The poetry of programming | Linda Liukas | TEDxCERN
Linda Liukas believes that a movement in technology is already happening and that we need to engage everyone -- especially the next generation -- to take part. She wants to create a more diverse and colourful world of technology, starting with the poetry of code.
Linda Liukas is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator. Her children's book, Hello Ruby, raised a total of $380,000 on Kickstarter. She founded Rails Girls, which has organized workshops in over 230 cities, teaching the basics of programming to more than 10,000 women. Linda worked at Codeacademy, which she left to write stories that teach children about software and programming. She won the 2013 Ruby Hero prize and was named the Digital Champion of Finland by the EU Commissioner for Digital Agenda.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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I love how passionate she is about programming and computers. Incredible woman.
@davek89666
8 жыл бұрын
I think so too
@webcoderph
8 жыл бұрын
+ChuppaChuck same here. incredible woman.
@Streunekater
7 жыл бұрын
Could we pleeeease clone her? :)
@wallhack7244
7 жыл бұрын
Finally an amazing presentation by a women.
@saracara9151
6 жыл бұрын
woman
She is a person who really have found a job of her dream.
There are people in the world that are really interesting. Linda is one of them.
@1DJLNR
8 жыл бұрын
she is like most of us born in the 80's so she would seem special to all of her age group indeed.. Most of us from the 80's had no choice but to code to get more because tv made us aware that computers could be doing more, the ones who say they didn't code are just lazy and don't want to get back into it..
@bulentcetin5429
7 жыл бұрын
Arnoldas Trumpickas 099393ri
@lewiknight3180
5 жыл бұрын
"Most of us from the 80's had no choice but to code to get more because tv made us aware that computers could be doing more, the ones who say they didn't code are just lazy and don't want to get back into it.." ----- What a ridiculous statement.
@user-go9kw6wf4m
Жыл бұрын
@@1DJLNR wtf
she is like Disney's Princess of Programming tm
@st0ckk242
5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA
@sanzida171
3 жыл бұрын
This is so accurate
@user-go9kw6wf4m
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@nigarvalikhanova3274
8 ай бұрын
I feel that way, too
I love her cheerful childlike attitude. Her audience however is bit too quiet...
@MrKevinontube
7 жыл бұрын
Some had their arms folded.... quite a large number of audience.
@zignd
7 жыл бұрын
Well pointed out xD
@criticmc837
7 жыл бұрын
caught in the moment, she said it so well
@morpheus6749
7 жыл бұрын
There is a vanishingly thin line between "childlike attitude" and mental retardation. I'm afraid she crosses the line into the latter.
@carkod
7 жыл бұрын
Geniuses are "retarded". Look at rainman
I always found it weird that computers are at the core of our civilisation and yet we don't really teach kids much about them... Programming and computer science should be a core discipline, alongside mathematics and physics.
@samsemp10l23
7 жыл бұрын
IKR
@SirKrazzy
7 жыл бұрын
it is a discipline i have computer construction, programming and operacional systems and im 15 (in my school in 10º grade)
@volikoto
7 жыл бұрын
Lucky you. Study well mate.
@MrJohnConstitution
7 жыл бұрын
So true Cristi, we stand in danger of creating the generation that the speaker spoke of, a generation of computer users with no idea of how to be a computer programmer. And it is so sad too.With today's technology there are tiny single board computers that cost $50 or less, with a keyboard and a TV anyone can learn to program, but most kids don't even understand why this is even a good thing.
@CristiNeagu
7 жыл бұрын
John Constitution Well, it's a generation of instant gratification. Why bother programming a game when you can just buy one? Even though we might enjoy the challenge and reward of programming, kids these days might see it as a meaningless chore. And that's the sad thing. Why challenge yourself when you can have it for free?
she is adorable and has a lot of confidence
"Programmers write the code for other programmers to read and build upon" this is the most important lesson for any programmer watching this video
@isaiahpaul56
2 ай бұрын
hahahahhahahahahahhahhahahhahha
people like her are really pushing the boundries we experience today. Great work, thank you
@lwm6d206
4 жыл бұрын
Озт
wait, Linda Liukas? I know you probably won't ever read this, but if you are who I think you are.... (if I am wrong please tell me so I can delete this xD) You worked in CodeCademy with us! I am one of the moderators that you actually promoted, I still remember when you left... I felt like greatness had been lost. I am happy to see your ruby project made it, and I am happy to see how far you got with it. I'm so proud that I met you! Go for it girl!
