Workshop Description

This workshop for women who are interested in learning iOS Development. MobileBridge is emphatically queer and trans* friendly. Our events focus on increasing diversity in tech, so that people of all backgrounds can feel welcome and comfortable in our industry.

Men are welcome to come if you find a woman who wants to learn iOS Development and come together.

In this workshop, we'll take you through Xcode, and iOS app development. We'll meet up on Friday to install all of the software you need, and then spend Saturday learning and writing code. Programmers of all skill levels, even total beginners are welcome. We will have different classes separated by experience level.

Sometimes people ask if the Friday night InstallFest is mandatory, and yes, it is! It's a crucial part of the weekend, even if you've already gone through the instructions independently. The reason that we're able to get through the curriculum on Saturday is that every single student has had their development environment checked, so we're all working in the same versions.

One alternate option available for students is to complete this InstallFest checkout via email and have received a confirmation email that the checkout is complete. If this is done *before* the start of the InstallFest, this requirement will be considered complete. If you are interested in checkout via email, read the Installation Checkout via Email page.

Setup

You'll need a laptop running either Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite).

Setup instructions: https://github.com/mobilebridge/iosbridge/wiki/Student-Prerequisites

If you will be upgrading either your OS X or your Xcode, please back up the things that are important to you (existing iOS projects, software keys for specialty software, etc) -- ideally on a separate external hard drive. If you have specialty software (video editing software, etc), please check with the user and support communities for the compatible versions of OS X before upgrading. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions or visit your local Apple store.

Sponsor

The very kind people at Pivotal Labs will be hosting this event (Teacher Training, InstallFest and Workshop).

Schedule

9/6 Teacher Training 4-7:30pm -- this session is only for instructors/TAs/volunteers, no students please
9/25 InstallFest 6pm-7pm
9/26 Workshop 9:30am-5pm

Transportation and Parking

Pivotal is easily accessible from Powell Station BART / MUNI. Its also pretty close to the 4th and King Caltrain. Someone arriving via Caltrain would have to walk about 15 or 20 minutes. There is also the large parking structure for the Westfield Mall very close to the office.

Food and Drinks

We will provide breakfast and lunch, with vegetarian options.

Childcare

A supervised play area will be provided if requested in advance (you'll have an opportunity to do so when you RSVP). You will need to bring any food, drink, toys, supplies, etc you need for your child(ren).

Additionally, there can be private space set aside for nursing or pumping if needed. Email us at [email protected] to let us know.

Afterparty

Everyone's invited to have a drink together on Saturday after the workshop is done. Location TBD.

No Show Policy

We want to see you in person. If you happen to not be able to make it, we kindly ask you to remove your RSVP so that others can take advantage of it. Thanks for your help on encouraging mobile development to all! No show can affect your future registration for other events.