January 2012 Summaries

GitHub's presence had been notably absent from Africa despite years of global engagement through various events, prompting a call to action to address this gap. Zach Holman, along with a colleague, visited Cape Town, South Africa, to speak at Scaleconf and host an informal gathering at Wakame for both conference attendees and locals. This event aimed to foster community interaction and allowed participants to connect with GitHub representatives and enjoy informal networking opportunities, complete with the chance to collect GitHub-themed stickers.

GitHub is inviting attendees to join an event at Fadó in Atlanta on Thursday, January 26th, at 8:30 PM where participants can enjoy a pint or a dram. The event is set to take place at 273 Buckhead Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305, and is authored by Steve Smith, known by the handle @orderedlist.

SpreeConf is hosting an After Party, which also doubles as a GitHub Drinkup, inviting attendees to mingle with the Spree Team and others at the event. Those without a conference ticket can still join the party, and a promo code 'GITHUB' offers a $40 discount for tickets. The party is free to attend but has limited space, so attendees are encouraged to confirm their presence. The event is scheduled for February 16 at 7:30 PM, taking place on the fourth floor of the AOL Ventures space at 670 Broadway, NYC.

A group of developers, Andrew Tobin, Brendan Forster, and Paul Jenkins, launched an ambitious community initiative in 2012 called "Code52," aiming to create 52 open-source projects in 52 weeks. The project is designed to be both fun and educational, providing new developers with an accessible entry point into open-source contributions while fostering an inclusive and engaging community. Their first successful project, MarkPad, a Markdown editor for Windows, exemplifies the initiative's impact. Code52 not only supports projects needing aid but also documents the journey through blogging, encouraging participation and idea-sharing through their website code52.org.

A cleverly worded invitation announces an eagerly awaited event at Fly Bar on Sutter Street, scheduled for Thursday, January 12th, at 8:00 PM. The announcement humorously incorporates bug-themed puns, encouraging attendees to join in and promising free drinks as a playful response to these jokes. The invitation is crafted by Kami Richey, also known by the handle @kamzilla, and is tagged under events.

GitHub, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Technology Council and PittJug, is hosting Git training events in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring a free Git Java User Group (JUG) presentation and a paid, hands-on workshop led by Matthew McCullough. The events will take place on February 21st and 22nd, respectively, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with Git concepts and win exclusive GitHub merchandise. McCullough encourages participation from individuals in the Pittsburgh area and invites attendees to bring challenging Git questions to the sessions.

Gauges has introduced two new features designed to enhance user experience: Daily Summaries and Browser Support. Daily Summaries provide users with an easy-to-read snapshot of their website's performance from the previous day, delivered via email, which can be activated through the user's account settings. The Browser Support feature allows users to analyze the percentage of visitors' browsers that support various CSS, HTML5, and JavaScript features, enabling better understanding of user capabilities. These updates aim to offer more insightful data and improve how users interact with their analytics.

A planned event in Chicago discussing the transition from SVN to Git, sponsored by ThoughtWorks Chicago and GitHub Training, was canceled due to a snowstorm affecting flights from Denver to Chicago. Originally scheduled for January 12th, 2012, the event aimed to engage attendees familiar with SVN in an informative session led by Matthew J. McCullough, focusing on the benefits and challenges of using Git on GitHub. Although the event was postponed, those interested were encouraged to stay informed about the rescheduled date, which would be shared later.

GitHub Midwest is organizing a social event on Monday, January 9th, at Stella’s Lounge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, inviting attendees to join them for an evening gathering. The event, which starts at 7:30 pm, offers an opportunity for individuals to mingle and connect with the newly acquired GitHub Midwest team.