Hello sunny San Francisco!
At Rails Girls, we'll dive into technology and the local community. Welcome to the free, one day crash-course to the to the exciting world of building web applications with Ruby on Rails.
Applications are 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.
| 6 pm - |
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. Hosted at GitHub HQ (GitHub 548 4th street San Francisco, CA 94107) |
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| 8.30 pm - |
Coach dinnerAfter the installation party, coaches will be taken to the coaches dinner. The dinner is solely for coaches and organizers. This is a small thank you to the coaches, but we'll also go through the curriculum and things good to know before the workshop |
| 9 - 10 am |
Registration, coffeeRails Girls workshop includes learning the first steps into software craftmanship in small teams.Along with actual coding, you'll get to hear great lightning talks, learn the language of web and meet other likeminded women. While we're setting up the program for yet another great day of learning, take a look at Berlin, Krakow & Singapore for a glimpse of what happens during the day. |
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| 10 - 10:15 am |
WelcomeOutline of the day and word from sponsors |
| 10:20 - 10:45 am |
Designing your web appBy Jessica Allen - @jessicaspacekat |
| 10:50 - 11:10 am |
Tryruby.orgLet's get coding |
| 11:10 am - 1pm | Workshop |
| 1 - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 - 1:45 pm |
Bentobox - Understanding Web AppsRecap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together. |
| 1:45 - 2:30 pm |
Lighting talks from coachesJana Boruta - @janaborutaPoornima Vijayashanker - "Git on Tracker & Ride on the Rails!"- @poornima |
| 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
WorkshopExtend your application. |
| 17:30ish - |
Afterparty!All friends and who wants to join can meet us after the workshop at Tres Lounge (130 Townsend St) |
Applications close: June 25th
Acceptances informed: June 26th
Location: (GitHub 548 4th street San Francisco, CA 94107)
Rails Girls San Francisco is co-organized with our awesome partners.
Want to help? We're looking for partners & sponsors! E-mail henrietta(a)railsgirls.com for more!
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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, most of the crowd usually is young women in their twenties, but we truly welcome everyone.
Can men attend? Yes, but girls are given a priority as this is a workshop targeted for women. You're welcome to fork the project on Github and create another kind!'
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. Email us