Code4Y'all

This group is for anyone in the Houston metro area who is interested in programming. All levels are welcome. We meet to share ideas, network, and learn! Bring your laptop. WiFi is available at our different venues.

Thank you to our group sponsors, who make this meetup possible by hosting our meetups in their locations and providing food for those in attendance:
Improving, a local IT services firm
Sparksuite HQ, IT service firm at Woodlands
The ION, home for Houston's innovation community

CODE of CONDUCT
Code4Y'all is dedicated to empowering every person and every organization to achieve more.
We seek to provide a respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behavior to the Code4Y'all Team so we can address issues immediately.

### All group members should follow

Throughout each interaction:

• Be friendly and welcoming
  • Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
  • Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier.
• Be patient
  • Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.
  • Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.
• Be thoughtful
  • Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication.
  • Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting.
• Be respectful and inclusive
  • Respect differences of opinion.
  • Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize.
  • Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.
• Be open and curious
  • Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
  • Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
  • Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.

### Summary

• Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.
• Use welcoming and inclusive language.
• Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.
• Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
• Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
• Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
• Reach out to the organizers if you need anything.

### Reporting

Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behavior to the Code4Y'all Team at [support@code4yall.com](mailto:support@code4yall.com).