codebar Festival 2026
codebar Festival is back!
Get ready for an exciting celebration of learning, connection, and community! codebar Festival brings together developers, mentors, and tech enthusiasts for 6 days of deep-dive technical workshops, and talks on all things learning, networking, and growth - all designed to support and empower underrepresented groups in tech.
Whether you're just starting your coding journey or looking to give back as a coach, there's something for everyone. Join us as we learn, grow, and build a more inclusive tech industry- together! 🚀💡
If you have any questions, please drop us an email to hello@codebar.io 📧
Tickets
Schedule
March 18th, 2026
Let's Build Our First API - Julissa Rodriguez
Ever wondered how apps talk to each other? In this hands-on workshop, we'll demystify APIs by building one from scratch using Node.js and Express.
What you'll learn: - What an API actually is (no jargon\, I promise) - How to create endpoints that respond to requests - Building a mini CRUD application in 90 minutes
March 19th, 2026
Frontend Engineering - Design systems and auditing an existing app - Helen Khor
This workshop focuses on how to audit an existing application to evaluate its consistency and quality. You'll learn how to ensure the application aligns effectively with an established design system.
Additional Information
Talks on the day include :
Tech Beyond Code: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth in Tech - The Hard Parts of JavaScript - Pay Rises and Progression: The Unwritten Playbook - Understanding Software Requirements: Writing Clear User Stories - Why doing difficult things is good for you and good for your team - Learning Python to buy shoes
As well as a panel on hiring and a hands on CV review workshop.
We look forward to seeing you on the day!