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Ruby for Good is an annual event based out of the DC-metro area where Ruby programmers from all over the globe get together to build projects that help our communities. In 2020 the event will be moving online and be spread over two weekends. Join us this year just for the fun of giving back!
The organizers of Ruby for Good work year round contacting and working with non-profits to find projects that are both within the scope of Ruby for Good and helpful to non-profit organizations and individuals.
This is an event for people of all skill levels so even if you are new, don't let that prevent you from contributing! Attendees self-select into projects that are meaningful to them and the fun begins! Most projects have a need for a variety of skills including both developers, designers, and product and project managers. You don't HAVE to be a Ruby programmer but it does help. We're more than happy to welcome programmers of other languages, especially if you're interested in learning some Ruby. :)
Here is the schedule for 2020.
- CustomInk Staff Attends Ruby for Good Event in 2016
- How to Inspire Community in Programming
- A Curious Loop Attendee Discusses the 2016 RfG Event
During registration we'll ask if you'd like to lead a team - say yes! We'll be in touch with potential projects. We'll brief you on expectations and put you in touch with your non-profit so you can work with them in advance of the event to set up project requirements, milestones and initial set up so you can hit the ground running with your team at Ruby for Good. Setup includes creating a github repo under the Ruby for Good github, filing issues and making some technology suggestions. If you want to know what it will be like to lead a team this year, read our team lead guide. For an in-depth look at what it's like to lead a team, check out Brandon Rice's blog. If you're not sure and want to talk about it with an organizer? Drop us a [note](mailto:{{ site.data.constants.contact_email }}).
Also — if you have a project in mind that you’d like to lead, suggest a project to work on!
Public registration for our 2020 Fall Event is now closed!
Please read our Code of Conduct prior to attending.