It has been quite a while since my first post. A lot has happened in between in both my personal life and regarding my journey to become a software professional. I landed my first summer job as a software developer in a tiny start-up company last spring. What I did was mostly scripting on Python, dealing with databases and UNIX related scripting but also some GUI adjustments in both C++/Eclipse and Java/Spring Tool Suite. I learned a lot, and more than anything, to trust into my logical thinking and potential. Even though my Master's thesis is still in progress, I am now more relaxed about my future career as ever.
Interesting things are coming up, such as Rails Girls Oulu in 8th - 9th November. Last year the event was very successful and one could really feel the enthusiasm, This year I decided to apply as a mentor and thus have a good reason to delve into the world Ruby and Rails development for a while. Web-development is something I have wanted to try my skills at for a long time and Ruby on Rails. There is also another Ruby related event in Oulu, RubySauna. There are enthusiastic developers present and I hope we'll be able to make also the women's sauna interesting. ;)
Besides the thesis writing, I will have to find time for getting really into Android development. One of the most demanding (and rewarding) courses in my Master's program is Android development course. I'm now installing the new development platform Android Studio, since it seems to be the next big thing in Android development even if Eclipse plug-in based tools are still going strong.
Here are the websites of the Ruby related events I mentioned:
http://railsgirls.com/oulu
https://tito.io/ruby-sauna/ruby-sauna-october-2013
