Intro to Coding: Building Your First App

Ready to dive into the world of software engineering?

Join us for an interactive, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to build your very first app—a functional to-do list—from the ground up.

Guided by our expert Codesmith instructor, Marselena Sequoia, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential coding skills, work with industry-standard development tools, and explore the fundamentals of app creation in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What you’ll learn:

• Real-world tools: Get familiar with popular tools and techniques used by professional engineers.
• Hands-on practice: Walk away with the knowledge to build your very own to-do list app, a tangible start to your coding portfolio.

Is this workshop right for you?

This workshop is open to all experience levels! We recommend completing the Precourse unit on our free learning platform CSX, to set yourself up for success, but no prior experience is required. Whether you’re just curious or ready to begin a new career path, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.

What else should you know?

• Price: Always free! We believe in making tech education accessible to everyone.
• Engagement: This is an interactive experience, so we encourage you to join with your camera on and be ready to engage with the Codesmith community.

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We offer free workshops every week to help you in mastering JavaScript, building practical coding skills, and landing a job as a software engineer. Check them out:

• Intro to Coding: Start with the essentials.
• Intermediate and Advanced Coding: Take your skills to the next level.
• Professional Development: Grow as a coder and future tech leader.
• Community Coding: Connect, collaborate, and code with others.

Or view the full Codesmith events schedule to find a session that’s right for you.

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In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.