Nerd Talk 12/4/2019

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## Dylan
- had a child (doing well)
- being tired stinks
- phoenix live view, react-y framework without JS. still a bit beta but very cool in that its server rendered views. learning more about gen_servers
- host NOVA elixir meetup & talking to rachael about handling
- dissertation has slowed to a halt with a baby

## Angela
- working on information architecture on HRC
- interested in product design in PD
- artistic coding Zach Leiberman & p5.js as intros into dev
- working on webapp, getting close to the end but things are slowing down. adding features like chat but wanting to take data like BPM or genre to change colors/etc for moods

## Joe
- stern pinball got changed from elixir to django/python so elixir PD diminished
  - django has been surprisingly robust and looks promising so it may provide new opportunities
- been making rust videos and publishing them but dealing with impostor syndrome, but geared toward beginners
  - doing several of them may help get a cadence
- learning 3d programming with webgl
### next time
- work on a timeline for next videos

## Nate
- clojure is going well - allows to focus on other stuff not language stuff
- working on a feature dealing with text shape
  - using clojure's cycle method to deal with some issues
- looking to become more full-stack
- looking at p2p data synchronization
- using wanikani app for learning kanji
  - has a good way of breaking up sessions to prevent cramming
- using crybaby pedal with violin
- need to find a good next book
  - recursion book?
  
## Ben
- been real busy with client work but that is breaking
- painting more rooms in house
- reading PM for Humans
- getting back to silly chilly