Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd April, 2017
Do you know someone who would be excited about learning Ruby on Rails?
Learn Ruby on Rails at this free two-day workshop. Get in quick! Applications are open and spaces are limited.
Rails Girls offers a casual and friendly environment.
You learn
Designing, prototyping and coding with the help from our coaches.
You need
Your own laptop, curiosity and a sprinkle of imagination!
How much does the workshop cost?
Nothing, it’s free! You just need to be excited! And we can help out with public transport costs if necessary.
Who is this aimed at?
People with non-binary gender identities or who identify as a girl or women, with basic knowledge of working with a computer. All ages may attend, but we would prefer very young people to come with a parent or guardian. Please bring your laptop.
Can men attend?
Yes, but you need to be accompanied by an interested woman. Also, girls are given a priority.
Do you have a code of conduct?
Yes — it is here. We expect all attendees, coaches, and sponsor representatives to behave respectfully to make sure everyone has a great time.
I know how to program — How can I help?
We’re also looking for people to be coaches and help out with teaching and sharing the passion for Ruby on Rails. Apply here.
Ready to sign up?
Complete this application form now!
Schedule:
Note: This schedule is subject to change.
Saturday 22nd April
8:30–9:30 Installation party
For those who have had issues with installation — bring your laptop, so we can help you install Ruby on Rails.
9:30–9:45 Registration
Get in early for coffee!
9:45–10:00 Introduction
Your organisers will take you through housekeeping and a rough plan for the weekend.
10:00–10:30 Talk
10:30–12:00 Ruby
With the help of your coaches, and your new friends, start learning the Ruby programming language with tryruby.org.
12:00–12:30 Talk
12:30–13:00 Lunch
Catered by Food Envy!
13:00–15:00 Project Time
With the help of your coaches, we will help you to create your own web app.
15:00–15:15 Break
We need cupcakes, stat!
15:15–15:30 Talk
15:30–16:30 Project Work
Continue working on web apps and projects.
16:30–17:00 Wrap up
Recap what you’ve learned today, and start making a plan for tomorrow.
Sunday 23rd April
9:30–9:45 Introduction
Morning welcome and introduction.
9:45–10:15 Panel
“Pathways into Tech”
10:15–12:00 Project Work
Continue working on web apps and projects.
12:00–13:00 Social lunch with sponsors and tech community
13:30–14:30 Wrap up
Sponsor speeches and wrap up. Phew, what a day. You did good.
14:30 Party
Meet awesome people in tech and hang out with your new friends.
Originally published at railsgirls.com.
