# Presentations Guide The monthly meet-up provides you an opportunity to share you passion, knowledge and experiences with other members of the group. There are four suggested formats you can choose from: ### 1. Full-Presentation * \~30-40 mins in length (aim for a \~30 minute talk, allowing \~10 minutes for questions) * Great for prepared presenters ### 2. Demi-presentation * \~15-20 mins (aim for a \~15 minute talk, allowing \~5 minutes for questions) * Great for presenters that want to share, but don't have the time to prepare a longer presentation ### 3. Code and Tell * \~15-20 mins (aim for a \~15 minute talk, allowing \~5 minutes for questions) * Present a casual walk-through of code from an application or library you have written * Great for coders who do not wish to prepare a formal presentation ### 4. Lightning talk * 5 mins maximum (questions depending on time available) * Great opportunity for first time presenters After the presentation, members will be given the opportunity to ask you questions. You may also answer questions one-on-one after your presentation, as an alternative to answering questions in front of the group if you prefer. ## Preparing your presentations There are many good resources available on preparing for your presentation. Gary Bernhardt's [How to prepare a talk](https://www.deconstructconf.com/blog/how-to-prepare-a-talk) is an example. If you think there are additional resources that would be helpful to include in this Guide, please create an issue with your suggestion. ## Booking your presentation Please message one of the organizers on [Meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/montrealelixir/) to notify them that you would like to present and for which month. Within two weeks of the meet-up, we would need to know: * Presentation format (full, demi, lightning) * Title and description * Your biography (1-2 sentences) * Twitter handle * Can the talk be recorded * Open to questions in the group * Adapter requirements for HDMI connection (if required) ## On the Night Before you present, please ensure you have completed the tasks in the [Presenters Checklist](https://montrealelixir.gitbook.io/playbook/checklists/presenters). These tasks will ensure your presentation goes smoothly - and who doesn't want that! ## Recording your presentation If you provide permission, your presentation will be recorded and posted to [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftyx5k7K_0a3wIGRtE2YQw) using [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) license. The recording includes a visual of you presenting along with your presentation slides. ## Suggested topics Would you like to present, but need a topic? Here are some suggestions: ### Elixir facets * [ ] What collection types does Elixir have and how are they implemented? * [ ] How is Elixir a functional language? * [ ] How to process collections? * [ ] How does Elixir's multi function heads work? * [ ] How does pattern matching work? * [ ] How do strings and binaries work? * [ ] How to create your first Elixir application * [ ] How to use protocols and behaviours? ### Elixir experiences * [ ] How are you using Elixir in production? * [ ] How do you monitor and/or optimize Elixir applications? * [ ] Are you using Elixir for a hobby project? * [ ] What has your experience been learning Elixir? * [ ] How to learn or options for learning Elixir? ### More general topics * [ ] OTP and Concurrency * [ ] GenStage * [ ] Nerves * [ ] Umbrella Applications * [ ] Phoenix * [ ] Ecto (and other alternatives) * [ ] Websockets * [ ] Macros * [ ] Dialyzer * [ ] Configuration files (compilation & runtime) ## Presentation Support We're here to help! Presenting in front of a group can be a nerve-racking experience. We've been there! But with the right support it can be a great experience and a professional accelerator. Please contact the organizers on [Meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/montrealelixir/). Some of the ways we can help are: * discussing topic ideas * sharing our experiences presenting * finding options for making your presentation experience less intimidating * being available for dry-runs Just let us know!