@neonz2712
8 жыл бұрын
+Pedro Martins I think it's quite funny. You are getting excited from seeing another partner you once worked with, and I'm excited by meeting a developer at CodeCademy!
@asadmajgaonkar229
5 жыл бұрын
Yess she was in code academy How i know that? Its in the description:)
@sandeepbolla
4 жыл бұрын
Now I get the reason where she got those nice interpretations of programming from.... her experience at codeacademy is the key
@Rose-dm2xe
3 жыл бұрын
wow
The world needs more like her.Not only as computer scientists but also as a motivator. It's the job of people, who are in computer science field, to make others realise that computers are not magic but a product of human logic. She has nailed her job.
she is the most convincing lecturer i never had :)
@katdareshruti
3 жыл бұрын
My teachers took away my love of learning
I'm going to buy her book to help me introduce my little sister to coding :)
@worldshaper1723
6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna do the same with my nice. Did you end up buying the book?
If there is any of you who's still watching in 2020, I'm gonna tell you my story. I started to learn programming solely because, in this age and century, computer has taken over the world and naturally I would like to work in a such promising filed, so it's because of money. But, I find it's hard to actually learn because I don't have the motivation. But then I watched this woman. She's so passionate and that made me realise the true essence of programming and computers. Thank you Linda, as you said I'm gonna work hard so that this generation is the last to know computers as merely glowing box. To our own liitle universe and rules!
@tobydude7462
4 жыл бұрын
Yh she is really inspiring
@cisbani_sw
3 жыл бұрын
It has been really emotional, for real
@5koKirilov
2 жыл бұрын
how old are you?
CS could be intimidating, im so glad there's a colorful personality like hers to make programming such a lovely and fun adventure for kids, instead of dull lectures and harsh feedbacks
That is exactly how Computer Science has to be introduced to children and adults alike. I give a similar discourse to the students in the first class of my courses. "Create anything you imagine with these free tools you are about to learn". She explains it way better than I ever could, though.
She's doing a great job by introducing computers to kids.. and if you are feeling ackward to see her so over sweet, remember it's not for u.. she's a passionate teacher, her little students must be loving her..
I wish I had a teacher like that in kindergarden. I love the way you narrated you way through this real life tests and experiences of trying to make kids see the real world with another set of eyes. The eyes of makers!!!
She is a great story teller and computer poet :) I love her energy. As an educator, I want to be able to transmit the kids this enthusiasm for programming. We need to approach new technology from a place of curiosity, wonder and desire to understand and discover, not from fear. Wonder is what makes the world so interesting. Fear is paralyzing kids, making talent and the joy of life go away. I hope we can make them understand reality, imagine another one and create it. No more kids in fear. We need more people like her.
One can write and read english, but this doesn't mean u can write a Shakespeare play. One can know every major organ in the body, now try a surgery, it won't work. One may know how to use a camera to film, this doesn't mean u make the next avengers movie. Too much focus on programming languages and not on architectural patterns. While you must understand the language offcourse, it's a tool, and there should be more focus on patterns and structure, and then the language u use is trivial. To me this is the true essence of programming.
@papeetechild
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have not yet begun to learn to code; so it's great to hear this.
@jakubnei2195
7 жыл бұрын
best way to learn to code, is to code, alot, and keep in mind there is always a better way to code something, always seek the perfect code, perfect solutions, perfect patterns, try different things, google hella lot, try making games in Unity3D (or any other game engine) with placeholder art, you must enjoy it in the first place
@nnhhl6447
7 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@TheKafaniKirarim
7 жыл бұрын
While I totally agree with this, I see the most efficient way to recognise and grasp the programming patterns and structures is to start tinkering with code. For me it is like trying to learn how to ride a bike. You can read about it for years, but you won't learn a thing until you ride a bike. So, in my humble opinion, one should balance to learn architectural patterns with low level code writing. Otherwise you are trying to learn theoretical information and they just linger in your mind, without getting attached to real concepts.
