RailsBridge Boston Ruby on Rails Workshop - January 2015

This is a free Ruby on Rails workshop for women and their friends, a continuation of our 2-part workshop that we began in September. We will cover the basics of web requests, the Model-View-Controller architecture, how to save code snapshots, and deploying a web application to the Internet.

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Additional Information

When?

Friday, January 30, 7PM - 9PM

Saturday, January 31, 9:30AM - 5PM

What will I learn?

The workshop will teach the basics of creating a web application in the Ruby on Rails framework.

Over the course of the workshop, we will cover:

  • What happens when a browser requests a dynamic web page?
  • What is a web framework? Why would you want one?
  • Dividing up code responsibilities with the Model, View, Controller architecture
  • Saving data in a database with Rails' object-relational mapper
  • Saving code snapshots with Git
  • Deploying a Rails application to the web with Heroku

What will NOT be covered?

  • HTML and CSS
  • Programming basics. Our next Intro to Programming with Ruby workshop will be held in the Spring.

Prerequisites

This course is right for you if:

  • You have taken the Ruby workshop in September or a previous RailsBridge workshop and would like a refresher.

OR

  • You know Ruby at the level of Ruby in 100 Minutes, i e. programming basics, how to run Ruby code in irb or from a file, and command line basics.

Don't worry if it's been a while since you used Ruby. We'll do a quick recap before moving into Rails.

Boooo! I couldn't make it to Part 1! Why are you doing this?

Traditionally we taught both Ruby and Rails in the same workshop. We got consistent feedback that it was too much material, and that we should offer the material over a longer timeframe. We suspect that frustration discouraged people from sticking with it, and that's a real loss.

Our next Ruby workshop is scheduled for April.

Do I have to attend both days?

Yes, both days.

On Friday night, we meet one another and install all of the software you need for the workshop.

On Saturday, we hit the ground running withwriting code. Attendance at the Installfest is mandatory if you want to participate Saturday.

Who should attend?

Total programming novices, web designers, system administrators, and developers of other languages are welcome to attend.

This workshop is intended to reach out to those who identify as women and are new to Ruby and programming. However, men are also welcome to attend if they attend as a guest of a woman registered for the event.

There is no age restriction, but if you're under 18 and would like to attend, please bring an adult.

Parents: If you cannot find a babysitter for that weekend, we can provide free backup childcare through Parents in a Pinch. A huge thanks to thoughtbot for this opportunity!

What if I already know some Rails?

Experienced programmers should note that the class is geared to beginners. If you've completed the Hartl tutorial you've gone well past what we'll cover.

Consider coming to Boston Ruby's monthly project night instead. There are many friendly Rubyists available to help you over configuration bumps and answer questions.

What should I bring?

  • Your laptop. If it's a borrowed or work laptop, make sure you're allowed to install software on it.
  • Power cord for your laptop.

Will there be food?

Yes!

We will provide dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

We will also celebrate the conclusion of the workshop with appetizers and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at a nearby restaurant.

Sponsors

A huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting our workshop! With their help, we're able to provide food, drinks, a venue, and more all at no cost to our participants and volunteers.

Workshop sponsors

GOLD

ActBlue Annkissam Cantina Launch Academy

PLATINUM

RBM

RBM Technologies has redefined the concept of visual merchandising management through a unique set of web-based solutions and services that optimize in-store execution of campaigns. Our solutions enable retailers to tear down the barriers between data silos and leverage existing information to increase efficiencies at every step of the campaign process. RBM’s visual management tools drive revenue and eliminate waste by using fixture-level planograms to deliver localized assortments for some of the world’s largest brands.

Venue Sponsor

General Assembly Boston

At General Assembly, we are creating a global community of individuals empowered to pursue work they love, by offering full-time immersive programs, long-form courses, and classes and workshops on the most relevant skills of the 21st century – from web development and user experience design, to business fundamentals, to data science, to product management and digital marketing.

Child Care Sponsor

thoughtbot

thoughtbot is a software design and development firm with offices in Boston, San Francisco, Stockholm, Denver, Philadelphia, Raleigh, New York City, and Austin. They've consulted for startup clients like BuyWithMe (sold to Gilt Groupe), Where.com (sold to eBay), Strobe (sold to Facebook), LevelUp, Iora Health, Crowdtap, CareZone, CoachUp, Darby Smart, InTheKnow, and more. They specialize in design, Ruby on Rails, and iOS, and are frequent open source contributors.