So You Want to Be a Rails Developer?

The Topic:

Ruby and Rails is built on many open source technologies and has so much domain knowledge that it can be overwhelming for anybody wanting to start doing Rails development. Brian will show you HOW to learn Rails. Learn the Rails stack, learn the terms that Rails developers throw around and learn where to go and what resources exist to help you become the Rails developer you want to be.

Meet the Presenter:

Brian Cardarella is the principal at DockYard, a Boston-based web and mobile consultancy. He has been writing Ruby on Rails applications since 2006, working in the enterprise, startups and also politics. Brian has authored several popular gems (Ruby libraries) and is the organizer of The Boston Ruby Group (https://www.meetup.com/Boston-Ruby-Group/).

Boston Tech Event Schedule:

6:30 - 7:15: Free pizza and networking

• Talking the Boston tech job market with experts from Workbridge Associates (http://www.workbridgeassociates.com/Results.aspx?LOC=Boston&CAT=&KEY=&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BostonTech) and Jobspring Partners (http://www.jobspringpartners.com/Results.aspx?LOC=Boston&CAT=&KEY=&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BostonTech)

7:16- 8:00: Brian Cardarella's Presentation on So You Want to Be a Rails Developer?