Note: Registration for this event is done through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mobile-code-a-thon-tickets-60465327422
Description
Have a great app idea? Want to to learn how to build it?
Women Who Code DC is holding an introductory workshop for building mobile applications on Android and iOS. The goal is to build a basic weather application using native development tools and integrate with a public API. We'll even provide food and refreshments so you don't go hungry!
Attendees do not need to have any mobile experience, but should be comfortable with general developer tools, such as an IDE orworking from the command line. Familiarity with a programming language and concepts is preferred. If you already have some mobile experience, feel free to join us at 6:30 for the intermediate course.
Our events are geared towards women, but we welcome everyone who supports our mission of inspiring women to excel in technology careers and follows our code of conduct.
Our Instructors:
Hosted by the engineering team that built the award-winning Capital One mobile apps, you will learn best-practices and tips from seasoned engineers.
Pre-requisites:
Everyone:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid government ID (for registration and building access)
- Laptop, charger, mobile phone, and any necessary device cables
Android:
- Android Studio 3.3.2 installed
iOS:
- Xcode 10.2 installed
- Create Apple Developer account (register for free at https://developer.apple.com)
Agenda:
4:00 - 5:30: Introductory course
5:30 - 6:30: Break, with food and refreshments
6:30 - 8:30: Intermediate course
8:30 - 9:00: Advanced topic discussion, Q&A, networking, wrap up
Event cost:
Free, but donations accepted at womenwhocode.com/donate and all proceeds will benefit Women Who Code DC.
Metro and parking:
- Mclean station (Silver Line) short walk away
- Onsite parking
Code of Conduct:
WWCode is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. We are committed to our mission statement and equally committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, caste or creed. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled permanently, at the discretion of the event organizers, which in most cases are members of the WWCode leadership team.
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