Global Day of Coderetreat Chicago

Global Day of Coderetreat: Dive Deep into Software Crafting!

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Location: Thoughtworks Chicago
9:00 - 5:00 Central

Global Day of Coderetreat is a full-day event for practicing software development. Away from the pressures of ‘getting things done’, developers focus on and develop specific aspects of how they build code to explore good software development techniques. Developers work together to build code and share their experiences.

Coderetreat is a day of coding on a software problem with just enough complexity to create rich learning without overburdening the developers. By repeatedly building an implementation, adding additional challenges, and changing work partners frequently, Coderetreat is a framework for continuous learning on how to build software better.

What are the learning goals of Coderetreat?

• Use deliberate practice to explore new techniques
• Learn from other software developers by writing readable and well-designed code together
• Take risks and experiment
• Have fun!

What should you bring?

• Your laptop (and power supply!), with your favorite IDE and other coding tools installed
• An open mind
• Willingness to share and learn together

What can you expect at Global Day of Coderetreat?

• 5 -6 progressing coding sessions, building on each
• Healthy breakfast and lunch, snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled provided by our host, Thoughtworks Chicago, with vegetarian options
• Focus on pair programming, test driven development, and simple design