If you are a newbie to coding, then instead of sitting on your chair… forever, you need to take your “learn-to-code” journey offline and join meetup groups. These groups are so ideal for tech beginners because you can get career advice, coding help, and general support from the best programmer around, and as a result, you can expand your circle and push your career to the next level. There are a ton of groups to join, but I’ve summed up the best communities for you.
Top 6 Meetup Groups About Tech You Must Join
1. Meteor Ho Chi Minh Meetup
For those who haven’t known about Meteor yet, imagine you just come home after an exhausting day at work. There are 2 options for you to choose from: The first one is you have to cook dinner cause you are super starving.
The other one is that there is a table covered full of foods that have been done already, then you just need to sit down and satisfy your stomach. Which choice will you make? Of course, it’s the second one, right? In terms of programming, Meteor is exactly that “full-of-foods” table.
Meteor is a smart and powerful tool that allows you to build web and mobile applications. Meteor requires less code, so even though you are a newbie to programming, you are able to build your own amazing app in a very short time.
If you want to talk all things Meteor, check out this lively group. This group has a lot of monthly meetups sharing helpful knowledge and experience in web and app development in general and in using Meteor in particular. Their next meetup will take place in August.
2. HTML5Rocks@Ho Chi Minh
With the aim of spreading the word on HTML5, HTML5Rock@Ho Chi Minh is a discussion and working group for anyone who is a developer, idea generator, project manager, or aspiring entrepreneur. This group offers a space where you can learn and train yourself from a beginner’s perspective to an advanced level.
3. JavaScript Ho Chi Minh city
If you like JavaScript, Ember.js, Node.js, and Angular.js, you can’t avoid mentioning this group. By joining this group, you get an opportunity to hang out and discuss JavaScript tips, tricks, hacks, and frameworks or to learn about what else is going on in the JavaScript community with some of the best scripters around. Sound great, right?
4. Saigon.RB
If you are interested in talking about Ruby or Ruby on Rails, Saigon.RB will be right up your alley. Founded by Sebastian K, who has five years of experience in Ruby, Saigon.RB is an evening to learn, share, or simply enjoy the language that focuses on the developer’s happiness – Ruby!
5. Docker Sai Gon
According to Docker.com, “Docker is an open platform for developers or sysadmin to build, ship or run distributed application”. Docker Sai Gon provides a community forum for discussing all things Docker-related. Their meetups involve one or two presentations plus a chance to meet and chat over pizza and drinks. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a Docker beginner or an expert.
6. Agile Vietnam
Agile Vietnam is the first non-profit Agile organization in Vietnam dedicated to promoting Agile development principles and practices. This group has currently got more than 500 members. They have regular get together throughout the year on a variety of agile topics.
Conclusion
So, what are you waiting for? Join one (or all) of these groups, recruit a friend to attend with you, and start expanding your tech network! Now, let us know if we missed out on any of your favorite meetup groups in the comments below.
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