BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190504T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190504T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475465 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 229066/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nWhat is Code retreat?Coderetreat is a day-long practice event that focuses on the fun damentals of good software development and design. Developers are given the opportunity of focused practice away from the pressures of “getting things done”\, allowing them to sharpen their craft and to learn new ski lls in a safe environment. Yes\, this event is women-focused\, and every one is welcome. (Originally developed by Corey Haines\, the global webpa ge is located at http://coderetreat.org/ if you would like to read more about it.) Why attend a Coderetreat?~ Learn new skills to help you write better code~ Learn to take risks and experiment~ Learn to practice writ ing code~ Gain collaborative experience through pair programming~ Networ k and make new friends Wait...it’s free?Yes\, Coderetreat is free. There are simply 2 requirements that will help you get the most out of a Code retreat:~ Show up with an open mind and learner’s attitude.~ Bring a lap top with a working development environment and testing framework\, and b e prepared to use it (see below for a list of popular IDEs). What does a full day of coding practice involve?Coderetreat is built on a specific formula. The day consists of usually[masked]-minute iterations in which participants are presented with a specific problem that they need to cod e. Emphasis is NOT placed on finishing\, in fact participants are not ex pected to finish within the given 45 minutes. Instead\, the emphasis is placed on learning new skills that enable participants to write code in a different way than would normally be the case. Participants change par tners with each iteration\, with the goal being that everyone should pai r with someone different for every iteration. Techniques such as Test Dr iven Development will be introduced\, with exposure to core fundamentals such as the 4 Rules of Simple Design and SOLID. Breakfast and lunch are both included\, with gluten free options available. This is your chance to learn something new\, and to be fed while doing it. If you learn one new thing that you can take back to the office\, you have a win\, and s o do we! We’ll also be supporting you in understanding the importance of taking care of yourself while coding and strategies for attracting skil ls transfer opportunities. Come early and meet other attendees for a lei surely chat over coffee! More details and handouts will be posted as we near the event\, so watch this space and manage your RSVP so we have an accurate food and coffee headcount. This space is cozy\, so seats are li mited. \;\n\n\nTags: meetup:event=259229066\, meetup:group=AgilePDX- User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile test ing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, ag ilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475465 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Woman-Focused Coderetreat LOCATION:VR Motion Corp.: 1982 NE 25th Ave #1\, Hillsboro OR 97124 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR