Intro to Ruby

Ready to start programming? Want to learn one language that you can use to build web apps and iPhone apps, do system administration, and security? Then you're ready to learn Ruby. This class is co-hosted by the fine folks behind the Burlington Ruby Conference (http://burlingtonrubyconference.com/)! Snacks for the Installfest and lunch during class will be provided, courtesy of Localvore Today (http://www.localvoretoday.com).

Ruby is an open source language that powers applications and products like Hulu, LivingSocial, Groupon, and Github. There is a thriving, friendly community of users, and the job market for developers is strong.

Through this full day workshop, you'll get a thorough introduction to programming fundamentals with Ruby. We'll use the Interactive RuBy shell; write command line programs that use loops, conditionals, methods, and classes; and learn the basics of object oriented programming. We'll mix lecture and practice, and help guide you through the coursework.

The first session occurs the night before class at the Installfest! Here you'll get help setting up your development environment so, if you can make it to the Installfest, there's no need to install software ahead of time. Just bring your laptop to the Installfest and be prepared to start coding!

Payment for this 1-day workshop includes the Installfest the night before, snacks and lunch during class.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Friday June 20 - 6 PM - 9 PM:
Installfest! & Intro to Command Line
Snacks (Provided by Localvore Today!) Tunes!

Saturday, June 21 - 9 AM - 5 PM :
9 AM - 12:30 PM -- Intro to programming in Ruby and Structured programming (loops and conditions), working with collections data types
12:30 -- LUNCH (Provided by Localvore Today)
1:30 PM - 5 PM -- Object Oriented Programming

Short Breaks will happen throughout class.

TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• You will be required to have Ruby downloaded before the start of class, so please consider joining us for the Installfest the night before! Refreshments will be provided and TAs will be on hand to assist. If you can't make it, utilize this link to get everything downloaded ahead of time: http://installfest.railsbridge.org/installfest/
• You will need to bring your own laptop to participate in the course (PC or Mac, Linux can work too)
• You will also need to utilize a GitHub profile as part of this course. If you don't have one yet, please set on up here: https://github.com/

PARKING:

For Friday night, you can park in the visitor/faculty lot on the East Allen Street side of the building or in the 2-hour street parking. For Saturday, we are welcome to park in the visitor/faculty lot until it fills, but if/when that lot fills, free parking is available on the lower level of the garage located at 20 Cascade Way, Winooski, VT (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20+cascade+way,+winooski,+vt&hl=en&ll=44.49075,-73.18418&spn=0.008802,0.013797&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.576045,77.958984&hnear=Cascade+Way,+Winooski,+Chittenden,+Vermont+05404&t=m&z=16)(across from the Winooski Mill). Enter via the lower public garage entrance, closest to the Winooski Falls market. Pass the metered parking spots and park anywhere in the permit parking section on that level. Do not park in the metered spots in the parking lot to avoid a ticket!

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

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Sarah Pettitt is a professor at Champlain College as well as a freelance web developer. As a visiting fellow at the women’s college, Somerville College, Oxford, she developed several programs to encourage women to enter the wonderful world of technology and computing. She brings this passion to Girl Develop it and hopes to help numerous women into this fun and rewarding profession. Sarah is also a co-owner of a Horse and Mule Farm in Grand Isle, VT.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Community College of Vermont (http://www.ccv.edu/) for graciously offering us their space for both our workshop and Installfest!

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Localvore Today (https://www.localvoretoday.com/) for providing food!

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