The barbecue is an excuse

How's that a barbecue is not a barbecue? The original idea was to have a barbecue, but it ended up being something that appears to be top-of-the-art in Córdoba: "pata" (leg). The term describes a service provided by some people that arrive with a huuuge cow leg, already cooked, lots of bread, some containers with different sauces and they cut the leg "live" right there and then so that you can make yourself little sandwiches to your taste. It was not clear to me if the lettuce and tomatoes was provided by the organizers or were part of the "pata" service. --facundobatista

Through a new member's eyes

It is great to see so many people engaged with the advocacy and evolution of a technology, to the point of donating work hours, long travels, giving their knowledge away and even economic contributions to the cause; convinced that it is something that is completely worth it. Coming from not-so-distant past immersed in other technologies (Microsoft, .Net, etc.) it still amazes me what can be accomplished by a community with no hierarchies, official titles nor companies supporting it.

And there's also the human aspect, the one-on-one interaction. What you share during the most informal moments, like the barbecue, or going out on Saturday is priceless. Conversations and discussions with people that, besides being professionals, are real people. Those that have no problem in sharing the solution to an issue, knowledge, and advice as well as jokes, good spirit and a beer here and there ;) (though I didn't drink, I still find it cool LOL). --fisadev

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