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How to Survive Your First TYPO3 Developer Days
Developer Days are just around the corner, and for the TYPO3 community, it's our highly anticipated event of the year. It's a week where everyone comes together and reconnects in the picturesque city of Karlsruhe. As a first-time attendee, I am eager to make the most of this experience and fully prepare for my first Developer Days. To help me prepare, we reached out to seasoned community members for their advice on how to maximize the benefits of this annual event. Here’s what we gathered.
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First, let’s cover the essentials. As this will be multiple days filled with talks, technical workshops and networking, it’s important to keep in mind the necessities that will set you up for success. Most importantly and reiterated amongst the community: the GenoHotel does not have air conditioning in the private rooms! You’ve been warned. Since our hotel rooms don't have air conditioning and the weather is expected to be quite warm, we recommend packing light, breathable clothing. Additionally, consider bringing along some extra t-shirts. This will ensure everyone stays comfortable and can fully enjoy the event!
Essentials
- Pack accordingly! There will be a lot of information to take in! As one community member reminded us, don’t forget to pack the essentials including your laptop, toothbrush, deodorant (it’s going to be hot!), cell phone, cash for the drink machine, and most importantly, a good attitude!
- Make sure your equipment meets the prerequisite to participate. Visit the workshop page to ensure your machine is ready. Generally speaking, you’ll need a machine that’s set up and ready to run a local instance of TYPO3.
- Power up! Don’t forget to pack your power adapters, dongles, chargers, etc.
- Prepare for heat! As we’ve said, there is no A/C at the GenoHotel and it gets hot at the Developer Days. Make sure you’re prepared to beat the heat and stay fresh! Hydrate! As always, it will be hot in Karlsruhe this August and you’ll want to make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day.
Your Room is Your Refuge
Recharge, refuel, rejoin! As with any event, there will be a lot of information to take in and social interactions to be had. The GenoHotel is where everything takes place and your room is in close proximity for a quick retreat. If you feel you need to recharge the social batteries, take a shower or decompress, you are never far from that opportunity. Having your room nearby is also convenient for a power nap if needed!
Take a look at the hotel layout and map here.