Hello I'm Rissa
I'm a fullstack software developer, international public speaker, and mentor who is taking programming to new heights!
Featured Talks
August 27, 2024
LaraconUS - D&D Strategies for Software Excellence
Although developing software and playing D&D seem like very different beasts (especially when druids are involved) there are actually a lot of lessons to be learned from Dungeons & Dragons. I’ll cover principles from D&D that can be applied...
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2024
LaraconEU - Window Magic, Command Line Wizardry
Being an effective developer is not just about writing code. Keyboard shortcuts for window management, aliases, and understanding how to optimize your command line usage will all help you take your programming to the next level. Just as setting up your...
Read MoreNovember 17, 2023
LaraconAU - Tapping into the Power of Junior Developers
Junior Developers can infuse a team with energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas. They also provide an opportunity for experienced engineers to develop and grow their mentorship and leadership abilities! In light of the Great Resignation, with tech companies...
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2022
Laracon Online - Git Interactive Rebase
Git rebase can be pretty intimidating, and even more so for a newer developer. However, it is much more approachable once you understand it better, and it can be extremely helpful in many situations. For example, did you know an interactive rebase can...
Read MoreMay 10, 2024
What's In My Raycast - with Rissa Jackson
Rissa Jackson joins Pedro to talk about what is in her Raycast. Raycast is an amazing tool for optimizing your setup! You can use it in place of Spotlight on Mac to launch applications, move...
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April 16, 2024
Ripples - The Grand Slam with Rissa Jackson
Rissa Jackson joins Greg and Michael to discuss her journey from English teacher to engineer, on her way to completing the Laracon Grand Slam tour in her first year as a conference speaker....
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March 24, 2024
LaraconIN - Window Magic, Command Line Wizardry
Being an effective developer is not just about writing code. Keyboard shortcuts for window management, aliases, and understanding how to optimize your command line usage will all help you take your...
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November 4, 2022
Longhorn PHP Keynote - Changing Your Story
We all have stories we tell ourselves, about who we are, and what we do, and we believe those stories are static. Stories like "I'm not good at backend", "I can't dance", or "I can’t figure out...
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January 28, 2022
Things Worth Learning - Changing Your Story
We all have stories we tell ourselves, about who we are, and what we do, and we believe those stories are static. Stories like "I'm not good at backend", "I can't dance", or "I can’t figure out...
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October 15, 2021
Twenty Percent Time - Life as a Junior Developer
Junior Developers can infuse a team with energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas. They also provide an opportunity for experienced engineers to develop and grow their mentorship and leadership abilities!...
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