Tuesday 19 February
18.00 - 19.30
Installation party
Get know the attendees a little bit before hand. Bring your laptop if you can, so we can install Ruby on Rails for you.
Wednesday 20 February
9:00 - 10:00
Registration, coffee and installation fest
During the morning we’ll install Ruby on Rails on your computer.
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome
Outline of the day & word from sponsors
10:20 - 10:45
How web apps work
10:50 - 11:10
Tryruby.org
Let's get coding!
11:10 - 13:00
WORKSHOP
Jumpstart your first web application
13:00 - 13:30
Lunch
13.30- 13:45
Bentobox - Understanding Web Apps
Recap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together.
13:45 - 14:30
Designing your web app
14:30 - 16:30
WORKSHOP
Extend your application.
20:00 -
Afterparty
Open for everyone, meet cool people interested in tech.
Information
Location:
We're split over two locations.
Tuesday 19 February
Level 4/459 Little Collins Street
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Wednesday 20 February
Jasper Hotel
489 Elizabeth Street
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Partners
Rails Girls Melbourne is co-organized with our awesome partners.
Want to help? We're looking for partners & sponsors for the non-profit event! Email us!
FAQ
How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, it's free! You just need to be excited!
Who is this aimed at? 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. Email us
