ClojureBridge @ Funding Circle

Clojure Programming Workshops

ClojureBridge is a free workshop teaching the Clojure programming language, for those who identify as women, transgender women & non-binary. ClojureBridge is emphatically queer and trans* friendly.

We support people who are completely new to programming, through to existing developers new to Clojure.
Why learn Clojure?

Clojure is a modern, general purpose programming language that can be use to build apps for the web, mobile devices and desktop. The simple syntax of the Clojure language makes it a great choice for those new to programming, or existing developers who want to learn about functional programming.

Clojure has a huge amount of libraries available to help you build a wide range of apps really quickly. You can use all the libraries from its host platforms, JavaScript/Node.js, Java or Microsoft .Net, too.The ClojureBridge workshop introduces you to fundamental programming concepts in Clojure through many practical examples and exercises. Coaches and assistants are there to guide you and help you build your first apps in Clojure.

Please register for the workshop via the following form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSi8DCJ57yionYOhJ4NBZf1lR-3DcaOXtxFjkaJlWGA6AMtw/viewform

For more information - The ClojureBridge London website:

http://clojurebridgelondon.github.io/

Requirements:

Each participant requires their own laptop with either MacOSX, Linux or Windows operating system. We help you set up your laptop for Clojure during the install party.

Typical workshop schedule

Actual workshop times may vary slightly

Friday evening - Intro & Install

18.30 - Doors open & social
19.00 - Introductions & demo
19.45 - Setup & Test your laptops
20.30 - Finish
Once we verify you have a working Clojure setup you may leave, or you can stay and ask questions, try some Clojure or simply get to know the Clojure community better.

Saturday - Workshop

10.00 - Doors open, breakfast
11.00 - Workshop starts
13.15 - Group show & tell
13.30 - Lunch
14.30 - Continue workshop
17.00 - Retrospective - your feedback

We will encourage you to have regular breaks during the workshop, to give your brain a chance to absorb all this new information.

The event is free of charge and run by unpaid volunteers from the Clojure community. While the workshop is primarily for women, transgender & non-binary attendees, our coaches and organizers are members of the local Clojure community of various genders. Everyone agrees to abide within the ClojureBridge Code of Conduct.

If anyone is interested in volunteering as a coach, please complete the following form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTOdF_26z0lh-yHJDSc8tjFd_CoVpTdvb-4MMg7n44EIC4dQ/viewform
or email mike.jetson@fundingcircle.com.