Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan talk with Rainer Stropek, creator of CoderDojo Linz and Rust Linz.
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Timestamps* [@0:00] - Introduction to Rust Linz * [@3:23] - How did Rainer get into teaching kids in Austria how to code * [@5:17] - CoderDojo’s vision in creating a coding club * [@7:44] - Why text-based programming is not an option for kids younger than 10 * [@11:31] - Starting programming at a young age * [@18:40] - Is coding and programming for everyone? * [@22:40] - Parent’s huge influence on kids who wants to pursue programming * [@24:32] - CoderDojo’s approach to inclusive programming * [@33:55] - CoderDojo for adults and for kids * [@35:59] - Rainer’s programming background * [@37:29] - Organizing Rust Linz meet-ups * [@43:26] - Rust meet-up schedules * [@45:09] - Call for speakers for Rust Linz * [@49:22] - Using rust in building web APIs and application programming * [@50:14] - Interfacing Rust with other languages * [@52:19] - Future of WebAssembly * [@54:01] - Parting thoughts
CreditsIntro Theme: Aerocity
Audio Editing: Plangora
Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset
Show Notes: Plangora
Hosts: Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan