Opening keynote for the JavaLand 2021 conference.

1. bertjan@openvalue.de
The value of learning and sharing
Bert Jan Schrijver
@bjschrijver

2. What made you
pursue a career in IT?

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8. The demoscene is an international computer art
subculture focused on producing demos: self-
contained, sometimes extremely small, computer
programs that produce audio-visual
presentations. The purpose of a demo is to show
off programming, visual art, and musical skills.
Demos and other demoscene productions are
shared at festivals known as demoparties, voted
on by those who attend, and released online.

9. The demoscene is an international computer art
subculture focused on producing demos: self-
contained, sometimes extremely small, computer
programs that produce audio-visual
presentations. The purpose of a demo is to show
off programming, visual art, and musical skills.
Demos and other demoscene productions are
shared at festivals known as demoparties, voted
on by those who attend, and released online.

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24. A couple of years later…

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26. The next step…

31. This was my story
of learning and sharing.
Let’s talk about you now.

32. Why is it important
to keep learning?

33. Infrastructure
Backend
Frontend

34. How do you keep up?

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36. The better you get,
the better it gets.

37. If you don’t understand,
don’t doubt yourself.
Ask for an explanation.

38. Have you ever
shared your knowledge?

39. Do you think it’s fun
to share knowledge?

41. Must I share knowledge?

42. Sharing knowledge
is fun!

48. Sharing knowledge
is important.

49. Ways to tell your story

51. What defines a
good presentation?

52. A good presentation
entertains the audience

54. A good presentation
educates the audience

55. A good presentation
introduces and inspires

56. A good presentation
makes contact with the audience

57. A good presentation
shares a passion

58. A good presentation tells
your story
the results
what you’ve done
what you’ve learned

59. Ready to take the stage?

60. Top 4 reasons
for not starting
with presenting

61. “I don’t know
what I should talk about”

62. “I don’t know
where to start”

63. “I’ve never presented before”

64. “I’m afraid
I’ll make a fool of myself”

65. Any other excuses? !

66. Choose something you’re
comfortable with.
Pick a topic
Fingers crossed!
Submit it
Where do I start?
Getting started with speaking
And have it reviewed.
Write an abstract
@bjschrijver

67. How to engage
In learning & sharing
@bjschrijver
Participate in communities
The better you get,
the better it gets.
Join meetups & events
Share what you’ve learned
Don’t doubt yourself,
ask for explanation.

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THAT’S IT.
NOW GO KICK SOME ASS!

69. Thanks for your time.
Got feedback? Let me know!
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authors
@bjschrijver