Question 1

How often is Awesome Talks updated?

Accepted Answer

The README says updates happen whenever the maintainer watches a worthy talk, but there's no fixed schedule. It relies on personal commitment and community pull requests for new additions.

Question 2

What's a good first talk on functional programming?

Accepted Answer

For beginners, 'Functional Principles for Object-Oriented Developers' by Jessica Kerr is approachable, or 'Don't fear the Monad' by Brian Beckman for foundational concepts. Check the Functional Programming category for more options.

Question 3

Awesome Talks vs other curated lists: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Awesome Talks is great for a hand-picked, quality-focused selection by one curator. For broader coverage, use meta-lists like Awesome List, which aggregate many curated resources but may lack personal vetting.

Question 4

How to add a talk to Awesome Talks?

Accepted Answer

Submit a pull request on GitHub with the talk details following the existing format (speaker, event, year, duration). Ensure it's a talk you've watched and found exceptional to maintain the list's quality standards.

Question 5

Are there any talks on DevOps or cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

Based on the categories, DevOps isn't explicitly covered, but related topics might appear in Methodologies or Software Design. It's not a primary focus, so you might need to look elsewhere for dedicated content.

Question 6

Can I watch these talks without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Awesome Talks only provides links to external platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. You'll need to use those platforms' download features or third-party tools for offline viewing, as the list doesn't host videos.

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