Rails Girls Wellington

Team Abletech.nz

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.