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🚀 Thrilled to kick off a new chapter with the return of Code Club at TorontoJS! Our first event of the year promises a vibrant coding environment where ideas flow freely, questions find answers, and we collectively tackle software challenges. 👩💻 TorontoJS Code Club is your space to bring projects, ideas, or simply join the discussion and contribute. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting, there's a place for you! 🛠️ Let's dive into open-source problem-solving—perfect for all skill levels, including beginners. It's an excellent chance to embark on your open-source journey. 🔍 Job hunting? We've got you covered with a collaborative exploration of Leetcode-style interview questions. 📚 The dynamic JavaScript ecosystem introduces new libraries regularly. Join us as we explore the latest tech together and share our insights. 🌈 This event is all about the joy of building; no competition, just a community coming together to code and create. 📍 Join us on the TorontoJS discord channel for this exciting event. https://lnkd.in/eYk6PKBX ⚖️ Rest assured, the TorontoJS Code of Conduct will be upheld, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment. 🔗 Discover more about our events @ https://lnkd.in/gKNK5Cuk. #TorontoJS #CodeClub #Collaboration #OpenSource #JavaScript #CodingCommunity

Great conversation with Animesh Pathak at Keploy 🐰 on building thriving open-source communities! We delved into: - Community's role in open source: What it is & why it matters. - DevRel dissected: Fostering communities through Dev Relations. - Building strong open source communities: Key considerations & best practices. Animesh also shared valuable insights on: - Challenges faced by open-source projects - Practical steps for getting involved in open-source development. - His experience using Vaunt to streamline contribution workflows. - And to top it off, there was a giveaway!  (Check the video for details!) A big thanks to Animesh for his insightful presentation! Be sure to watch the full video to learn more about building successful open-source communities. https://lnkd.in/gKgDabqi #opensource #developer #devrel

I had the pleasure of attending and representing Tous Benevoles at the spring congress of the European Volunteer Center in Trento, European capital of volunteering 2024 with Isabelle Persoz our president. We met a multitude of organisations from European countries and  all have shown how central volunteering is to cohesion, well-being, protection of the most vulnerable, and other causes.   We were welcomed into associations, each more active than the last: food aid and the fight against food waste, protection of homeless people, cooperatives, help and empowerment of people with disabilities, etc. And we have seen that in Italy volunteers are at the heart of solidarity!   As the European elections approach, we have focused on raising awareness among MPs and candidates of the importance of volunteering which embodies the European values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, respect for human rights, including those of minorities.   In particular, we believe that it is important to create an intergroup in the European Parliament to promote civic participation and volunteering in Europe, in particular exploring relevant legal frameworks and funding models to be implemented. This will highlight the valuable contributions of volunteers, and encourage volunteering by all, in the most inclusive way possible, as well as address the issue of youth volunteering, from a very young age, by including the validation of learning acquired during their volunteer experience.   It is not too late to do so if you can contact one or more MEPs or candidates that you know so that the importance of volunteering is truly valued and promoted within the European Union, here is the link to the topics carried on this occasion by the European Volunteer Center: https://lnkd.in/eMayR_u4   You will find on p. 14 the possibility of supporting the CEV project as a candidate in the European elections. Simply send this support by email to the contact at the bottom of the document.   #EuropeanElections2024 #Volunteering #CEV #Engagement

Few weeks ago, after a long break I revisited my passion of technical talk, started with Accessibility Nigeria community event where I spoke about how to build an accessible application. During my talk I highlighted how accessibility isn’t just for impaired users but for all, when you build an accessible application you are in turn making life easy for every users of your application including yourself. A very good example is when you pay attention to your color contrast which is a key part of an accessible application for visually impaired people, this in turn becomes beneficial for other users who can become temporarily visually impaired by using your application on a very bright day in the sun. In conclusion I emphasize that as a software engineer building accessible application starts with emphaty and it’s basically the foundation of a very accessible application. #a11y #techtalk #frontendengineering

Our Dev Community Call is kicking off in a few minutes! To participate, click on "Community Calls" in the "Developers Hub" category in our Discord server here: https://lnkd.in/gpPF3PbT If you have any questions for the speakers, click the "Open Chat" button next to "Community Calls" and share them in the chat

Developer relations (DevRel) is an umbrella term for many things. Are you curious about how to break into DevRel? You might already be doing it without even realizing it! Here are some areas under DevRel: - Advocacy: Bridging the gap between companies and developers and advocating for their needs - Community Building: Engaging with developers through events and forums. - Education: Creating tutorials, guides, and other educational content. - Program Management: Organizing developer events and workshops, managing developer relationships, and driving developer engagement initiatives. Want to learn more about DevRel? Follow DevRel Community Africa for more content and insights on developer relations!

PHP EPISODE 3 | Dee-Dee San Jose, Executive Officer at Zero Barriers ⭐️ In this episode of PHP, we sit down with Dee-Dee San Jose, Executive Officer at Zero Barriers. Zero Barriers is dedicated to helping businesses enhance their accessibility and inclusion efforts, making a positive impact on the wider community. Dee-Dee shares how Zero Barriers works with businesses to make small changes that create a more inclusive environment. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to learn more about creating a more accessible and inclusive business community. #AccessibilityMatters #SocialImpact #DisabilityLeadership #NDIS #TransformingLives #Accessibility #AccessibleDesign

In our latest episode of PHP, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dee-Dee San Jose, Executive Officer at Zero Barriers. Together, we explored how Zero Barriers is playing a crucial role in assisting businesses to improve their accessibility and inclusion efforts. I’m especially proud of our ongoing partnership with Zero Barriers, working together to support businesses in enhancing their accessibility and inclusion plans to benefit the wider community. Tune in to this enlightening conversation to learn more about Zero Barriers and our collaborative efforts towards improving accessibility and inclusion across businesses. #PeopleHelpingPeople #PHP #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #SocialImpact #CommunityImpact #ChangingLives

The African Girls Tech Bootcamp 7.0 is still going strong.💪 Our tech queens 👸 are having fun leaving skills that will transform their lives and Africa. Check out this snippet of what went down last week. #AfricaAgility #GirlsInTech #Empowerment #TechSavvy #Bootcamp #GIT7.0T

The focus on community governance in Meeds DAO is among its most appealing aspects. Users have a genuine voice in the direction and advancement of the platform through an open and inclusive decision-making process. In addition to giving users a sense of ownership, this democratic approach makes sure that Meeds DAO develops in accordance with the goals and values of its community as a whole. Meeds.io