Presidential Address
Happy Monday everyone! Consolidation week is in sight and I'm very glad of it, just got to get through 5 more days.
Before we get into the important YorDevs business, today's random public service announcement is that LNER are giving away free Tony's Chocolonely at York Station next week (Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st) to anyone who is a member of LNER Perks. I won't pretend that is especially relevant however I have received an email from our counterparts a few stops up the East-Coast Main Line at Durham University. They've asked us to share details about their 'DurHack' 24 hour Hackathon event - see below. I haven't decided whether I will be attending myself since it is during the week and 24 hours is a long time but you can find more details below.
One thing I will be attending though...
This Week's Event
Modern Web Development: Online Storefront
Wednesday 23rd October 17:00 - 19:30 @ PZA/113
Arguably not the most original project we could have dreamed up but making the front-end of an online store will be a good illustration of the power of modern component-based web frameworks. You'll learn about the concept of a component in Angular, how they interact with each other and how they can be re-used for maximum code maintainability. While I'll be teaching you how to work with Angular since that's what I'm most familiar with, the concepts you'll encounter are very much transferable to other frameworks such as React. The nature of these frameworks includes introduces some complexities, especially regarding inter-component relationships however they're still based on the good old fashioned HTML and CSS at their core so if you've never done any web development before you'll still find the session accessible. Hopefully after attending you'll have the skills to make simple websites independently using Angular. As usual, grab your laptop and drop by!
External Promotion: DurHack 2024
Dear UoY Web & App Development Soc,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your help in sharing an exciting opportunity with your students at University of York. DurHack, our university’s upcoming hackathon event, is just around the corner, and we believe it’s something they won’t want to miss. If possible, please share the following message with your society, thank you!
Sign up to DurHack 2024!
- Date: 4-5th November
- Venue: TLC
- Website: durhack.com
DurHack is a 24-hour hackathon on 4-5th November, aiming to push the boundaries of technology to new limits.
Showcase your skills, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with fellow students on innovative projects.
Students of all experience levels will come together in teams of up to four, helping each other in order to create their own project.
No coding experience is required and we encourage beginners to apply! Tickets are free and open to all, regardless of degree. Sign up here using this link: durhack.com/tickets
Here’s why you should consider participating in DurHack:
- Skill Development: Participants have the chance to enhance their coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a challenging yet supportive environment. There will also be workshops and many mentors on hand at the event to help you with anything you don’t know.
- Networking: DurHack attracts industry professionals, sponsors, and mentors, providing participants with opportunities to network and gain insights into potential career paths.
- Recruitment Opportunities: Many of our sponsors have recruiters at the event looking for potential interns and graduates - submit your CV for a chance to be headhunted!
- Enhancing your CV: Participation in DurHack is a valuable addition to your CV, showcasing your ability to work on cutting-edge and innovative projects.
- Innovation: By engaging in hackathons like DurHack, you can contribute to technological advancements and innovative solutions in various fields.
- Free food and Stash!: There will be many caterers and vendors at the event, along with a lot of free stash! Including, but not limited to: shirts, stickers, bottles and many more!
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something special. Either email (hello@durhack.com) or message us on social media for more details! (IG: @durhackevent, LinkedIn: Durhack)
Feel free to contact us for any questions or additional information. We look forward to seeing you at DurHack 2024!
Best regards,
Adrienne
PR and Marketing Officer
DurHack
Other than that, thank you as always for reading, have a good week and see you at our event!
Regards,
Will & The YorDevs Team
