Rails Girls is coming to Bristol!
During the free workshop we will learn to use Ruby on Rails to build an application together, from scratch.
Girls and women of any age and experience welcome.
Applications are now closed.
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 volunteers and Rails coaches.
Email us
| 9:30 - 10:30am |
Registration, coffee and installation festDuring the morning we’ll install Ruby on Rails on your computer. |
|---|---|
| 10:30 - 10:45am |
WelcomeAn outline of what we’ll be doing during the day |
| 10:45 - 11:15 |
Workshop |
| 11:15 - 13:00 |
Tryruby.orgLet's get coding! |
| Including: |
Workshop |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:30 |
Bentobox - Understanding Web AppsRecap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together. |
| 14:30 - 16:00 |
WorkshopExtend your application. |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Talks from coaches and sponsorsCoaches and sponsors will give a few quick talks on their experiences in coding and you get a chance to ask questions. |
| 17:00 - |
AfterpartyWe’ll be heading to a local pub for a few drinks to end the day |
Applications are now closed.
Acceptances informed: June 10th
Location: At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB. How to get there
Thank you to our sponsors!
Simpleweb building mobile and web applications
Coull integrating clickable affiliate links within video content
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT
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 all get together before the event to walk through the programme we'll be delivering. Email us
Rails Girls Bristol will be run alongside the Raspberry Pi Bootcamp
