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The Roots of Resiliency

Ever ship a feature you were proud of, only to have requirements change—leading you to rebuild it again—and again? I did, with a gnarly multi‑step Phoenix form. It was frustrating, it sparked doubt, and it drifted into defeatism. This talk traces the journey to becoming a more resilient engineer by reframing rework as adaptive growth, deleting code boldly, and drawing strength from your community. Expect practical, lightweight habits for Elixir/Phoenix teams to bend without breaking when requirements shift—to keep momentum, clarity, and care for users.

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Meks McClure

Meks McClure (they/them) is a software engineer from the U.S. with an unconventional background in Biology and Philosophy. They were inspired to pursue a career in programming after building a website for a Mexican non-profit and seeing the positive impact it had on the community. They work as a software engineer at GridPoint, focusing on using Elixir to accelerate a sustainable energy future. Meks can often be found at a CrossFit gym, improvising vegan meals, and nomading the Americas.