codebar Festival may be over but there is no slowing down here! We are so excited to announce the launch of codebar Madrid 🇪🇸 our second Spanish chapter 🎉 Their first workshop is scheduled for Wednesday 15th April at the Pleo office 🏢 RSVP here ➡️ codebar.io/workshops/3691

Today is my last day with the Deno team 🦕💖💔 I know they're gonna keep making awesome things. But now *I* need to make awesome things for someone else! If you're looking for a DevRel with a JS focus and extra sparkle, get in touch!

Diversity scholarships are once again available for @pixelpioneers.co (back in Bristol on 19 June). Anyone in an underrepresented or marginalised group in tech is eligible (for a free ticket to the event). Applications close on 19 May, details here: pixelpioneers.co/diversity-sc... Please share!

As we gear up for recording season 2 of our podcast we need to find a company to sponsor 💙 £4,000 sponsorship will allow us to pay an editor, a designer and do some marketing. Interested? Please drop us an email 📧 [email protected]. Listen to season 1 here open.spotify.com/show/1N2aqJd...

WHAT A YEAR!!!

Next Tuesday we are running a Virtual Open Day 👀 Do you have a question you'd like to ask us? Whether it's about attending codebar, becoming a developer, attending virtually! If so, then please come along to our drop in session to have your question answered codebar.io/events/virtu...

Maternity leave is officially over, and I'm back at my desk where it feels like no time has passed yet EVERYTHING is different! I'm not setting any big goals for 2026. My plan is simple...focus on the work I care about, spend time with people I value, and be more deliberate about what I say yes to.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Call for Papers for codebar Festival is now open 🎉 We’re looking for virtual technical workshops and in-person talks in London. Talks can focus on technical topics, career development, or wellbeing. Interested? Submit your proposal here forms.gle/RksiqujDrieZ...

We have a few charity spots still available for the Hackney Half Marathon next year - Sunday 17th May 🏃 If you're interested in running this iconic race and fundraising vital funds for codebar, please drop us an email ➡️ [email protected]

This helps us so much! If you attend codebar please complete this short survey to help us shape the future of codebar 💜

Running uncodebar this weekend with no sponsors truly sucks!! The 11th edition of it and the first time with no sponsor ☹️ But, at least we can still run the event, so the biggest thank you to Google for the free space and food ❤️ we literally couldn't do it without you!

We are so thrilled to announce that a new codebar chapter is starting in Munich, our second German chapter 🇩🇪 The first workshop will be happening next month! If you know someone in or near Munich who would like to attend, as a student or coach, then please let them know. 💻 ➡️ codebar.io/munich

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚 #amindofmyown

Whilst I was off I had a lot of time to think about the future of @codebar.io, in particular how we stay relevant in tech, as the industry has changed so much since our launch in 2013. Time to reflect and think didn't happen very often, so I'm excited to get my teeth into making it EVEN better!

I've had such a lovely 6 months off work but I'm so excited to start easing myself back into normality again. But first, can someone remind me how I use a computer please? 🫣 🤣

We're back from our August offline-ness! Tickets are available again and we're back to our regularly weekly email news. If you missed it, here's the full write up, with community news and more: ffconf.org/articles/202...

New on the codebar youtube - "Debugging CSS" with Feyikemi Agboola 👀 In this talk, Feyikemi covers how to use browser developer tools effectively, common CSS problems and their solutions, CSS debugging tools, as well as tips for finding and fixing layout issues ⬇️ youtu.be/GmIU9fTLz1Q?...

✨ We’re thrilled that Ilona will be running the London Marathon next year in support of us ❤️ ✨ Ilona is one of our wonderful Norwich organisers and has been part of the codebar community for many years. If you’d like to support her, you can here 👉 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ilona-utt...

Back in April life changed forever, welcome to the world little one 💕💕

🚨 New Jobs Alert 🚨 Curaleaf are looking to take on a Junior Software Engineer AND a Junior Data Engineer/Scientist. 📍 Both London based! Junior Software Engineer ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/dyOfem2... Junior Data Engineer/Scientist ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/jU88IBA...

I'm starting to see lots of posts about International Women's Day on socials but those same companies have told me/codebar recently "working with DE&I focused communities was not a company priority right now". LOL!!!!!!!!!! It's taking every ounce of my being not to comment on these posts!

