GitHub invites viewers to Rubber Duck Thursdays, a relaxed live coding stream where GitHub staff explore new coding ideas and build projects together.

Overview

Rubber Duck Thursdays, organized by GitHub, is a recurring livestream dedicated to informal and enjoyable live coding. These sessions are designed to foster creativity and facilitate collaborative coding within the developer community.

What to Expect

  • Live Coding on Projects: Each stream focuses on projects sourced from the ‘love of code’ list (https://gh.io/love-of-code). The hosts and audience members explore, discuss, and build new ideas together.
  • Idea Generation: Participants chat about various fun and innovative concepts, selecting projects that intrigue the community for live development.
  • Collaborative Environment: The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, encouraging viewer interaction, questions, and suggestions. Whether you are an experienced developer or a beginner, the streams aim to include everyone.
  • Learning Opportunity: By watching the coding process live, viewers gain insights into coding practices, problem-solving, and collaborative development—perfect for those looking to learn or get inspired.

Who Should Join?

  • Developers interested in real-time collaboration
  • Community members looking to contribute ideas or feedback
  • New coders eager to see informal problem-solving and project building

How to Participate

Simply tune in during the scheduled stream. There is no need to prepare; the focus is on having a lighthearted, fun experience while exploring open-source projects together.

Rubber Duck Thursdays offers a unique opportunity for developers and enthusiasts to witness live project building, connect with others, and share a collective passion for software programming.