In a Coding Dojo, coders come together and complete a programming challenge in a fun environment that provides a night to refine ones’ skillz. Coders have no knowledge of the problem until they form teams on the evening of Coding Dojo. The Des Moines Dojo adds the challenge of coding from scratch in front of an audience.The solution of the night’s problem for may require use of various languages, tools, and exercise formats.

Coding Dojo is a non-competitive, collaborative event at which all skill levels are welcome. It’s a fantastic place to test new methods and ideas. Participants should bring their lappies!

The problems are always new and provide a challenge for all levels of coder.
An exercise is successful when coders complete the challenge within the time limit AND can repeat the solution at home, alone.

The evening runs as follows:

• 10 minutes: Introduction & Team Formation
• 5 minutes: Problem Explanation
• 40 minutes code, code, code
• 5 minutes: BREAK
• 40 minutes: code some more
• 20 minutes: solution presentations
• Beers at local pub. (optional)

Learn more at http://codingdojo.org or contact Matthew Nuzum: newz@bearfruit.org

Come for FREE food and friends. Executive Director of Urban Ambassadors, Adam Hammes, shares what has made the past 3 years of the Sustainable Living Bike Tour in California a success, and how we might do the same in Iowa.  Then, we open to YOU to make it a reality ~ brainstorm routes and stops; gauge rider interest; just put your two cents in or be an integral part of a future trip. It’s up to you!

Date: Wednesday, February 3

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Place: Impromptu Studio