Web application lab
For non-techies
If you live in Austin, Texas, have little/no technical background, and want a hands-on experience learning how to build websites, I'm here to help.
If you live in Austin, Texas, have little/no technical background, and want a hands-on experience learning how to build websites, I'm here to help.
It'll take more than a day to feel confident building sites. Included in the training is support on both sides of the session in order to set you up for success.
Learn the basics of the web, important tools, and walk out with a landing page & working application.
I'll give you an organized package of all of the tools that most help me to help you on your journey.
By coming to the class, you'll get a discounted freelance rate and priority email response for quick questions.
I’m founder and CEO of Pearl, formerly Tech Can [Do] Better. Before that, I worked on enterprise wide challenges in AI, hybrid cloud, and culture at IBM for 6 years. I got my degree in computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and have been building websites since then.
For more about me and my work, check out my links.
If you're interested or have questions, drop your email. We'll run classes in groups of 10.
Yes. Until I determine that enough people want this, here or elsewhere, it'll only be here. I'm Zoomed out and am excited to meet in person.
That's right! While every bit certainly helps, I'm hoping to help the people most in need. The more people know how to use technology, the better we'll all be.
Most importantly, bring a laptop. This will be hands-on, so prepare to jam. Recommended, bring light snacks, drinks, and a good time.
You're looking at one example; I built this site in ~3 hours to test if this idea was viable. Some other examples include: the Pearl landing page, the Pearl app, TC[D]B landing page, my personal site, IBM Design for AI, and my old portfolio.
Of course. I'm self taught, and learned by doing projects. Development is one of the skills that's easier than ever to learn on your own time.
When you can prototype your ideas, you save money bringing in someone to build every idea you may have. After your idea has success and you become successful, then you can pay the big bucks. (That's what I'm doing 😉.)
You can. My availability is low, but I'll prioritize projects: