Not-so-scary RESTful API's && Making Maps with Javascript on the Web

Spring Time has started so let's keep our minds fresh with some code!

Tutorial: Bentley Cook (Full Stack Developer at Trello)

Title: Understanding Restful API’s using Trello’s!

Details: "Read the docs," they said. Easier said then done. Starting a new project with an unfamiliar API can be a daunting task. Where do you start? What tools do you use to explore the API? We’ll cover the basics of RESTful API design, tools you can use for exploring APIs, and we’ll actually play around with the Trello API!

Lecture: Laura Steadman (Full Stack Developer at Twitter & Co-Host of BoulderJS Meetup)

Title: Making Maps with JavaScript

Details: There are lots of ways to show off your spatial data on the web! Sometimes, the options can be overwhelming and confusing. We'll explore what a map really is, how to think about building a map on your web app, and go over some cool options you might not know about that will take your web maps to the next level.

5:30 - 6:30 - Mingling and networking (pizza and beer)
6:30 - 7:00 - TEACHING HANDS ON - Understanding Restful API's using Trello's | Bentley Cook
7:00 - 7:30 - LECTURE - Making Maps with JavaScript | Laura Steadman
7:30 + More mingling.

We encourage you to bring your computer to follow along with the tutorial. However it's not required to maximize your learning experience.

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