Bugs, Fixes, and High Fives: A Django Debugging Workshop!

Details
Join us for a hands-on workshop on building web applications with Django! In this workshop, we'll focus on fixing bugs in an existing code repository for a voting web application, accompanied by hints and tips to help you resolve the issues.

Please note that prior knowledge of Django is not required to participate in this workshop, but some familiarity with web development and programming concepts will be helpful.

Developers interested in participating in the workshop will need a GitHub account and some familiarity with GitHub and Codespaces. When you RSVP, please provide your GitHub username so we can send you an invite and instructions for setting up a GitHub repository and linking it to the GitHub App.

During the workshop, we'll walk through the process of fixing two bugs in the voting app codebase, offering tips and guidance for effective debugging. Participants can then download the code and fix the bugs themselves, with support and guidance from each other and the speaker.

We'll also discuss some of Django's key features, such as models, views, templates, and the ORM, and explore how these features are used in web applications. This workshop is a great way to expand your skills and learn more about building web applications with this powerful framework.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with other developers, dive into Django, and explore the process of building and debugging web applications. We hope to see you there!

Agenda

• Introduction: Overview of the workshop
• Exploring the Voting Web Application: Discussion of voting app features and the two bugs to be fixed
• Fixing the Bugs: Walkthrough of debugging process and tips for effective debugging
• Exploring Django's Features: Discussion of key features and their use in the voting app

Timeline

• 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Opportunity to meet the other members in-person
• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Workshop session
• 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Another chance to socialize and make friends. Also, we could continue the party by heading to a local bar for drinks/food.

Please be courteous and RSVP, as we will have limited seating.

About the location

• The venue is a historical building, which is not wheelchair accessible.
• Please safely use GPS navigation to get to the event; there are entrances to the parking lot on W Kathleen St and W Aileen St.
• There will be plenty of parking; avoid named spots.
• The entrance to the event is on the West side of the building, you will ascend the first of two flights of stairs to find glass doors into the building, and then directly to your left, you will ascend the second flight of stairs into the event space. You will see a long hallway, head towards the sign, and you will find the seating area!
• Feel free to mingle and stake out a spot to sit.