Summary of Jump2Digital'22 | Ponencia Miguel Ángel (Midu.dev): "No sirvo para programar"

00:00:00 - 00:30:00

At the Jump2Digital '22 conference, Miguel Ángel Durán, also known as Midu.dev, shared personal experiences from his journey as a programmer. He spoke about feeling like an outsider when he first started learning to code and recalled the challenges of the late 1990s when resources were limited. Midu.dev also shared an anecdote about his frustration with a university professor and how he overcame self-doubt to master programming. He emphasized the importance of having the right attitude towards learning, breaking down tasks into smaller parts, and seeking good mentors. Midu.dev offered advice to young people interested in technology, encouraging them to focus on what they enjoy and explore the technology behind it to discover opportunities within programming.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the Jump2Digital '22 conference, Miguel Ángel Durán, known as Midu on Twitch and a software engineer and technology content creator, shares his personal experience as a programmer. He starts by asking the audience if they have ever felt like they don't belong or aren't good enough to do something, such as programming. Miguel Ángel then shares his own story, admitting that he felt like he didn't belong when he first started learning to code. He recalls the past, mentioning that in 2003, the best Marvel film was Daredevil, the best mobile phone was a Nokia 3210, and the iPod was a popular product. He also mentions that he used to wear a hat and glasses, but has since given that up. Miguel Ángel then talks about his struggles with learning to code and how he wants to share his experiences to help change the negative thoughts many people have about their abilities in programming.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" conference, Miguel Ángel from Midu.dev shares his traumatic experience with mathematics during his high school years. He recalls how he was not interested in studying and preferred playing video games and eating snacks during breaks. However, when the bachelor's degree arrived, he was faced with the challenge of understanding integrals, which he found intimidating and useless. He even considered dropping out of school due to his fear of repeating a year just to improve in mathematics. Despite his reluctance, he eventually decided to attend a remedial class to improve his skills, but he was met with resistance from his mother, who had already paid for his selectivity exam. Despite the challenges, Miguel Ángel eventually passed his exams and went on to pursue a career in computer science, but not before facing more obstacles in the form of assertiveness classes.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" conference presentation by Midu.dev, also known as Miguel Ángel, he shares an anecdote about his difficult experience learning programming in the late 1990s. He explains how he struggled to keep up with his classmates due to a lack of resources and support. He recalls the difficulty of obtaining his Java manual, which was massive and expensive, and the limited technology available at the time. He also mentions how he felt frustrated with the learning process but empathizes with those who have experienced similar feelings. Despite the challenges, Midu.dev highlights how companies like Netflix have managed to reinvent themselves and how technology has evolved significantly since then.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" YouTube video, Miguel Ángel Durán (Midu.dev) shares a personal story about his frustration and disappointment with a university professor during his programming studies. He recalls feeling frustrated and insulting the professor publicly on the university forum, leading to his expulsion. Despite the negative experience, he later found solace in his passion for programming and dedicated his summer to mastering it as a form of revenge. He expresses his feelings of being unintelligent and not belonging, but eventually found motivation and persevered. Overall, Miguel Ángel's story highlights the challenges and frustrations of learning to program and the importance of perseverance and self-belief.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" conference, Miguel Ángel from Midu.dev shares his personal experience of overcoming the belief that he couldn't program. He recalls how he initially struggled with the idea of having to create a chess program and a Minecraft project for class, but eventually received a perfect score. Miguel Ángel explains that he used to think he didn't need to be good at mathematics to develop software, but he learned that while some areas like video games, artificial intelligence, and machine learning may require a strong mathematical foundation, it's possible to learn these concepts as you go. He emphasizes the importance of not letting fear of bad professors or the belief that you can't learn hold you back. Miguel Ángel encourages breaking down larger problems into smaller parts and seeking good mentors to help guide your learning journey.
• 00:25:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" conference, Miguel Ángel from Midu.dev shares his experience of self-sabotaging his learning journey due to negative thoughts and lack of belief in his abilities. He emphasizes the importance of having the right attitude towards learning and how it can make difficult tasks seem easier. Miguel Ángel encourages listeners to turn their obligations into devotion and practice consistently to master a skill. He also shares that passion for a subject often comes after consistent effort and that everyone, including teachers, friends, and companions, plays a role in fostering that passion. Miguel Ángel concludes by expressing his gratitude for those who have helped him on his learning journey and encourages listeners to believe in their abilities and keep trying.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the "Jump2Digital'22" YouTube video, Miguel Ángel (Midu.dev) shares an anecdote about his nephew who is interested in technology and often spends time on TikTok. Miguel Ángel expresses his belief that every young person of this generation is attracted to technology and offers his advice to those who may feel lost in this area. He suggests focusing on what they enjoy and exploring the technology behind it as a way to discover opportunities within programming. Using the example of Minecraft, Miguel Ángel encourages the audience to learn how things work and replicate their interests, making the learning process more enjoyable. He concludes by thanking the audience for their attention.