@sam_making_games
7 жыл бұрын
Darren T You get them from experience.
Ohh, I`m almost crying... This speech was so interesting and so inspirable. I literally wanna go and do something, learn and create. Thanks for this feelings, Linda
Linda is the author and illustrator of Hello Ruby, a children’s picture book about the whimsical world of computers, as well as the founder of Rails Girls, a global movement to teach young women programming in over 260 cities. She loves Muji, Zelda Fitzgerald, software and sparkly things.
Life runs on code. Amazing representation of programming.
She looks like my computer engineering classmates... In my dreams.
@RavinderPayal
7 жыл бұрын
you just stole my dream,,,,,,,,,way ahead ........she is mine :p ...........
@criticmc837
7 жыл бұрын
get your filthy hands of her!!!!!!!!
@Mr_nn23
7 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Rodriguez True
@madisonxyz9887
7 жыл бұрын
Samuel Clemens 😂😂
@ck7603
5 жыл бұрын
This is why they don't want to go into cs
Love the way she Smiles.
She is absolutely gorgeous never get tired of listening to her beautiful voice
I have become really amused by her passion about programming. I have fallen in love of way of her speak.
Only a couple minutes in and I can already tell this is going to be a really moving, inspiring talk - such a warmth and sincerity of spirit, such passion and clarity
love this
I had a chance to read a magazine that covers the first page with Linda Liuka's image. I read many of her quotes. Her skills and passion for learning and attempt to become an inspirational person for little kids are so admirable. Furthermore, it didn't surprise me she's a Finn. The education system in Finland is magnificent. No doubt the education in Finland is one of the best education systems in this world.
LINDA, IS THE INTERNET A PLACE?!?! Thank you for sharing your perspective. I am starting my Coding Bootcamp on Monday and this was just what a poet, weirdo, and critical thinker needed to hear 🖤
Passion,Attitude and more than that Smile......a perfect talk
Shes so sweet when talking about programming and the way she describe it, its amazing.
Excellent and inspiring! Nearly finished my technology educator career but her talk makes me wish I were just starting!
This video just made my day!!! Her passion is infectious :)
"We are raising only consumers instead of creators" wow!!
I'm back at this video after reading her book. I'm speechless, the book is amazing, she's amazing. It's a MUST read!
I don't know what a creative person looks like, but I think she's a good representation. As we grow up we learn this code of ethics and way to behave and not to behave, that we become linear. If instead of burying our kid side, we kept it and embraced it, I believe much more creativity would be present within people.
@oODakoTaOo
8 жыл бұрын
+dudas12100 "... we learn this code of ethics and ..." That's called "culture" and process of enculturation is actually good to make your life and social interactions easier, so you have an orientation about what is considered wrong or right in different situation. Ofc, it also determines your thinking process, since you become trained to think in a very specific direction and not a very broad one. Bring yourself into situations where you're surrounded by people with other cultures and you'll see how your way of thinking shifts and inspirations for a more creative mindset will pop up. At least that's my personal experience.
Beautiful. Absolutely lovely expression of our industry. Thank you.
I love her positieve energy!!
This is a dramatic lecture. Totally liked it. The most unique way of describing a computer and what constitutes it, where it all started from, where it is heading towards, impact on humanity and so many tales.
She’s got a good point. Getting everyone comfortable to get involved can be a huge asset we’re underutilizing because of social division. It’s a dear price to pay for impatience and quick clap backs.
The kids got an angel from paradise... she's so adorable! she could be the best storyteller as well... she's perhaps
I'm blown away! Thank you so much Linda!
I found myself carrying a smile all throughout the video. She has a very pleasant manner of speaking.
This is great, her talking about the little girl and the bike light gave me chills
great to see people love programming , i am a beginner but yes i am learning it and i am in love with it
@gocrypto7017
Жыл бұрын
hi, its 4 years now..how is it going/
I loved this Mesmerizing smile of your's Linda...
This is so inspiring! she is adorbz and i LOVE the stories and examples she brought in to explain and the cute images used to present. Truly is something amazing to watch and listen to. very very inspiring.
I personally feel that she's a wonderful story teller.
