GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur Presents Demystifying Git: A Hands-On Workshop

GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents

Demystifying Git: A Hands-On Workshop

Start Garden (40 Pearl St NW #200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503)

Monday, June 24, 2024 6pm - 8pm

LOCATION

Start Garden is on the second floor of the historic Trust Building, located at 40 Pearl Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

PARKING

Paid parking is available at the parking ramp on the corner of Pearl and Ionia. Street parking pricing and hours vary depending on location; details can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website.

DESCRIPTION

Many developers use Git's version control technology on a daily basis, whether directly from the command line or through a platform such as GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, and many others. And yet, this technology is often learned not in a classroom but on the job.

This month at GRWebDev powered by LaFleur Marketing, we'll hear from a group of professional developers as they discuss why we use version control and how we track changes to files using Git. We'll also tackle several hands-on exercises to experience how developers use Git both on their local development machine and also collaboratively with a distributed team.

WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS

Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop with Git and Visual Studio Code installed. Attendees will also need a GitHub account for our exercises. (We have a limited number of machines available for use by attendees; let us know if you require one during the RSVP process.)

Links to resources and more information about the workshop are available on GitHub.

OUR PRESENTERS

, Lead Software Consultant @ ThoughtWorks

, Co-Founder & Developer @ Aztech

, Senior Interface Developer @ CQL

SPONSORS

This month’s meetup is sponsored by West Michigan Tech Talent. West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.

GRWebDev is also sponsored by Start Garden. Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial, intellectual & social capital, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups to grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Garden ecosystem provides a strong community of support to help you get your idea off the ground or move your business to the next level. Learn more at startgarden.com.

GRWebDev's title sponsor is LaFleur Marketing. LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.

SCHEDULE

• 6:00 pm … Refreshments and Networking
• 6:30 pm … Opening Announcements
• 6:45pm … Workshop and Exercises
• 7:45 pm … Closing Announcements
• 8:00 pm … Event Ends

Host or Publisher Grand Rapids Web Development Group (GRWebDev)