devdiscuss whoa! What’ll you be doing??
    In reply to @BunkyFob, @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev
  • matthras Jan 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Dev related ones include: - Learning OOP/C#/.NET - Commit to and finish relevant online courses (self-motivation issues here!) - Learn how to set up a VPS for hosting Wordpress websites. - Continue to work on and improve existing projects - Ideally acquire a job. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Nice. πŸ‘ Where are you graduating πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“from? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @dvdmuckle, @ThePracticalDev
  • _melanie Jan 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I just have one hope/goal: to get my first engineering job! (Plus all the micro-goals needed to accomplish that...) #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • Rashaddism Jan 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
    - Building more rigorous and applied base in algorithms and data structures - work on more real world products - get hands dirty with blockchain - concentrate more on ML & Embedded Systems - Write more blogs/posts on tech - Building, a lot, of cool things, for fun. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • thauanz Jan 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
    My 2018 goals: Staying alive in Australia and getting a remote job #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • matthras Jan 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss If you're having trouble following through with your goals or feel they sound too fluffy, consider re-working them or fleshing them out them until they fit the SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound.
  • gdavis92 Jan 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Best of luck!! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @_melanie, @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
    If you want to learn .NET @ch9 and @pluralsight have great resources. πŸ‘ I’ve learned a lot from both of them. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @matthras, @ThePracticalDev, @ch9, @pluralsight
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Yes! Exactly that. I recommend getting involved with HS programs in your area if you can. It's super rewarding. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kvlly
  • globalculture Jan 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
    I believe strongly that in person mentorship is required when working with people without a Comp Sci background. But I'm curating online resources to use a flip model. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • waterproofheart Jan 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
    - Give a tech talk πŸŽ™οΈ - TA more with organizations like @BlackGirlsCode, @girldevelopit, and @WomenWhoCodeNYC πŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ« - Attend more conferences! Including #Codeland and @WriteSpeakCode - write more code & words πŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ’» - read more code & books πŸ“š #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • dark_james Jan 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
    - Do more personal projects - Ship an MVP at work - Create a better DevOps/CI workflow - Learn a new language - Learn more about ML/AI something more science-y than I normally work with to expand my knowledge #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • carriuncensored Jan 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
    What is a flip model? πŸ€” #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @globalculture, @ThePracticalDev
  • dangolant Jan 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Oh also: I used to love public speaking in college but I’m always strapped for talk ideas, would love to give a talk this year #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • waterproofheart Jan 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
    things I'm avoiding but should also include are getting comfortable with #reacts and being more active. #devdiscuss πŸ˜…
  • pjpollina_ Jan 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Not all of these are dev related but here's my 2018 hit list #DevDiscuss https://t.co/QtTZUZOPwt
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
    • pjpollina_ Jan 1 @ 12:32 AM EST
      These are my goals for 2018. Concrete objectives that I can actively track. I'll know this year was a success once I've finished every last one. Clock starts now.
  • bendhalpern Jan 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
    My 2018 outlook is that I need to find good areas in which to do less. I do plenty so I don't need a "do more" attitude, but I want to be more deliberate with my time. #devdiscuss
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
    #devdiscuss lol I’ll have to remember that when I’m applying. Glad I’m not alone! πŸ˜…
    In reply to @TheOriginalBPC, @ThePracticalDev
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
    #devdiscuss haha I wish! Was just curious πŸ˜„
    In reply to @BunkyFob, @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Na... We can learn in many ways. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @globalculture, @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • nickytonline Jan 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
    -Keep contributing to #oss but specifically I want to contribute at least one PR to @code, @typescriptlang and @brave -Keep on blogging -Start making codepens on Code Pen. -Read everything I put in Pocket. https://t.co/1rmqlEttnL -Read the @FLJSbook I bought/backed #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @code, @typescriptlang, @brave, @FLJSbook
    • nickytonline Dec 31 @ 12:38 PM EST
      Main dev New Year's resolution for 2018 is too make sure I read everything I add to @Pocket.