There is still plenty of time to secure your ticket(s) for codebar Festival next week 🎉 ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code... Lots happening from deep-dive technical workshops, talks and a stand-up comedy evening! See the full schedule here ➡️ festival.codebar.io/schedule

She poppin!!

📣 RSVP for our BIGGEST event of the year is now open 📣 10+ sessions, 4 days and 100% virtual 🌎 See the full schedule and grab your tickets here ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code...

Friday lunchtime (GMT) we're running a special session in collaboration with Code Your Future ❤️ They offer free tech training for people who can't quickly get tech training, especially those with low incomes or who are refugees. Grab your spot here ➡️ codebar.io/events/lunch...

To finish our #FFConf morning back November last year, @kimberleycook.bsky.social talks about the growing pains and lessons from @codebar.io becoming _over_ 27,000 people strong. Indie growth at it's best (I've also always assumed the whole world knew about Codebar!): youtu.be/iyG2kVZi3t4

Our Amsterdam chapter took a little break but they’re baaaaack!!!

At a time when LOTS of companies are pulling back on DE&I initiatives, we're more determined than ever to continue creating a safe space for minorities at our workshops. Thank you so much to all the companies who have continued to support us ❤️

I am more determined than ever 💪

At a time when "diversity" gets blamed for everything from forest fires to plane crashes, it's always nice to see organizations like @codebar.bsky.social that keep fighting the good fight: impact-report.codebar.io

At a time when diversity is being blamed for everything, I am more proud then ever to keep fighting for the importance of diversity! Please take a look at our new 2024 Impact Report 💪

You've not forgotten about the wonderful day last year at #FFconf have you? Or maybe you missed out, had some FOMO (do we still say that…?) (NO DAD!). Anyway, we're ready to start rolling out the videos, here's the annoucement and how to get the latest: ffconf.org/articles/202...

It's another extremely frustrating week in the tech diversity space. With Zucksy/Meta getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Here are 2 examples of my rejection emails I've had this week :( If you're in the tech space and are able to support communities, please do ❤️

The CFP has now closed and we're in full Festival planning swing 🎉 We're looking for companies to help us make this event happen, so if you're wanting to support diversity in tech and help the next generation of developers start their new career, please get in touch. 📧 ➡️ [email protected]

Do I know anyone who works for a company that may be interested in sponsoring 2 London Marathon spots? We've very amazingly managed to secure 2 spots for the 2026 run, which is amazing!! Your company logo would be on the runners t-shirts and we'll shout about it on all our socials

A look at some of the CSS that powers the State of JS's charts 📊 State of JS is an annual survey that publishes rich, interactive reports. @sachagreif.com shares why they switched from a React library that generates SVGs to a home-grown solution that is just HTML/CSS. 🎥 ➡️ youtu.be/QpHFAA_UdF0

The tenth and final episode of this season of codebar Stories is live with the amazing Amber Shand. She is a Software Engineer at Skyscanner and builder of the community She Bytes Back. Take a listen on your podcast platform today!

A huge thank you to @sachagreif.com for his workshop just now with codebar on how and why he moved away from third party libraries for State of the JS survey, in favour of HTML/CSS/SCG. If you have 5 minutes, do fill in the survey survey.devographics.com/en-US/survey...

There is only one more week left to give your feedback on our annual survey! This really helps us see what you're enjoying from us, but also what we can improve and what you want to see from us going into next year. It only takes 5 minutes airtable.com/appTFOROehtL...

Don't miss this thursday's free online workshop on Codebar! codebar.io/events/the-c... I will talk about rebuilding the State of JS charts from scratch using an advanced, little-known rendering method. Did I mention it's FREE???

Oh heeeey... @codebar.bsky.social is now on Bluesky 👋

Hi there, we're new around here 👋 We run free programming workshops around the world for minority group members in tech. Our workshops are perfect for those who have never written a line of code before, or for those wanting to expand their current skillset 💻

Woop! I'm excited for this :)

Piggy 1, Piggy 2 and Pixel. A family portrait 😍

A new episode of codebar Stories is now live with the lovely Janine Luk ❤️ She sits down with us to discuss her tech journey, from deciding tech was a career for her whilst doing marketing, to is being a hobby to becoming her career. Please listen on your podcast platform today!

Let me introduce myself Bluesky : - codebar Director - Mountaineer - Snowboarder - Dog mumma to Pixel Oh and an actual Mumma to be, eepp 😃

Hello Bluesky 👀 👋