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Presentation Tips

Before the Presentation

  • Practice your talk multiple times
  • Record yourself and watch the playback
  • Time your presentation
  • Prepare backup slides or materials

During the Presentation

  • Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
  • Make eye contact with the audience
  • Use gestures naturally
  • Stay within your time limit

Handling Nerves

  • Take deep breaths before starting
  • Remember that the audience wants you to succeed
  • Focus on your message, not your nervousness
  • Use positive self-talk

Dos

  • Start with a strong opening
  • Use pauses effectively
  • Engage with your audience
  • Show enthusiasm

Donts

  • Read directly from slides
  • Speak too quickly
  • Use complex jargon
  • Go over time

Visual Aids

  • Keep slides simple and clean
  • Use high-quality images
  • Include relevant code examples
  • Test all demos beforehand