What we’re about
Boston PHP is the largest education-focused Meetup in New England with more than 3,700 members.
We have been meeting since 2002 and typically meet monthly on a Wednesday at Wayfair in Copley Square. We discuss a wide range of full-stack development topics related to PHP.
While our in-person meetups focus on full-stack development related to PHP, our member engagement strategy offers services beyond in-person meetups. Our mission is to engage all members in continuing education efforts. For example, we have developed 12 virtual self-study groups that are conducted during the down time between in-person Meetups. The following groups are managed by volunteer members (Senior Percolators):
Agile Appetizer
Angular Stew
API a la Mode
AWS Snack
Blockchain Lo Mein
Drupal Diner
Git Lunch
HTML5 Brunch
jQuery jAM
PHP Percolate
Social Side Dish
WordPress Dressing
More than 230 members have completed at least one of these courses and are enshrined on our Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment.
In addition, more than 280 members receive job postings from other members via our Boston PHP Job Board (beta).
We are looking for leaders to join our continuing education efforts. Learn how you can participate.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Front-End Development BootcampLink visible for attendees
Frontend Masters offers a Front-End Development Bootcamp. This training is offered online and is completely FREE. Bootcamp is a ground-up introduction to HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
[ NOTE: Bootcamp officially began on Monday September 18, 2023. The sign-up deadline has been extended to Saturday, September 30, 2023. Since Bootcamp will last until the end of 2023, those who sign up after the start date will have ample time to join in the weekly sprints and get caught up over the next three months. ]
"But I already know that stuff," you say. Well, maybe, maybe not. Perhaps you don't want to participate in all nine modules. While Frontend Masters suggests that you participate in all modules—in order—feel free to pick and choose the modules that might be most beneficial to you depending on your training and experience.
Attending Front-End Development Bootcamp is a 21-hour investment in your front-end future. However, while not recommended, you might opt to simply dip a toe in the boot. If you feel that you are already an expert in HTML and CSS and can't possibly learn any more, then you might choose to participate in one of the later Bootcamp modules. (NOTE: Jen Kramer, a long-time Boston PHP member, teaches the first five modules and comes highly recommended by yours truly.)
Bootcamp Modules
- Introduction to HTML | 1+ hour
- Introduction to CSS | 4+ hours
- HTML Forms | 2+ hours
- Website Embeds & GitHub Pages | 1- hour
- Calculator Project: HTML & CSS | 1- hour
- Introduction to JavaScript | 5+ hours
- Calculator Project: JavaScript | 1+ hour
- Using JavaScript in Websites | 3+ hours
- Build a Game Project: Feed-A-Star-Mole | 2+ hours
How Do I Get Started?
- Become a member of Boston PHP, if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join this group.
- Sign up for Front-End Development Bootcamp. Simply click: Attend.
NOTE: There is NO classroom instruction. There are NO Zoom meetings. There are NO scheduled appointments of any kind. You simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule.
FAQs:
Q: How long will Front-End Development Bootcamp last?
A: We will conduct one-week sprints starting Monday, September 18, 2023 and continue through the end of the year, ending Sunday, December 31, 2023.Q: Do I have to wait until Monday, September 18, 2023 to begin?
A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin as soon as you sign up. Simply post a message in the Introduce Yourself discussion area of the Boston PHP Message Board and share your reason for participating in this virtual self-study group. This pledge of commitment will help us gauge participation. Then, proceed with the first weekly sprint in this course.Q: What if I have additional questions?
A: Simply post a reply below ("Add a comment") and you will receive a response.What's Next?
Stay tuned for additional Fall Session classes. Until then, invite your co-workers and fellow techies to join in the fun. Then, let's begin the bootcamp (virtually, of course)!
Gene Babon
Co-Organizer & Chief Percolator
Boston PHP Meetup & Web Apprentices
