What we’re about
Come and meet other software developers in the London area interested in the Scala programming language.
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Upcoming events
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Scala Open Source Hack Night @ Medidata!
Medidata , 12 Hammersmith Grove, London, GBCalling all Scala enthusiasts! Join us for a fun night of hacking, collaborating, and contributing to open-source projects. Whether you’re a seasoned Scala developer or just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to level up your skills, meet like-minded coders, and contribute to Open Source!
Agenda:
6:00pm - Doors open. Start mingling (with drinks and nibbles 🍻)
6:15pm - Quick introduction & Find your hackmates!
6:30pm - Start coding!
9:00pm - Wrap upWhat will happen on the day?
After a quick introduction, we will help everyone find a project they want to work on and disperse into groups.
At end of the evening we'll gather up and share what we've done and learned that day :)Frequently Asked Questions
I am a novice Scala developer, is this the right event for me? 📚
Yes! One of the best ways to improve your Scala skills is by working on Open Source library and projects!
If you're completely new to Scala / programming, ScalaBridge is a great way to get started!I don't know what projects I should contribute to.. ↔️
We have a list of Scala projects that would love to have some contributions. Other than get-work-done libraries, we have cool projects like game engine, frontend framework, synthesiser!I have an idea for a Open Source project but it's a bit daunting. Can you help? 🏔️
Yes! We'd love to see more open source Scala projects and contributors! We can help you get started and provide technical guidance whenever you need it.Help! I'm stuck outside the building / somewhere!
Joining our discord is probably the best way to be heard!Discord server invite link:
https://discord.com/invite/aRCVCHmHESThe chatroom is #oss-hack-night. Ping @Jacob Wang if you need urgent attention!
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📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the Scala Community Code of Conduct:
https://www.scala-lang.org/conduct/
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through this form or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.8 attendees
Scala Talks: Haskell for 3D Printing & Mystery talk
Permutive, 2nd floor, 8, 10 Charterhouse Bldgs, London EC1M 7AN, London, GB🎉 Come along to the London Scala Talks! 🎉
In this event you'll hear from Joe Warren and a mysterious speaker.Agenda
6:00pm - 🥤 Doors open. Come along and grab a drink!
6:40pm - 🗣️ Mystery speaker: mystery talk
7:20pm - 🍕 Intermission: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate.
7:50pm - 🗣️ Joe Warren: How I Use Haskell for 3D Printing
8:30pm - 🥤 Socialising: Grab a drink and let's discuss the talks.
9:00pm - 🍻 Join us in a nearby pub to discuss the talks!🗣️ Joe Warren: How I Use Haskell for 3D Printing
Programmable CAD" is a category of software where objects are defined using code. This talk covers how I’ve used programable CAD to design parts for 3D printing, why I think Functional Languages are uniquely suited for programable CAD, why I decided to write a programable CAD framework, and how the Scala Logo lead me to decorate a Christmas tree.
⭐ Joe Warren ⭐
Joe Warren is a Haskell developer at Permutive: working on the Permutive Query language. He likes functional programming in Scala and Haskell, and using FP to design for 3d Printing.
You can check out his previous talk on Lessons learnt with van Laarhoven lenses on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7qQv898cPk🗣️ Mystery speaker: mystery talk
Watch this space!⭐ Mystery speaker ⭐
Watch this space!
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📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the Scala Community Code of Conduct.
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through this form or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.2 attendees
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