Bienvenue!
Rails Girls comes to Baton Rouge! During the free two-day workshop we'll dive into the magical world of Ruby on Rails.
This workshop is intended for people new to programming, or new to Ruby on Rails. No prior experience is required. We have room for 20 participants, so get your application in early! Questions? Email Kristen Reeves at kristen.reeves@la-wit.org
Web developers that want to help coach / teach, please contact James Davis at james.davisphd@gmail.com
You learn designing, prototyping and coding with the help from our coaches.
You need your own laptop, curiosity and a sprinkle of imagination!
Want to help? We are looking for sponsors, volunteers and Rails coaches.
LocationLouisiana Technology Park7117 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 |
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| 6:30pm - 8:30 |
Installation partyGet know the attendees a little bit before hand. Bring your laptop if you can, so we can install Ruby on Rails for you. |
LocationLouisiana Technology Park7117 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Registration and BreakfastGet ready and handle any last minute issues for the workshop |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
WelcomeOutline of the day & word from sponsors |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Lightning talks from coaches |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
WorkshopAfter we break up into small groups, your coach will help you get started on your first web application using the app guide |
| 12:30- 1:00 |
Bentobox - Understanding Web AppsRecap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together. |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00- 2:30 |
Lightning talks from coaches |
| 2:30 - 6:00 |
WorkshopExtend your application. |
| 7:00 |
After Partyoff-site |
How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, it's free! You just need to be excited!
Who is this aimed for? Women of any age with basic knowledge of working with a computer. We’ve had people of all ages taking part. Please bring your laptop.
Can men attend? Yes, but you need to be accompanied by an interested lady. Also, girls are given a priority.
I know how to program - How can I help? We’re also looking for people to be coaches. We’ll have a two-three hour workshop before the event to walk you through the curriculum.
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Kristen Reeves