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Codeland is on my list too! Have you been before? It seems like a great conference #devdiscuss
    In reply to @waterproofheart, @BlackGirlsCode, @girldevelopit, @WomenWhoCodeNYC, @WriteSpeakCode
  • gabeiglio Jan 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Goals for 2018: - Portfolio Page πŸ’Ό - Finish 3 complete apps for portfolio - Get 15k on my coding account on ig @gabeiglio 🀫 - Get involved in crypto and Blockchain - Start investing #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @gabeiglio
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Knowing when and how to say no is quite a valuable skill. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @bendhalpern
  • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
    What adjustments, small or big, in your daily approach are you planning for this year? #devdiscuss
  • emmaoobo Jan 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
    - Build at least 10 fully functioning apps - Master Django/Python - Write a technical blog - Give a tech talk #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • eric_dolecki Jan 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
    #DevDiscuss - attempt auto layout (again) - think about unit testing - spend more time in Flinto and Sketch - develop some more OS X apps - become a GIT wizard, not just a user
  • dark_james Jan 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Sleep more. I think it'll be worth losing the daylight if my waking moments are more focused/productive. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • tltroup Jan 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Learn D3 (& AutoCAD) for a campus viz project. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • BirchStartups Jan 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
    - help at least 5,000 women and minorities learn coding skills - help at least 10,000 learn coding skills in general - talk to at least one @PropelUp Learner per day - post at least one personal blog per quarter - deliver first keynote speech at a dev conference #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • 0x00F3 Jan 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
    "- think about unit testing" ^me irl #devdiscuss
    In reply to @eric_dolecki
  • waterproofheart Jan 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
    I wasn't able to attend last year but I met some attendees at a @freeCodeCamp meetup with the founder who was in town for Codeland so I met a lot of awesome people who attended and heard great things! I already got my ticket for this year! #devdiscuss
    In reply to @kreyol_coder, @BlackGirlsCode, @girldevelopit, @WomenWhoCodeNYC, @WriteSpeakCode, @freeCodeCamp
  • GaryAsh1969 Jan 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
    I have list of mini projects. My goal do at least one without Google cut ’n paste. Getting lazy in my old age πŸ˜€ #DevDiscuss
  • pjpollina_ Jan 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Write down and plan out ideas, force myself to not drop projects, read more books and documentation, all that jazz. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • waterproofheart Jan 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
    I want to break all of my goals into smaller, more manageable mini-goals and get better at documenting my accomplishments along the way. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
    More testing. More TDD. More spike projects to explore ideas. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
    I’m working on doing more presentations. πŸ—£ Here is a list of my previous ones: https://t.co/mNrHgAiqTA Would any of those be of interest? And where are the events? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @NatashaGreen25, @ThePracticalDev, @AnitaB_org
  • sergeanthacker Jan 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Love that goal! I think you can do 2! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kvlly
  • stsewd Jan 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I use to wake up early (I had to go to office at 9:00), now I have a remote job and... well, no more waking up early. I should change that this year :) #devdiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @kvlly, @ThePracticalDev
  • ASpittel Jan 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I would love to get all of my development environments under control #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • sergeanthacker Jan 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Ditto. I really need to use the arduino and raspi that are just collecting dust. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @TiffanyW_412, @SoulDriveP, @bendhalpern
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Oh wow!! I’m having major FOMO already πŸ˜… Guess I need to try and make it happen 🀞🏽#devdiscuss
    In reply to @waterproofheart, @BlackGirlsCode, @girldevelopit, @WomenWhoCodeNYC, @WriteSpeakCode, @freeCodeCamp
  • CyrilReze Jan 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Improve what i did, do what i never did. And keep coding with love! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • _nlowe Jan 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
    My goal? Eliminate manual deploys and bring up some of the first open source projects provided by the company. Both are huge changes in mindset since I was hired, and I'm super excited! #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • sergeanthacker Jan 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Python has been fun for me so far. It’s been about 1.5 years and not regretting it. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @jmdembe
  • sonuvagunder Jan 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
    I plan to make my goals more incremental & achievable. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • sergeanthacker Jan 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
    This would need to be on the top of my list. I have been sleeping horribly (sub 5hrs) for a year now. #DevDiscuss
  • giratina493 Jan 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
    I want to rely less on starter projects/boilerplate and learn more about how configuring projects #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • lanthirl Jan 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
    I applied for a new position a couple of weeks ago. Hoping to expand to full stack .Net and Angular. I've been an SDET for the past couple of years, so it will be a welcome change. #DevDiscuss
  • Programazing Jan 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Check out my website/blog at https://t.co/4DAQVTUa1s #DevDiscuss
  • JKirchartz Jan 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Find job security, by any means necessary; even if that means writing less code #DevDiscuss https://t.co/qOYYJ0tf00
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • vianeltxt Jan 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
    -Give a tech talks -Certificate #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • sergeanthacker Jan 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
    What will be your first book? I love the Pragmatic Programmer if you haven’t read it yet. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @TiffanyW_412
  • kreyol_coder Jan 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Good luck! #devdiscuss
    In reply to @lanthirl
  • ballpointcarrot Jan 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
    #devdiscuss 2018 goals: - Blog update: both additional posts and implementating some more #indieweb capabilities. - personal projects: building a wishlist and board game catalog app for family/friends. - OSS: join an open source project as a contributor.
