From dd37dce1c9a330f8b0a063d05e32cc15ff6d02aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sacha Chua Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:23:25 -0500 Subject: Add notes for talk02 --- 2020/info/02.md | 61 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 61 insertions(+) (limited to '2020/info') diff --git a/2020/info/02.md b/2020/info/02.md index fe69afdc..074fb121 100644 --- a/2020/info/02.md +++ b/2020/info/02.md @@ -20,3 +20,64 @@ My init files, which show the organic growth of my configuration: Org-roam, the package which I am maintaining + +## Questions from the pad + +### how did the freedom of Emacs help you on your way? + +(was missed and unanswered) no, he said he got into free software +development via emacs + +### What\'s the most recent Emacs package or tool you\'ve discovered that you\'ve added to your repertoire? + + Beacon + +### Please show off your three-piece suit before you end your talk. (Requires fixing your frozen camera. If this is not possible, please post suit selfies at an easily accessible location.) + +### Have you read \"Dirk Gently\'s Holistic Detective Agency\"? (Recommended!) + +### What is your advice to start learning elisp language ? Any particular good ressource or any other tip ? + +- (info \"An Introduction to Programming in Emacs Lisp\") correction: + (info \"(eintr)\") + +- Read code, write code, read documentation, repeat. Eventually + you'll go from customizing Emacs to writing your own packages. + Emacs makes it easy to learn about the bits you're interested in, + you can get far with taking small steps. + +- mastering emacs + +### Any recommendation for good packaging guides or places to start? I get a bit overwhelmed by some things e.g. the choice of different test frameworks + +- See + +- Old but still relevant: + +- Things that a new major mode could hook into: + +## Notes + +- English Major from France and freelance software engineer +- zaeph is my new role-model for speaking the English language as a + second language +- Maintainer of org-roam: +- Became interested in using plaintext for organisation after reading: + + - accompanying video + +- Organize your life in plain + text +- Supercategory --- yeah I\'ve had that use case :-) +- I really much like this format: insight on personal development + without screensharing but in person +- Beginner + guide to elisp +- edebug → awesome (info \"(elisp) Edebug\") +- I really like this pad. +1+1+1+1 +- Guaranteed best dressed speaker, even before knowing what all the + others look like ;-) + - 3-piece suit color-coded to emacs and org-mode +- To newcomers: in my case emacs-devel and emacs-sources were amazing + resources for learning; the people were SO generous with their time, + to share comments and ideas to improve code. -- cgit v1.2.3