Upcoming Developer Events and Happenings

2020 is winding down, but industry events are far from over. And unlike previous years where attending a conference might require getting on a plane or spending all of that professional development budget, online events make attending easier than ever.

If you’re a developer - especially one interested in javascript, open source, or general web dev - here are some upcoming dates and happenings to put on your radar.

Already under way, Advent of Code, is a series of daily coding challenges that makers of all skill levels can participate in and use any programming language to solve. Similar to #100daysofcode, you can use advent of code to test your speed, sharpen new skills, or participate in a little friendly community competition. The first 100 entries each day get added to a leaderboard.

With four distinct tracks, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest at this year’s virtual event. The developer track is tailored to open source contributors and maintainers, the enterprise track is for senior leaders and decision-makers, the play track is for creative coders, and last but not least, the university track is for students and teachers.

If you’re interested in general trends related to open source and the broader developer landscape, add the keynote to your calendar (12/8, 12 PM EST and check out this year’s State of the Octoverse report.

Learn about updates coming to Chrome and watch speakers share protips on the latest tools and best practices for web devs. We’re looking forward to seeing some really well-produced videos; Googlers working on Chrome have impressed us in years past with their talk, both virtual and in-person. Request a free invite and keep your eyes peeled for some Glitch apps that might make an appearance!

Kick off the new year with some fresh takes on how to find work-life bliss. The You Got This conference series is dedicated to helping you develop "core skills needed for a happy, healthy work life." The upcoming conference in January is split into paid workshops on Friday (£40 per workshop or £90 for the full day) and free sessions on Saturday, the 16th. The topics are all related to 7 overarching themes: professional development, self care, working with others, ethics in tech, self advocacy, how to best support your teams as managers and diversity, and accessibility & inclusion. Free tickets available here.

If you want to spend two days focused on all-things Node, this event is for you. The full schedule hasn’t been published yet, but you can reserve a free ticket today. And if you have something you want to share with the community, you have until January 10 to submit a speaker proposal.

According to the official website, MozFest is “a unique hybrid: part art, tech and society convening, part maker festival, and the premiere gathering for activists in diverse global movements fighting for a more humane digital world.” Organizers recently made the call to shift from Amsterdam to a virtual event this spring. We attended last year and loved being surrounded by thousands of developers who were just as passionate about making a better, healthier Internet as we are. Call for speakers is officially closed and the schedule should be posted in the beginning of January.