# Atlanta Tech Resources

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## A collection of groups, events, and opportunities for developers in the Atlanta, GA area :peach:

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### The Problem

For the past couple of years, I've been looking to join groups and meet other developers, make friends, and connections. I've finally found some but it took a while to sift through dead groups on Meetup and find affordable conventions to network at.

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This list is a collection of active groups and events, all in one place, so you don't have to do the digging!
Please feel free to contribute _(I know there's a lot more out there)_ and open a PR! Just check the [contribution guidelines](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) first.

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Please reach out with any questions, comments or suggestions. I'd
love to hear how I can keep improving this collection. Shoot me an email at <developer@cmdme.dev>

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### <u>Affordable Conventions</u>

- [Atlanta Developer Conference](https://www.atldevcon.com)
  - $10 and lunch is included! A relatively new conference located at Kennesaw State University.
- [Refactr Tech](https://www.refactr.tech)
  - Regular admission goes for $60. Refactr Tech highlights diversity and inclusion in the tech sphere. A lot of sessions focus on accessibility and marginalized groups of people and give good insight on more than just technical knowledge. It's a small, but great conference that's easy to meet and mingle with others.

### <u>Groups</u>
- [Atlanta Metro Code and Coffee](https://www.meetup.com/atlanta-metro-code-and-coffee/)
  - Meet at the Computer Museum of American in Roswell. Bring your computer and talk about projects, ideas, or whatever. Coffee, tea, and donuts provided. 
- [Atlanta Tech Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/atl-tech-meetup/)
  - Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners for tech discussions and networking, covering topics from software engineering to cloud technologies and DevOps.
- [Casual Coding](https://www.meetup.com/casualcoding/)
  - Work on your projects in the company of other developers. Meet at Ponce City Market, 2nd floor food hall near Cobbler Union store.
- [Code for Atlanta](https://www.codeforatlanta.org)
  - Hack nights with a focus on local government issues that occur on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
- [Decatur Makers](https://decaturmakers.org)
  - A membership based makerspace. If you have Ardunio/Pi projects to solder, they've got the equipment and a bunch of other stuff!
- [DEF CON](https://dc404.org)
  - Get together the third Saturday of every month from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at Manuel’s Tavern and talk about technology & security.
- [Free Code Camp Atlanta](https://www.facebook.com/groups/free.code.camp.atlanta)
  - Talk about code, projects, and get help all while drinking coffee.
- [Girl Develop It Atlanta](https://www.meetup.com/girl-develop-it-atlanta/)
  - Opportunities for women and non-binary adults to further their programming skills.
- [JavaScript Alpharetta](https://www.meetup.com/JavaScriptAlpharetta/)
  - Everything JavaScript. Just getting back to in-person meetups. Code jams, talks, etc.
- [PyATL](https://pyatl.dev)
  - Meetups every first and second thursday of the month about python!
- [React ATL](https://www.meetup.com/react-atl/)
  - All about React. Virtual meetup. Not sure when going back to in-person.
- [Atlanta Vue.js Meeup](https://www.meetup.com/atlanta-vue-js-meetup/)
  - All about Vue. Meetups will begin again in 2023!
- [Women Who Code Atlanta](https://www.meetup.com/women-who-code-atlanta/)
  - Dedicated to supporting women in tech fields.

### <u>Opportunities</u>

- [Atlanta Tech Village](https://atlantatechvillage.com)
  - A place for startups. Not all meetups and workshops require a membership.
- [General Assembly](https://generalassemb.ly)
  - Bootcamps and workshops. In-person events in NYC but the Atlanta office (Ponce City Market) hosts online events.
- [Kitt Labs](https://kittlabs.io)
  - A membership-based co-development studio with access to office spaces, recording and electronic equipment, a makerspace, VR tools, etc.
- [Refcode](https://refcode.org/pages/index.html)
  - Help refugees and immgrants learn to code, whether it's a new hobby or a change in career. Refcode has many volunteer opportunities.
- [Tech Square](https://www.techsquareatl.com)
  - A membership shared-workspace but with events open to the public.

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