Linda saved my day, by her passionate explaining, why we all (from 4-99) should try to learn, understand, do and teach more about coding. -> Let's be more innovative! Great Job !!!
This is by far my fave ted talk. One of the things I'm incredibly grateful to my mom for is the fact she introduced me to the computers before I even started elementary school. And over time she explained stuff I didnt understand, she'd look up things I asked just to get me an answer, and by the time I was 10 I had pretty much already decided, I wanna be a programmer. Im 18 now and I'm still as passionate about software dev as I was all those years ago, if not more. I'm a girl so a lot of people just made a horrified expression when the 10,11,12 year old me said I wanna be a programmer but i enjoyed their surprise instead of feeling insecure. I enjoyed feeling like I understand something beyond comprehension of those much older than I. Thanks Linda and TedxCern, this video just reminded me of how it all began for me
What an incredible poet and programmer. Thank you Linda :)
I loved it................... I excite when someone talks something about What I am doing and what I love to do. Thanks Madam Linda
This is wonderful, maybe my favorite TED talk
her smily nature made me feel something i can not describe in words but , i felt good and happy
Holy crap. This is a great talk. This woman amazing! Love it!
would die for her, she's so adorable and such and inspiring intellectual!! wow
her presence was very soothing and energetic throughout the whole presentation which made it enjoyable to listen to
loved the way you spoke,...it brought which brought me back to my childhood...where the things were simple...i would tamper different things within my computer.....it gave me the inspiration i needed to look at things differently...a bit more positively... 🥰
I loved all of it. such a great way of presenting information.
This is beautiful she has given me a whole new meaning to computer science
It is a beautiful world of infinite possibilities, I love living in it.
I noticed that she is keeping her smile throughout the whole video. That's great.
I love this girl.
her passion moves me
@osiris5449
6 жыл бұрын
Michelle Ruiz Sorry, must find the right algorithm.
She talk Amazingly with emotions
I tried guitar, singing, and dancing, yet, it was altering videogames codes, writing Excel formulas, macros and queries where I discovered my true creative passion and where I get inspired, where I dream and wonder how awesome it would be to have this or that, and fearlessly start to make the vision a reality.
I pray someday I will be in TEDx and sharing my experience and passion :) God Bless TEDx
Her charming personality and that great big smile is the essence of this video :D
This is so beautiful. I want to teach all the children about computers now as well.
I'm thrilled though, my quest for becoming a programmer died too early of my life, now in a different field of work but my personal taste and interest in computer's made find this video.
Human brain's capacity isn't growing any bigger but the indispensable technologies we use in a modern world are growing incredibly fast and more complicated over time.
Brilliant young woman.
A perfect reminder of how important it is to just play and imagine.
Will definitely re-watch
That was the cutest speech I ever listened to.....
intoxicating enthusiasm; i envy her
"The kids of today, they tap, swipe and pinch their way through the world. But unless we give them tools to build with computers, we are raising only consumers instead of creators"
She's amazing .She's the perfect cupcake application.
Just looking at her makes me happy😃
Such a beautiful human being. I am smitten!!
This is a beautiful video just watch it without any second thought!
How innocent she is, amazing. There is only few people like this in the whole world.
I need that kind of happiness in her life....Look how cheerful she is
Great Confidence!!!
How come the bike lamp that also does movie projector doesn't exist yet ?
I can feel the passionate form her.
I'm quite impressed by this woman. Yes, we are here to create, whether with a computer or without it but, as she pointed out, computers are becoming an everyday reality so in order to understand the rapidly changing world, we'd better understand what's happening behind that screen that we keep using day and night...
great speaker, great mind set, great programmer
Just Wow! Now, I'm motivated.
She is so effing AMAZING!!!! so inspiring
Her life became alive through programming. Amazing!
WOW i clapped so loudly after watching this awesome talk
Aww, she is so positive
I think this is one of the most Ted talks i enjoyed because of that smile.
Is everyone sleeping in the audience? She is amazing Passionate about programming. And I like her smily face while explaining all this .😎 Thanks TEDx . And also Thanks KZread for making possible to watch such wonderful video..
Excellent conference and work.
She's so passionate about it
She is so adorable! :)