Tech Obsession: Lessons Learned At GDSC WOW Delhi NCR

On 18 April 2024, I received an invite to the GDSC WOW event from my friend, I have eagerly awaited since last year's missed opportunity. Without delay, I grabbed this opportunity and waited for a day
On April 21st, 2024, this event was held at IIIT Delhi which was sponsored by Hive.

Attendees were given a variety of choices across three different tracks: Design, Develop, & Discover each one offering a distinct journey into the domain of technology and innovation.

The Develop track has been a powerhouse. It starts with an exploration of browser functionality, followed by a session on best practices for web development and the construction of robust continuous integrations (CI) pipelines.
Then it followed, the discussions expanded to encompass the area of Web3 and blockchain and discuss its mass adoptions. After the break, the topic shifted to navigating the Cloud and DevOps, with a main focus on the GCP and the AI Dart SDK in Flutter.

The Discover track begins with a future voyage through technology, followed by talks on how these technologies are transforming corporate tactics. From there, the story moved easily into the world of game production, with Mritunjay Srivastav discussing his experience from concept to success. The program delves further into the future of the web, namely Large Language Models (LLMs) and web technologies, as well as the path to quantization and deployment. Following lunch, a panel discussion on entrepreneurship, market trends, and emerging technology presented guests with useful information. Attendees learned how to protect ideas, overcome stage fright, and transform passion into business as they navigated the ever-changing digital world.

Finally, the Design track provided a fascinating glimpse into the changing world ofdesign, offering insider insights for entering into UX Design, investigating the intersection of Web2, Web3, and AI technologies, and considering chances in Product Management. Attendees heard inspiring stories from engineers who shifted into design jobs, as well as useful advise for newbies to the tech field. This comprehensive program serves as a one-stop shop for anyone looking to begin or enhance their careers in design.

Among the plethora of options, I was divided between the Developer and Discover tracks. As an engineering undergraduate with a strong interest in developer tools and new trends, I eventually drifted toward the Developer track. It was an opportunity to network with fellow tech aficionados, go deep into development principles, and find fresh insights that fuelled my enthusiasm for technology.

In the developer track, a lineup of esteemed industry experts, including Nitin Pandit, Mohd. Kafeel Khan, Ankit Jaiswal, Pranav Aggarwal, and others, conducted numerous sessions.

"Unraveling the Mystery: How Browsers Bring Web Pages to Life" by Pranav Agarwal: He delved into the complicated process of how browsers interpret HTML, CSS, and JS to render web pages. Pranav discussion on the (DOM) highlight on how browsers construct and manipulate it for rendering, touching on browser behaviour, event handling, and optimizations for smooth rendering.
"Best Practices for Web App Developers" by Nitin Pandit: His session offered insights into industry-standard techniques for building high-quality web applications. He provided guidance on code organization, performance optimization, security measures, and user experience considerations. This session significantly enhanced my web development skills and practices.
Mohd. Kafeel Khan's "How to Build a Robust CI Pipeline": In this, he offered comprehensive guidance on building a trustworthy Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline. Along with introducing crucial tools like Jenkins and Blue Ocean for efficiently managing pipeline operations and commits, he also covered important topics like automating builds, executing tests, and smoothly deploying apps.

In addition, the panel discussion with Sandeep Jain, Sam Baisla & Rahul Sethi was enlightening and encouraging. I was particularly moved by Sandeep's story because of his unwavering commitment to developing a community-driven effort over the course of five years, motivated only by passion and family support. His story served as an inspiring reminder that excellence is the result of persistent hard work and persistence in order to achieve success.
Similarly, Ram's narrative about his venture in blockchain highlighted the significance of consistency and self-belief. His commitment to learning and sharing knowledge daily exemplifies the power of perseverance and faith in oneself.

Moreover, Sandeep Sir's story during the panel discussion had a big impact. Sir five-year journey, motivated by passion and family support, to establish a community-driven effort demonstrated the value of perseverance and hard work in accomplishing goals. As he related his experiences, it became clear that perseverance and dedication are more important for success than sudden glory. This touched me and encouraged me to pursue my goals.

Sam Baisla shared his concepts on personal branding & startup initiation to guide navigating the world of entrepreneurship. His emphasis on being up-to-date, building connections, and also analyzing market trends resonated with the audience & also highlighted the value of continuous learning and adaptability.

The panel discussion was a powerful reminder of the transformational power that perseverance, diligence, and confidence can have when it comes to realizing one's dreams as an entrepreneur. It inspired me to stick with my objectives and never give up on developing and being better.