[wplug] Fwd: [rubypgh] Global Day of Coderetreat - Saturday, November 15th

[Pat Barron]

I thought this might be of interest to some folks here...

--Pat.


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Subject: 	[rubypgh] Global Day of Coderetreat - Saturday, November 15th
Date: 	Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:16:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: 	Jim Hurne <jim.hurne at gmail.com>
Reply-To: 	rubypgh at googlegroups.com
To: 	rubypgh at googlegroups.com



Hey all,

Pittsburgh is participating in the fourth annual Global Day of 
Coderetreat <http://gdcr.coderetreat.org/>!


        Coderetreat? What's that?


        Coderetreat <http://coderetreat.org/> is a day-long, intensive
        practice event focused on the fundamentals of software
        development and design.The unique coderetreat format (which
        eliminates the pressure of 'getting things done' and focuses on
        practicing basic principles of good design) has proven to be a
        highly effective (and fun) means of skill improvement.


        This isn't your ordinary coderetreat: this is the Global Day of
        Coderetreat!

For 32 hours on November 15th, coderetreats will be held all over the 
world as part of the Global Day of Coderetreat. The Global Day of 
Coderetreat helps to raise awareness of Coderetreat and brings 
developers together from all over the world. This year, the Global Day 
of Coderetreat is supporting CoderDojo <http://coderdojo.com/>, 
a worldwide, volunteer-driven movement of programming clubs for young 
people.

Last year, 170 cities participated, and we expect close to the same 
number of cities this year. We have a bunch of special things planned. 
It is going to be a lot of fun!


        Cool! How do I sign up?

You can sign up at https://gdcr14pgh.eventbrite.com 
<https://gdcr14pgh.eventbrite.com/>


        There's some stuff you should bring with you

You need to bring a laptop with the development tools you require to 
write code using your chosen programming languages. We also recommend 
you come with a version control system like Git installed. You may also 
bring an extra keyboard and mouse (to make it easier to pair program). 
Coffee and lunch will be provided. Check out coderetreat.org 
<http://coderetreat.org/> for further details on what to expect.


        Show up and get your money back


        /This is a free event./ Really, it is. But sometimes people sign
        up and then don't come. That's not nice. So we require a $15.00
        deposit. But when you do show up, you /get it back in full./

You can also get it back if you send an email to pgh at coderetreat.org 
<mailto:pgh at coderetreat.org> by Sunday, November 9th and let us know 
that you are unable to attend.


        This coderetreat is sponsored by Code & Supply


        Code & Supply <http://codeandsupply.co/> organizes tech events
        and workshops in the Pittsburgh area on a regular basis. Be sure
        to thank Code & Supply (@codeandsupply
        <https://twitter.com/codeandsupply>) for making this event
        possible and for helping to keep it free.

I hope to see many of you there!

Jim++
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