Are you working as a UX/UI designer, UX researcher, product engineer, or similar and always wanted to learn more about web development? Are you looking for a kick-start to learn the basics about frontend and backend development? Are you curious about how to collaborate with developers effectively and efficiently? Then this workshop is for you!

Girls in Tech Switzerland, User Wizard, and Code Excursion have teamed up for an exclusive and unique 3-part workshop series where you will learn basic concepts of frontend (HTML, CSS, etc.) and backend (databases, APIs, servers, etc.) to better understand the development process for web applications. In the third part of the workshop, we will also talk and discuss collaboration, workflows, terminology, and communication between developers and non-developers.

This workshop is also a great introduction to web development if you are curious about job opportunities in this area and want to gain some insights. We will cover concepts on a theoretical level but also provide hands-on exercises for you to play around with and get your hands dirty with code examples. No coding experience needed!

Format

Workshop Part 1 - Tuesday, June 15, 17.30-19.30

Frontend with Corina Schedler, Code Excursion

Workshop Part 2 - Tuesday, June 22, 17.30-19.30

Backend with Lisa Stähli, Girls in Tech Switzerland

Workshop Part 3 - Tuesday, July 6, 17.30-19.30

Collaboration with Marie-Aude Ramons, User Wizard

All workshop parts will be recorded, so you will get a chance to re-watch all of the content.

If you sign up after Workshop Part 1 or 2, you will be receiving the recording of the previous workshop parts.

Pricing

The price (80 CHF general admission / 60 CHF early bird) includes all 3 workshop parts.

If you don’t have PayPal for the payment, please reach out to us (girlsintechswitzerland@gmail.com) and we’ll find a way to secure your place at the event.

Please be aware that we will take pictures during the event which will be published on our website and social media channels and can be reused for marketing purposes at a later stage.

Speakers & Communities

The workshop is led by an all-female dream team together bringing years of experience in the field of web development. All three partner communities are sharing the common vision to make coding and the tech industry more accessible for people of all different backgrounds.

About Corina Schedler

Corina is a self-taught web developer and co-founder of Code Excursion who aims to lower the barriers for women* to laterally enter the tech industry. Get in touch!

About Code Excursion

Code Excursion is a non-profit organization aiming to get women* with any background interested in programming. We are a female coding school that is focusing on inclusive and fun learning experiences. Learn more!

About Marie-Aude Ramos

Marie-Aude is a UX Researcher, the founder of User Wizard, and the co-founder of the UXR Guild Zürich. She transitioned to UX from a career in Customer Management and Marketing and made a point of using her learnings to give back to the community and level up aspiring UX-lers. Get in touch!

About User Wizard

User Wizard is a Mentoring program for career switchers to UX and UX professionals looking forward to taking their career to the next level. Learn more!

About Lisa Stähli

Lisa is a full-stack web developer working on 3D solutions for urban planning. She is also the co-managing director of Girls in Tech Switzerland. Data modeling and database management are some of her core competencies and she uses & helps develop different types of APIs. Get in touch!

About Girls in Tech Switzerland

Girls in Tech Switzerland is a non-profit organization that aims for gender equity and more diversity in the tech industry in Switzerland. Our mission is to facilitate a diverse and inclusive community within the tech industry that is empowered through learning and networking opportunities. Learn more!