What we’re about
SWFL Coders is a community for technology enthusiasts, including developers, coders, and non-coders, who are eager to explore the captivating world of programming.
We gather on the second Thursday of each month at our official venue, the Collaboratory in Downtown Fort Myers.
Our goal is to expand the SWFL Tech Community, inspiring members to either learn to code or, for those who are already experienced, to acquire new skills. We cherish the opportunity to connect and learn together, fostering mutual growth and knowledge exchange.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the richness of our collective experience.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Injecting React into WordPress ⚛️Collaboratory, Fort Myers, FL
INJECTING REACT TO WORDPRESS SITES
In this session, you’ll learn how to enhance your freelancing prospects in our area by combining the power of React with WordPress, a platform widely used by local businesses.
We’ll guide you through setting up a local WordPress instance, creating a custom plugin, injecting a React front-end app, and interacting with the WordPress database.
This actionable tutorial is perfect for developers looking to offer custom solutions to WordPress-based businesses and boost their freelance opportunities.🗓 AGENDA:
6:30 PM: Arrival /Networking
6:40 PM: Announcements by organizers
6:50 PM: Injecting React into WordPress Sites
8:15 PM: End of meeting
8:30 PM: Exit to after party celebration at Patio de Leon (courtyard behind Downtown House of Pizza)👨🏻💻 SPEAKER: Torre Locascio
Torre graduated the University of Miami with a BBA in finance. Afterwards, he worked in banking and finance for 4 years before making a pivot into tech as a software engineer. To make this pivot, he attended an in-person Coding Bootcamp, and got a job shortly after with Bang Energy as a Web Developer.
In his current job, he is working for RealToken Inc as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, where he builds the systems and technical infrastructure for RealT to sell their tokenized Real Estate on the Ethereum Blockchain to investors all around the world.
Torre also has a passion for teaching software skills as he has taught an Online Coding Bootcamp as the head instructor, and is bringing his own in-person coding bootcamp to SWFL, Archetype Coding School.
💻 VIRTUAL OPTION:
If you are joining us online, please register here.
