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+title: "The Power of Crystal: A language for humans and computers @ Helvetic Ruby 2024"
+author: straight-shoota
+summary: "A talk by Johannes Müller about Crystal at a Ruby Conference in Switzerland"
+categories: community
+image: "/assets/blog/2024/2024-09-19 helvetic-ruby power of crystal.jpg"
+tags: [talk, ruby, helvetic-ruby, conference]
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+I gave a talk at [Helvetic Ruby 2024](https://helvetic-ruby.ch/2024) about Crystal.
+It's tailored to the perspective of Rubyists, but prior Ruby experience is not required to follow along.
+
+The recording is [available on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdOh82qLzZQ):
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+<iframe width="840" height="473" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XdOh82qLzZQ?si=S5pQOWZSIMchGS5t" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; height: auto;"></iframe>
+
+Slides are at [github.com/straight-shoota/power-of-crystal](https://github.com/straight-shoota/power-of-crystal).
+
+The conference did not allow questions from the audience. But there were great opportunities for socializing and discussion with the speakers during long breaks between talks.
+During the event I got to talk to many people about Crystal.
+The exposure to Crystal spans a very wide range: Some had never heard of Crystal, others had wanted to learn more and try it out, and quite a few enthusiasts with experience in production use.
+
+I really enjoyed the experience. It was a great opportunity to expose Crystal to different audiences.
+In many encounters we discussed the features and future of Crystal.
+I'd like to encourage everyone to do that as well. It's great to meet peers and exchange ideas, be it in a physical location or a virtual space.
+
+If you'd like to spread the word about Crystal in a talk, workshop or other event, feel free to reach out for support.
+The Crystal Team is happy to help you shape it.
+
+![](/assets/blog/2024/2024-09-19 helvetic-ruby johannes müller.jpg)