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How does Meta use Kotlin to improve the reliability of their codebase and their developer experience? #Android development at Meta has been Kotlin-first for almost three years now. Eve Matthaey, Software Engineer Kotlin journey at KotlinConf’24: - Meta's Android team has introduced 20 million lines of Kotlin to their codebase since shipping the first line of Kotlin five years ago. - Adopting Kotlin has improved the reliability of their codebase and made it more concise, realizing at least a 10% reduction in lines of code. - Kotlin build speeds are a dominating factor for a great developer experience, and incremental compilation is key for having a quick feedback loop. #Kotlin #AndroidDevelopment #Meta #DeveloperExperience #KotlinConf #CodeReliability #TechInnovation

Hi Folks,   I've been quiet on here recently, and I wanted to share a network update of where I'm at.   The TL;DR is I am actively back on the job hunt, and I'm looking to transition into the video game industry in a business operations role.   In July, you may recall I decided to leave Amazon after seven years supporting the company. Amazon has been a major component of my life. Not only did it stretch my imagination of what is possible for a company, but also what is possible for me as a person. It was a difficult decision, and it felt irresponsible and, frankly, privileged to leave without "the next steps" figured out while others were forced into the decision. But layered in my decision was the realization that I was burnt out, and I was chasing things that didn't really add the greatest value to my life.   I left asking myself, "What do you REALLY want to do?" It wasn't easy, at first, to answer. I let my mind get bogged down by what I had done and what I thought would create the "perfect through-line" in my career. Amid this contemplation, I found myself going to my safe place -- video games.   I will be honest with you that I've never truly given video games fair consideration for a career. Growing up, I faced constant consternation when I told adults I liked video games. They were labeled a "waste of time," "immoral," and "childish." As I aged, it only got worse when professionals didn't find it "serious," or if they liked them, talking about it was somehow also "not serious." But I couldn't disagree more, and I could write whole posts about the life lessons I learned playing Atari with my Great Grandmother, the OG Ms. Pac-Man.   So, I decided to dig deeper. Alongside my market research, I wanted to sharpen my technical skills to see what it's like for a dev to make a video game (spoiler: it's super challenging). Using free Unity courses, I completed the Junior Programmer learning path; I created a working prototype for my own game; and I put together a portfolio of the concept. While it's nothing incredible, and it might not lead to anything, working on it has ignited in me a deeper passion for video games and the people who love them.   So, there's my update. I'm actively pursuing a business operations role within the video game industry. I'm not naïve enough to think it will be easy, or it will even be my next job. However, I'm extremely encouraged by the community of gaming professionals I've encountered. I'd especially like to shoutout Amir Satvat & Jon Wolheim who hosted an amazing session for professionals recently impacted by layoffs. Thank you both for giving your time, prioritizing those folks impacted, and letting folks like me participate in the conversation!   I'll share more in the future. For now, thank you to everyone who has reached out and checked-in! It has meant the world to me.   #opentowork #videogames #projectmanagement #programmanagement #gameon

🚀 Excited to announce that I've just received my Google Arcade swag! 🎉 As a proud member of Google Arcade🕹️, I'm diving into a world of cutting-edge technology and innovation straight from Google's labs. What is Google Arcade, you ask? It's more than just a platform; it's a gateway to explore the latest advancements in tech, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Here's why you should join Google Arcade: 1️⃣ **Stay Ahead of the Curve:** Gain exclusive insights into Google's newest technologies and tools before they hit the mainstream. 2️⃣ **Hands-On Learning:** Access resources, workshops, and events designed to help you master new skills and techniques. 3️⃣ **Community Collaboration:** Engage with a vibrant community of developers, designers, and creators passionate about shaping the future of technology. My GCP Profile: https://lnkd.in/g9eiWNxj Don't miss out on the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation! Join me in Google Arcade and let's unlock the possibilities together. 💡 #GoogleArcade #Innovation #TechCommunity

done with adding a profile page in a capstone project given by #meta this was an easy task to perform but, what comes next is a bit challenging. I have to make a home page which requires a lot of concepts and logic however, I will keep updating my progress on #linkedin and #x #android #androiddevelopment #project #profile #coding #coursera #meta #day16

