Oct. 4, 2025, 11 a.m.
Weeknotes: 29 September to 3 October 2025
Unpacking problem-solving priorities, context-based technical solutions, remembering the value of connecting across difference, and communities of practice creating spaces welcoming folks of all backgrounds and experience levels
Sandra's Weeknotes
What I have found gripping
Picking a problem to solve, then investigating ways to solve it with the understanding that prioritising it over others still leaves room to address those afterwards
Context continues to matter when it comes to technical solutions and ways of working
Connecting across difference remains necessary, as this allows for broader perspectives on just about anything. In my view, it takes effort and humility, but it’s worth it
Finding where you feel welcome and genuinely included, still matters
Communities of practice making it possible for folks of all backgrounds to join, learn and contribute are worth getting inspiration from
What I have read
Weeknotes Oct 2, 2025, Emily Macaulay
Fullstack Ruby: Framework News: Bridgetown 2.0 released, Rack 3 coming to Hanami, named redirects in Roda, Jared White
Before we learn a new skill, Seth Godin
Experiential knowledge, Gina Trapani
Buttondown, Gina Trapani
Annotating designs using common language, Craig Abbott
European Accessibility Act (EAA) FAQ, Ela Gorla
L’accessibilité à Paris Web, Paris Web’s organising team
Comment créer une culture du partage dans son entreprise, Nirina Rabeson
The One-Woman Dev Team Diaries #206, Nadia Odunayo
A Rubric for Evaluating Team Members’ Contributions to an Inclusive Culture, Chelsea Troy
Balancing Empowerment & Direction, Lara Hogan
What I have listened to
What I have watched
Tim Riley — What I Talk About When I Talk About Ruby, Baltic Ruby 2025 Keynote
Featured quote
Lessons from a book or teacher pass easily. Experiencing something firsthand—that is, getting your body involved—is how you absorb information into your bones. — Gina Trapani
Further reading and resources
In English
Roda, Jeremy Evans
In French
Mieux comprendre la directive européenne en matière d’accessibilité, DesignGouv / Direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM)
Référentiel général d’amélioration de l’accessibilité (RGAA), Direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM)