Wednesday, August 26th from 7:00PM – 9:00PM @ Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
ATTN: Talks begin at 7PM
The group for pro programmers, The Software Guild is going Top Secret for August. Learn about password management and microcontrollers, to perfect your next project or become a super spy. After talks, stick around for an hour of socializing, networking, and plotting global takeovers.
John Haldeman – Authentication When You Aren’t Human
We all know the methods of password management for people – password complexity, changing passwords often, and two factor authentication. But what about our applications that need to log into other systems? Learn about the practices and methods to build secure applications in this area including certificates, kerberos, trusted contexts, and application identity management systems.
Paul Anderson – Introduction to Programming Microcontrollers
No spy kit is complete without some secret gadgets. Paul Anderson will describe the basics of what microcontrollers are, and how programming for them differs from programming for more complex systems.
Wish you could detect unintended consequences of a change in your code before you deploy your app?
If you write code for a hobby or a living, and you want to up your personal game or improve the process you use at work, sign up for our Tutorial Day; bring your laptop to Hackforge on August 22nd and learn a little bit about software best practices.
We’ll talk a little bit about modern development workflows, give you a primer on source-code management with Git, and focus for most of the day on Unit Testing and particularly on Test Driven Development, which can save you time and dozens of facepalm moments.
We’ll be using JavaScript as a vehicle for learning because it’s so common and popular, but the lessons learned will be transferrable to your language of choice.
Tickets are $30 and lunch will be provided. The rest of the proceeds support Hackforge. There are twenty seats available, so get your tickets soon!
To get the most out of this event, you’ll need to know some JavaScript! If you’re a beginner, please complete this tutorial series before the event.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, August 12 @ 8PM – CHANGED: Hackforge (255 Ouellete)
The public is invited to attend the 2015 Annual General Meeting and meet Hackforge’s Board of Directors and staff. Elections will take place for new volunteer representatives and board of directors. There will also be an approval process to approve changes to membership and begin membership dues for 2015.
Hackforge Fundraiser Movie Night: Hackers (1995) Monday, August 17th @ 8:00PM – Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
“Hack the planet!”
Join us for our second monthly movie fundraiser. Hackers is a cyberpunk thriller starring Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie.
Admission is $10 and includes free popcorn and pop.
Best 90s outfit wins a prize!
StartUp Windsor Monthly Meetup
Tuesday, August 18th, 6:00-9:00PM – Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
Come on out to the 1st StartUp Windsor monthly meetup! Come grab a drink, meet some new people, and share your entrepreneurial experiences and ideas. Facebook Event Here
Hackforge Board Game and Card Game Night Wednesday, August 19 from 6-10PM @ Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
Join us for a night of board games and card games from 6-10PM. This event is free and open to everyone. If you’re new to board games, we encourage you to come by as we will have trusty Hackforgers there to help get you started.
Test Driving Your Code (For better software and your sanity) Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
Wish you could detect unintended consequences of a change in your code before you deploy your app?
If you write code for a hobby or a living, and you want to up your personal game or improve the process you use at work, sign up for our Tutorial Day; bring your laptop to Hackforge on August 22nd and learn a little bit about software best practices. Register here! Space is limited.
Software Guild: Top Secret Wednesday, August 26th from 7:00PM – 9:00PM @ Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
Join the group for professional programmers for another night of talks! This month, John Haldeman discusses “Managing Passwords for Applications”:
We all know the methods of password management for people – password complexity, changing passwords often, and two factor authentication. But what about our applications that need to log into other systems? Learn about the practices and methods to build secure applications in this area including certificates, kerberos, trusted contexts, and application identity management systems.
Get your hands dirty with the Software Craftsman Guild on Wednesday, July 22nd with a night of practical programming talks. Learn about one of the most popular programming languages and one of the most important software projects. Hang out and hack, starting at 7PM. From 8-9PM, join Jeff Szusz and Anthony Garreffa for their talks.
Software Guild
July 22nd – 7-9PM
@ Hackforge (255 Ouellette)
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Learn You Some Programming With Python. An intro to basic programming concepts using Python.
Jeff Szusz will be introducing us to the wonderful world of Python. Developers and developers-to-be will leave with the knowledge of how to get rolling in one of the most popular and loved programming languages around.
This is a great talk to attend as a beginner!
========================== Extreme Programming Explained: The birth of modern development practices.
Join the discussion of how a small team of developers changed how we build software forever. Anthony Garreffa gives a talk about one of the most important projects and pieces of literature in professional software development.
Don’t miss out on this talk! It will be a great primer for an upcoming event that we will be announcing that night.
Board Game Night – Thursday, July 9 @ 6-10PM
Join us for a night of board games and card games from 6-10PM. This event is free and open to everyone. If you’re new to board games, we encourage you to come by as we will have trusty Hackforgers there to help get you started.
Tron (1982) – Monday, July 13 @ 8PM
Trapped inside an electronic arena, where love and escape do not compute!
The first on our movie fundraisers, join us for the classic sci-fi flick, Tron. Admission is 10$ going directly to Hackforge programming and community workshop.
Software Craftsman Guild – Wednesday, July 22 @ 7-9PM
The group for programmers meets again at the end of July.
We are still looking for Guild speakers. If you’re interested in giving a technical talk, contact info@hackf.org.
Product Development: How The Sausage Is Made – Tuesday, July 28 @ 7-8PM
Does your product have what it takes? Kevin Taylor will be sharing insights gained on the product development process from over 20 years in the global electronics industry.
