Build Your First Real-Time Interactive Web App (JavaScript, NodeJS & SocketIO)
Details
Beginners welcome! We'll make a small interactive web app using JavaScript tools like NodeJS and SocketIO, then publish it online with GitHub and Heroku! Don't worry if you've never heard of these things -- we'll walk you through each step. :) This workshop is free, but please consider making a small cash donation to support our gracious host Opodz (http://www.opodz.com/). Thanks!
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How to prepare and what to bring:
• Beforehand, make sure you have a text editor! If not, install a free one like Sublime 3 (https://www.sublimetext.com/3) or Notepad++ (https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.9.2.html)
• Sign up for a free account on GitHub.com (https://github.com/) and Heroku.com (https://www.heroku.com/)
• Bring your laptop, charger, and your curiosity! (No problem if you don't have a laptop; you can pair up with someone)
• (Optional) Bring a small cash donation if you think it's worth it :)
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Prerequisites:
• Familiarity with the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript will help, but you'll learn a lot even if you're completely new to it
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Parking:
• There's free street parking after 6pm or 8pm on nearby streets (try 3rd and Central), and paid parking for $5 at the garage on 2nd St right next to Opodz. See this parking map: http://bit.ly/1iu6i8p
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Join our Slack chat room! Sign up at http://learntocodela.herokuapp.com/ We're also on Twitter (@LearnToCodeLA (https://twitter.com/LearnToCodeLA)) and GitHub (https://github.com/learntocodela)!
Want to sponsor us? We're always on the lookout for more meeting spaces. Let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to sponsor us at your office!