LA Summer of Code: Open Source Pair & Mob Programming

LA Summer of Code:
Open Source Pair & Mob Programming

This summer we are going to contribute to some major open source projects. They need your expertise.

We can contribute to RVM, CHRuby, RubyGems, Bundler, Hoodie, VCR, Exercism, maybe even Rails itself with the help of the maintainers of the projects.

Roll up your sleeves and get into the code.
We will focus on:
the transfer of knowledge
and the strengthening of core skills
through Pair Programming and Mob Programming
on Open Source Code.

This is a meetup intended for everyone, from first-timers to professionals;
although we really need some expertise for this so Senior programmers please consider joining us.

We will make real contributions to the tools that we all use to code.

Attendance is limited to 12 people right now so please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Schedule for this week:

• 6:00 - 7:00 - Open Source Mobbing & Planning

• 7 - 7:10 - Stand Up: Announcements, Introductions

• 7:10 - 9 - Open Source Pairing

IndieDesk is our awesome sponsor!

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Everyone is welcome but women and awesome people are especially encouraged to attend.

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This is the SAME Meetup as:

•The The LA Ruby, East-Side Study Group: listed on the LARuby Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/laruby

• The LA Ruby, East-Side Study Group:
https://www.meetup.com/LA-Eastside-Ruby-Rails-Study-Group/ (https://www.meetup.com/laruby/events/221924014/)

Please be kind, considerate and respectful. We are here to study together, and encourage a learning environment conducive to all learning types, experience levels, and ages.

For Beginners: We love having beginners join us. Although some of the topics will be advanced you will still learn a lot. If you are interested in starting a beginners night. I will be happy to post it on this Meetup page.

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If you want some Rails to practice try out these videos:
https://mackenziechild.me/12-in-12/6/

If you are looking for a path to learning Ruby & Rails check out this site: http://rubilicious.github.io/

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Check out this excellent Meetup group too:

WebApp-Builders: A full-stack focused Meetup group, designed for more advanced WebApp developers. https://www.meetup.com/WebApp-Builders

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Organizers:

Jen Diamond thejendiamond @ gmail 323-363-0002

Machiko Yasuda

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• Please come to learn. This is not an environment to pitch business ideas.

** Please no recruiters but feel free to contact us about job leads.

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