Posts Tagged ‘richmond code camp’

1. Richmond Code Camp 2010.1 THIS WEEKEND! #RichCC

   Posted on May 20th, 2010 by Kevin

   Back by popular demand, Richmond Code Camp version 2010.1 is happening this weekend, May 22nd, 2010.

   From 7:30 am to 5:00pm, you’re promised to learn tons from over 40+ sessions.  That’s 9 tracks throughout the day.  Industry influencers and enthusiasts all coming to together to share knowledge and discover technology.

   How much does all this cost? 

   ABSOLUTELY FREE!  We’ll even feed you breakfast and lunch.  The WiFI is even free!

   What’s the schedule look like?

   You can look at the schedule right here.  (Note: some sessions are subject to change.)

   Wow.  Where do I sign up?

   There is still time to register, go here and register right now!

   Will you be there, Kevin?

   Yup!  I’ll be giving my award-winning introduction to jQuery.  Check the schedule for time and location.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

2. Upcoming Community Gigs

   Posted on September 1st, 2009 by Kevin

   Just a quick update to my schedule.  I’ve been accepted to speak at both the Raleigh Code Camp and the Richmond Code Camp.  I will be presenting my new session entitled “jQuery From the Ground Up”.  If you’re curious about about jQuery, but you’ve never had time to look at it, come on out to my talk.  We’ll cover getting jQuery, adding it to a web page, and basics for using it.

   Raleigh Code Camp is on September 17th, and you can register at http://www.codecamp.org!

   Richmond Code Camp is on October 3rd, and you can register at http://www.richmondcodecamp.org!

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

3. Richmond Code Camp 2009.1 Recap

   Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Kevin

   Another Richmond Code Camp has come and gone, and I really believe this was the best one yet.  I did something this year that I’ve never done before at another code camp, and that was hang out in the Open Spaces area.  My first experience with an Open Spaces room consisted of myself and another person being the only people in the room.  Let’s just say it wasn’t what I was expecting.

   However, Alan Stevens was the facilitator for the Open Spaces section at Richmond Code Camp.  This was one of the most greatest experiences I’ve had in my professional life.  In the morning, our group started with 6 people, but in the afternoon it was standing room only.  The unstructured, but structured format of Open Spaces really gave me a chance to listen to people with different experiences talk about technology in a way I’ve never been exposed to.  I’ve changed my way of thinking on issues, had methodologies I’ve been following re-enforced, and I’ve picked up new concepts.

   I would say though that the proper way of having an Open Spaces section is to make it an all day thing.  The major problem with my first Open Spaces experience was that it was a single session during the day, and not its own dedicated track.

   My session went very well.  I had a packed room (about 30-40 people I would guess), which contained 75% students.  I was surprised to see that the students were of varying ages, from 20 to 50.  It’s good to see people getting into the industry (or revamping their skills) at these community events.  I’ve told people on more than one occasion that I’ve gotten more of an education at user group meetings and code camps than I did in college.  The truth is you’ll learn a lot more about what the direction of the industry is by listening to and hanging around industry people.  Professors in academia don’t have a clue.

   A few of the speakers and attendees went out to dinner after the Code Camp.  These are the hours that I really wish would never end.  I’ve made so many good friends who share the same passion for their craft as I do.  I just don’t see that same passion in my day job.  People do what they need to do and go home.  Why learn the latest and greatest when there is no pressure at work to do so?  User groups and code camps are great way to revitalize yourself.  I really need to start bringing actual work with me to these events, because that’s when I really have the urge to code.

   NoVa Code Camp is right around the corner.  Sign up today and be revitalized!

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

4. Richmond Code Camp 2009.1 THIS SATURDAY!

   Posted on April 20th, 2009 by Kevin

   I love code camp season, and this week is Richmond Code Camp.  Richmond will always be a special event for me, because it was my first code camp experience.  Of course, that was back when Richmond Code Camp was at ECPI.  It was a great venue, but we outgrew it so quickly.  Now we’re in the awesome J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.  Last year we were the first event to ever be held in their new technology building, and believe me, we have tons of room to grow.

   This year is also special, because it’s the first Richmond Code Camp I’m speaking at.  I will be giving my “Intro to WPF” talk (“What is this WPF Thing?”).  I’m looking very forward to mingling with the community and the other speakers.

   Are you going to Richmond Code Camp?  You should be!  It’s THIS SATURDAY (April 25th).  Go to http://www.richmondcodecamp.org for registeration information.  Hurry!  There are limited seats and they are almost filled!

   See you all there!