We’re excited to announce our upcoming event on Saturday, Feburuary 22, 2025, from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (MST) at Bridgerland Technical College.
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This month our focus will be related to programming. There is the expectation that attendees have a basic understanding of programming concepts. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry! You can still learn a lot from this event and leave with your very own chat application!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (MST)
- Location: Bridgerland Technical College, West Building, Room 1860, 1410 N 1000 W, Logan, UT 84321
We’re continuing the format from last month! Here’s what you can expect:
Part 1: General Meetup (45 minutes)
We’ll kick things off with an open discussion on navigating the tech world. Whether you’re pursuing formal education, self-learning, or growing through community-driven opportunities, we’d love to hear your story! This is your chance to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore potential mentorship opportunities.
All skill levels and ages are welcome—there’s something for everyone!
Part 2: Technical Deep Dive (45 minutes)
In the second half, we’ll teach you how to code a terminal-based chat application in Go! We’ll cover the basics of networking, building a simple chat server, and connecting clients to the server.
Key highlights include:
- Programming in GO-Lang
- Building a simple chat server
- Building a simple chat client
- Connecting clients to the server
- Sending and receiving messages
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of programming concepts (beginners with no experience are welcome!)
- A laptop with Go installed (visit golang.org to download Go)
- A terminal emulator (e.g., Terminal on macOS, Command Prompt on Windows, or any terminal emulator on Linux)
- A code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or any editor of your choice)
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn!
Additional Talking Points:
- How to secure your chat application
- How to add authentication to your chat application
- How to provide anonymity to your chat application
- Discussion on cyber risks and security measures
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to everyone—no exceptions! Whether you’re a beginner, self-taught, or an experienced tech professional, there’s something here for you.
Bring your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm—let’s learn, connect, and grow together!
We’re excited for the return of the Cache Tech Community, and we can’t wait to kick off the year with all of you!