"Excited to share that I've just completed Meta's Introduction to Front-End Development course! 🚀 Grateful for the opportunity to build a solid foundation in web development and eager to continue honing my skills. Here's to new challenges and opportunities ahead! #FrontEndDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #Meta"

🚀 Exciting News: Google Arcade 2023 Concluded Successfully! 🎮 Thrilled to share that I've successfully completed the Google Arcade 2023, a dynamic platform where innovation meets gaming excellence! 🕹️✨ Throughout this exhilarating journey, I immersed myself in a world of cutting-edge technologies, engaging challenges, and collaborative experiences. 🌐💡 The diverse range of activities pushed my boundaries and allowed me to gain invaluable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of gaming. 🏅 With immense pride, I earned 30 badges that reflect my dedication, skills, and passion for the gaming industry. Each badge symbolizes a unique achievement and a step forward in my personal and professional growth. 🎖️ I want to express my gratitude to the incredible community at Google Arcade for creating an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. 🙏👏 This experience has not only enhanced my technical proficiency but has also enriched my network with like-minded individuals who share a common passion for innovation. I look forward to leveraging these connections to explore new opportunities, collaborations, and projects in the gaming and tech space. Let's continue to level up, embrace challenges, and push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of gaming and technology! 🚀🎮 #GoogleArcade #GamingInnovation #TechEnthusiast #LevelUp #AchievementUnlocked #ContinuousLearning #GameOn 🔗

Taro is used by ~70,000 engineers for career growth and our backend costs $650/month to run. We use Firebase where our costs are dominated by Firestore, a document-based database. Within Firestore, the costs are dominated by database reads, about 60 million per month!! 😳 Unfortunately, there's no easy way for us to segment where the reads are coming from. We're probably querying too many documents on some surface of the app, but I'm not sure where... Programming is a more extreme example of the classic marketing quote: "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half." I'm sharing to invite feedback and transparency. This is the kind of info I was always curious about when I was working at Meta, where money was infinite and I never thought about compute costs. I don't have a good sense of whether our use of Firebase is inefficient. Is the data above surprising to you? Our server costs are not too worrisome now, but a quick change that could save hundreds of dollars a month would be time well spent.

Thrilled to announce: I've just completed my iOS Development course with Meta on Coursera! It's been an incredible journey, diving deep into  Swift programming, UI/UX design, and app deployment. Thanks to the fantastic instructors and hands-on projects, I've gained invaluable skills and insights. Ready to apply my newfound knowledge to real-world projects and pursue my passion for app development! Big thanks to Meta, Coursera, and all involved.🌟 #iOSDev #Meta #Coursera

Achieving a new certification, particularly from a globally recognized corporate entity, is immensely gratifying. I am presently engaged in the (Meta Front End Developer & Meta Backend Developer & iOS Software Engineering Certifications) Certification Program. This program is designed to equip participants with industry-relevant skills, making them prime candidates for leading technology firms such as META, Google, and other tech giants. The program comprises nine courses, and I am currently progressing through the second course, which focuses on programming with JavaScript. My prior knowledge in this field has enabled me to advance quickly through the material. While reviewing extensive lines of code can be somewhat tedious, the knowledge and skills gained are undeniably valuable and rewarding.

Imagine how anonymous users on the Internet behave. Now multiply that by many millions of users, most of which are kids. Keeping that environment safe is the job of Safety at Roblox. Within Safety, Account Identity keeps them accountable. The premise is that users that are accountable (responsible for their actions) will be better behaved. One way we work towards that is by verifying users, to strengthen our ability to recognize bad actors that attempt to come back on the platform. But as you can imagine, no one is going to verify unless there's a reason to; so we also work with feature teams across Roblox and Creators to gate access to features to require these verifications. We do this with our authorization platform, which incorporates other factors too, like for compliance. I’m the HM for this role and I’m looking for a partner in developing Roblox’s Identity Platform. We currently provide an access management platform to control who has access to features, using real world user identity signals that we collect , analyze and verify. This keeps us involved in a lot of exciting projects. If this interests you, follow the link and apply! https://lnkd.in/gm9YY_cR