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Code Golf Workshop

Join us for an evening of coding katas & pizza. Hone your programming skills by solving coding challenges, then work in pairs to perfect your code! 

What you’ll learn

  • Learn what coding katas are and how you can use them to build your programming skills

  • Build collaboration skills by learning how to identify and debug coding errors with a partner

  • Develop refactoring skills to make your code clean and super efficient

Who’s this for? 

  • All Stockport residents aged 18 and above are welcome!

  • Fundamental JavaScript knowledge is required to participate

What you need to bring 

  • You’ll require access to a laptop that can connect to the internet. The workshop cannot be completed on a mobile or tablet

  • If you need to borrow a laptop for the session, please let us know in the sign-up form so we can arrange one for you 

Cost
The course costs £3. After the event, you can choose to be refunded or donate your ticket to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds will be processed within seven working days. If you cannot afford a ticket, we may be able to provide a bursary. Please email makestuff@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.

Additional information

  • This event will include refreshments and a hot meal

  • All participants will gain access to an online learning community and free ongoing support network, including CV and job application support, mentoring, and work experience opportunities

  • All participants will receive a digital certificate of completion 

  • Financial support is available for transport and childcare costs if needed (please mention if you need this when registering)

  • You will need to commit to attending all sessions - this is because places are limited, and we are often over-subscribed.

Location
 Profolk Bank Chambers, Bank Chambers, Stockport, SK1 1AR (map here)


About the facilitator
Martin Rue learned to code when he was pretty young, which led to a love of creating things. I He likes little details, finding deeper understanding, and MateMate.

He loves language learning so much that he quit his job to build Yakk, an app to help people learn languages. He speaks Esperanto, and is slowly learning 🇪🇸 🇩🇪 🇮🇱.

This is what he's doing now.

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