Episode 420 | Dave Rael (with guest host Fran Eastwood) - Give It a Try

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Dave Rael talks with Fran Eastwood about coding for charity, trying new things, solving real problems with software, being a geek, and making a contribution

Dave Rael is the host of the Developer On Fire podcast. He is a father of 3 wonderful children, a husband, podcaster, software developer and architect, and delights in matters technical and in human interaction.

Chapters: 0:16 - Fran introduces the show, AZGiveCamp, and Dave Rael1:41 - The nature and extremes of the GiveCamp model5:50 - Focusing on the problem rather than just the technical solution7:34 - The AZGiveCamp experience10:18 - Furnishing Dignity15:37 - Lessons from charity involvement23:16 - The virtues and downsides of standards and common components25:56 - Feelings of accomplishment, learning, and diversity29:25 - Admonition to get involved

Resources: AZGiveCamp Furnishing Dignity Barry Stahl on Developer on Fire Rob Richardson on Developer on Fire Justin James on Developer on Fire GeePaw Hill on Developer on Fire (it was GeePaw, not Allen Holub who talked about the "whole geek") Allen Holub on Developer on Fire (not properly referenced here, but still worth a listen) QuickenLoans - AZGiveCamp Sponsor Richard Campbell on Developer on Fire Humanitarian Toolbox Matthew 18:20

Dave's book recommendation: The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 1) - Suzanne Collins Catching Fire (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 2) - Suzanne Collins Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3) - Suzanne Collins

Dave's top 3 tips for delivering more value: Get involved