Theatrical Storytelling Meets Technical Code Review: Saša Jurić's Elixir Conf Talk
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Summary
The article discusses Saša Jurić's talk "Tell Me a Story" at the Goatmire Elixir Conf, which blended theatrical storytelling with technical advice on pull requests and code review. The presentation used character-driven narrative to transform dry technical topics into an engaging, insightful experience. The author highly recommends watching the recording when it becomes available.
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Saša performed parts of his talk in character, turning technical topics into a compelling narrative that was part comedy, part tragedy, and fully packed with useful insights.
I highly recommend that people watch it, and I'll endeavor to ad
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