Rails Girls comes to Perth! During the free two-day workshop we’ll dive into the magical world of Ruby on Rails.
Apply now! Applications are open until March 14th.
You learn designing, prototyping and coding with the help from our coaches.
You need your own laptop, curiosity and a sprinkle of imagination!
Want to help? We are looking for volunteers and Rails coaches. Email us.
Friday 21st March
| 17.30 – |
Installation partyGet know the attendees a little bit before hand. Bring your laptop if you can, so we can install Ruby on Rails for you. |
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Saturday 22nd March
| 9:00 – 10:00 |
Registration, and remaining installation festDuring the morning we’ll install Ruby on Rails on your computer if you missed the installation fest. |
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| 10:00 – 10:15 |
WelcomeOutline of the day & word from sponsors |
| 10:20 – 10:45 |
Designing your web app – workshop |
| 10:50 – 11:10 |
Tryruby.orgLet’s get coding! |
| 11:10 – 13:00 |
WORKSHOPJumpstart your first web application |
| 13:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
| 13.30- 13:45 |
Bentobox – Understanding Web AppsRecap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together. |
| 13:45 – 14:30 |
Lightning talks from coaches |
| 14:30 – 16:30 |
WORKSHOPExtend your application. |
| 19:00 – |
After partyOpen for everyone, meet cool people interested in tech. |
Information
Applications closed: March 14th
Acceptances informed: March 17th
Install Night: March 21st
Workshop: March 22nd
Location: Spacecubed 45, Perth
Partners
Rails Girls Perth is co-organized with our awesome partners.
Want to help? We’re looking for partners & sponsors for the non-profit event! Email us!
ThoughtWorks is a software company and community of passionate individuals whose purpose is to revolutionise software design, creation and delivery, while advocating for positive social change.
Spacecubed is a network of Coworking, Collaboration and Innovation Spaces and Communities across Western Australia. These spaces have been co-designed with the communities that use them and along with a mix of Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Changemakers who want to get their idea off the ground.
Ruby Australia is the community-run organization for supporting Ruby events and developers in Australia. They’re involved in running local conferences like RubyConf Australiaand help make events like Rails Girls Perth and RailsCamps possible.
FAQ
How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, it’s free! You just need to be excited!
Who is this aimed for? Women of any age with basic knowledge of working with a computer. Please bring your laptop.
Can men attend? Yes, but you need to be accompanied by an interested lady. Also, girls are given a priority.
I know how to program – How can I help? We’re also looking for people to be coaches. We’ll have a two-three hour workshop before the event to walk you through the curriculum. Email us
