What we’re about
Build with Code is a community of coders organized by Codesmith. We host free weekly beginner and intermediate coding workshops, pair programming sessions, study groups, and events on professional development and the tech industry.
Our goal is to help support engineers grow in the capacities that make them successful with workshops that help you go “under the hood” and practice your technical communication. Welcome - we’re glad to have you here!
Join our Slack community to stay connected: https://share.codesmith.io/csxslack
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro to Coding: Building Your First AppLink visible for attendees
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.
- Study Group: IntermediateLink visible for attendees
Join us for a weekend study session led by our CSX Fellow and Codesmith alum, Chris K. This session is designed not only to work through a series of coding challenges but to also enhance your problem solving and technical communication skills, which are vital for excelling in technical interviews.
The art of live coding, particularly under interview conditions, is a skill set in itself. Being able to articulate your thought process technically is a stepping stone towards becoming a well-rounded engineer. In this session you’ll have the chance to solve technical challenges with the support and encouragement of your fellow learners, simulating a real interview process!
We encourage everyone to share their knowledge, questions, and insights. Hope to see you there!
Experience Level: Intermediate. We recommend learners be at or beyond the Callbacks unit of CSX.
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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.
- Community-Led Beginner Study GroupLink visible for attendees
Join us for our weekly Community-Led Beginner Study Group, where we'll delve into topics like string manipulation, callbacks, functions, and execution context. For recursion, OOP, and general Technical Interview prep we highly recommend joining our Intermediate Study Group on Sundays!
Whether you're new to coding or looking to reinforce your skills, this beginner-centered group is the perfect environment to learn and grow. Getting started working on your technical communication earlier will be invaluable in accelerating your learning journey.
This group was founded by and is led by our Codesmith community members and we are sharing it on our Events Page to help get the word out!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up faster in a supportive and fun environment. We hope to see you there!
In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.
- GitHub FundamentalsLink visible for attendees
Ready to unlock the power of GitHub?
Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of GitHub and version control—key industry tools for beginner developers and tech professionals alike.
Guided by our expert Codesmith instructor, Jaime De Venecia, this hands-on session will guide you through setting up your first GitHub repository, tracking changes like a pro, and collaborating with others on code. Whether you’re new to GitHub or simply want to level up your coding workflow, this workshop is for you!
What you’ll learn:
- Git and GitHub basics: Understand the essentials of GitHub and version control.
- Real-world practices: Get comfortable with managing repositories, committing changes, and navigating branching and merging.
- Tools for collaboration: Discover how to work together on shared code, just like on a professional dev team.
Walk away with the confidence to use GitHub on your next project and a new skill to add to your resume!
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.
