diff --git a/docs/posts/2026/03/13/2026-03-25-whiteboard-practice-luma.png b/docs/posts/2026/03/13/2026-03-25-whiteboard-practice-luma.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..41a84f2 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/posts/2026/03/13/2026-03-25-whiteboard-practice-luma.png differ diff --git a/docs/posts/2026/03/13/index.md b/docs/posts/2026/03/13/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7cca008 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/posts/2026/03/13/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +title: "IRL: Whiteboard Practice Night" +date: 2026-03-13 +authors: + - omar +categories: + - Career +tags: + - interview-prep + - whiteboard + - coding-practice + - communication + - problem-solving + - beginner-friendly + - irl + - edmonton +--- + +Join Weekly Dev Chat for a whiteboard practice night focused on explaining your thinking clearly while solving coding problems — a skill that matters in interviews and on the job. + +This is **not** about speed or perfection. We'll work through junior-friendly, approachable coding problems while practicing how to: + +- Understand the problem and build a solid mental model +- Ask clarifying questions and state assumptions +- Talk through your approach step-by-step +- Explain tradeoffs (even for simple solutions) +- Stay calm and communicate when you get stuck + +The hosts will demo 1–2 example problems first, then attendees can volunteer to take a turn (whiteboard/interview style). **Participation is optional** — watching and learning is totally welcome. + +The event runs on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Edmonton Public Library – Strathacona. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Register and view full details on Luma: + +[https://luma.com/hcsxff11](https://luma.com/hcsxff11) + +[![IRL Whiteboard Practice Night event image](2026-03-25-whiteboard-practice-luma.png)](https://luma.com/hcsxff11) + +*Nano Banana created the header image based on a previous variant of the WDC logo I designed.