  • agent_shir Jan 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Get into a regular sleep schedule! I function better with more rest. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • catriname Jan 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
    - create first @Xamarin app - improve architecture - fully use @VSTS full dev loop for CI/CD - develop true way to get feedback on app success/failure #DevDiscuss
  • gdavis92 Jan 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Try to learn something new every day, but not necessary write code (outside work) every day; some weeks in 2017 I got fairly burnt out πŸ˜‘ Also, more sleep, more water, more consistent exercising! #DevDiscuss
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Trying to get everything organized while everything is still relatively calm from the holidays. And working on actually following a meditation ritual. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • yechielk Jan 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
    You've got it Mel! #devdiscuss
    In reply to @_melanie, @ThePracticalDev
  • marccataford Jan 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Less screentime, more paper. It's easy to be hypnotized by the blue-ish glow of the LCD and see productivity go down to zero while time spent "working" spikes. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • bendhalpern Jan 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
    I'm speaking at Codeland this year. Hope to see you there πŸ˜„ #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kreyol_coder, @waterproofheart, @BlackGirlsCode, @girldevelopit, @WomenWhoCodeNYC, @WriteSpeakCode, @freeCodeCamp
  • catriname Jan 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
    daily changes: - sleep more - go into office JUST to touchbase/face to face - MOVE more - read more *books* - take "true" break times #DevDiscuss
  • zenrhino Jan 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Teach a SQL class. Teach a class on $MyProduct for our powerusers. CISSP (stop laughing, it's a soft rqrmnt in my dept) Product owner training (I'm more Qui Gonn than Mace Windu, time to embrace that) Learn enough Java and SpringBoot to help on $MyProduct dev team. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • nyxtom Jan 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Write a #VR #indiegame and do more meetup presentations #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • TrollGonTroll Jan 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
    2018 goals: - Get at least one job related to OpenCV. - Buy a house. - Go back to AI. - Go back to teaching and start giving tech talks. - Get my social life back. - Workout more. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • TheRealMandusa Jan 2 @ 9:50 PM EST
    My 2018 goals? 1. Get employed as a developer. 2. Use more Meteor. 3. Become the SQL master I want to be. 4. Actually learn how to really use Django. 5. Move. #DevDiscuss #HireMe
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • acangiano Jan 2 @ 9:51 PM EST
    I hope to create more pet/side software projects in my free time. #DevDiscuss
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
    What do your dev environments look πŸ‘€ like now? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ASpittel, @ThePracticalDev
  • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
    In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?
  • NaveenS16 Jan 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
    πŸ‘‰ Expanding my @Themesfinity portfolio. πŸ‘‰ Getting deeper into GraphQL & Serverless tech πŸ‘‰ Exploring @Netlify πŸ‘‰ Building couple of OSS project #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Themesfinity, @Netlify
  • PreciselyAlyss Jan 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Improve (some) of my eating habits Do a little more stretching and yoga Vitamins! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • g3nark0 Jan 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Same question I have to answer at my job this week: learn more front-end development, VR development (current task) and AR development (in the foreseable future) #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • JKirchartz Jan 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
    I have a lot of negative experiences (of How Not To Do Things), as well as more positive experiences. I don't think I'm always right, or know exactly know how I'd handle every situation, but who does? My experience and knowledge is valid. #DevDiscuss
  • DanFellini Jan 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Personal win: I made it through today, after many days off, and mostly remembered how to do my job. Mostly. #devdiscuss
  • ajw1970 Jan 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Looking forward to my first Salesforce TrailheaDX conference in March. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Jan 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Starting my day earlier πŸ•“ and taking the first few hours to focus on professional development. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • g3nark0 Jan 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Learned today that a pitch for VR development with a BIG client might happen, and that's just the beginning! #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
      In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?
  • DumasRaphael Jan 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
    More sleep Better mentor/manage coop students Get to #civictechto side project mvp Launch a public dashboard at work More contributions to OpenSource & help fold contribute to our projects #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Jan 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Tonight's topic is ✨2018 hopes and goals✨ What do you plan to get done this year? Let's share.
  • dionycdot Jan 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
    - do more freelance work - contribute on open source projects - become a better developer - dance more salsa 😎 - present my first React Native work - give back to the community - pursue financial independence #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • courtneyxann Jan 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
    I got selected to speak at #magentoimagine. It'll be my first international conference! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • sarah_federman Jan 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
    In the middle of a big refactor that will hopefully be game-changing for my team this year and it hasn't broken yet! #excited #devdiscuss
  • stsewd Jan 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Personal win: I started contributing to @readthedocs #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @readthedocs
  • waterproofheart Jan 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
    I re-did my site for the #newwwyear ahead of schedule! https://t.co/60iSaBBXws #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev