Name: Scala Open Source Hack Night @ SiriusXM!
Start: 2025-10-22T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-22T21:00:00+01:00
Location: SiriusXM

Calling 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 up

**What 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](https://www.meetup.com/scalabridge-london/) 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/aRCVCHmHES

The chatroom is [#oss-hack-night](https://discord.com/channels/1210968027751784548/1298624761508925513). 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](https://forms.gle/9PMMorUWgBnbk1mm6) 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.

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