June Django Meetup

Arrive at Code Node from 6:30pm for talks starting at 7pm, followed by socialising in the Code Node Space Bar and then The Red Lion.

Please note: in order to attend, you need to be registered on Skills Matter too. Sign up and register your attendance on https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/11078-june-django-meetup

This meetup is sponsored by:

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Schedule:

6:30pm - Arrivals

Code Node is open, feel free to arrive early, grab a drink from the bar or a free tea/coffee/water, and socialise whilst we set up.

7pm - Talks

• 10 Lessons From 10 Years of Selling Dev Work
  What I wish I knew when I started...
  by Matthew Hall - Hallway

Ten years ago, Matthew swapped his nice stable dev job for the challenge of starting his own business creating websites and web software, with no formal sales, marketing or business training. Fast forward to now, Matthew has gone from selling cheap websites to one person businesses from his spare room, to building meaningful long term retainer based relationships with sophisticated, high value clients. Matthew will share 10 key lessons learnt on his journey, told from the perspective of a developer. You'll hear actionable tips and insight you can act on today, whether you're a freelancer, contractor or employee.

• pip install disaster-waiting-to-happen
  by Lili Kastilio

Open source packages and libraries save us time, money and some much needed sanity. But with every new dependency comes the chance you’re letting in more than you bargained for.
We’ll take a look at the tools and techniques you can use today to make sure you’re not the one responsible for introducing a game ending security vulnerability.

7:45pm - The Space Bar

We'll enjoy some free pizza and drinks from our sponsors whilst we socialize and discuss all things Django.

9pm - The Red Lion

We'll migrate across the road to a room booked in the Red Lion pub, where there is a bar menu available should anyone like to eat.