Guide for Friday March 15th – Developer’s Workshop

Friday, March 15th is filled with so much learning, networking, and fun that things might feel overwhelming.

So, we hope this guide for Developer’s Workshop will provide you with all the information and answers that will need.

This page is full of useful information. Please read it carefully. It contains important info on what to do before coming, where to go and what to expect during the whole day.

Before You Attend

Register Your Vehicle!

Parking is free HOWEVER YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE.

You can register your vehicle on or after Thursday March 14.

You only need to register ONCE for the whole weekend. Here’s how:

  1. Before attending the conference click here to register your vehicle
    (Chrome Desktop Users: Please try another browser.)
  2. Fill in the license plate # and information about your vehicle (this information will be kept private and only to be used by FIU Parking Department).
  3. Once you register your vehicle DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN FOR ANY OTHER DAYS. One time register will cover you for the entire conference.
  4. If you bring a different vehicle on different days, you’ll need to use the link again and register the different vehicle.

Get on Our Slack Channel and Social Media

Important updates such as last minute schedule changes, lunch announcements, etc. will be broadcast on Slack and Twitter.

The best way to stay connected, to get help and to find out last minute information is on our Slack Channel.

Click here for instructions on how to get on our Slack Channel.

You can also follow us on Twitter @wordcampmiami for the latest.

What to Bring

  • Snacks, Water bottle, Coffee, Special dietary food
  • Laptop, Chargers
  • Sweater or Jacket, Umbrella

Lunch and some coffee will be provided but this is Spring Break at FIU so Starbucks and other restaurants will be closed. Plan accordingly.

Location, Directions & Map:

The Developer’s Workshop will be held at FIU’s Rafael Diaz-Balart Law Building (RDB) in Room 1100.

11200 SW 8th St., Miami
Miami, FL 33199 United States
Click Here For Google Map Directions

We highly recommend you enter FIU campus from the 8th street entrance. From the North or the South find your way to campus using the Turnpike, exiting EAST on S.W. 8th Street (U.S. Highway 41 – Tamiami Trail). Once on 8th Street, go East two traffic lights to SW 112TH Avenue, and turn right.

After entering campus, take your first Right, and then your first Left. You should see WordCamp Miami parking signs. Also, there’s a parking garage for additional parking, PG-3 is located on the right if you continue to follow the road.

Parking:

Parking information will be coming soon.

DO NOT  PARK IN ADMIN OR FACULTY & STAFF SPACES.


Map updated 3/13/2018, 4:00 PM

Here is a Google Map to help with directions:

Registration & Workshop Details:

After parking, proceed directly to the Rafael DIAZ-Balart  building room RDB1100. THERE IS NO CENTRAL REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. We will have a registration list so you do not need to bring anything but yourself (and your laptop, notebooks, etc.). We will have blank name tags and markers.

Doors to the room will open at 8:45am. Please do not enter the room until 8:45am.

The workshop will start at 9:00am. Please be seated by the time the workshop starts.

Coffee will be provided in limited quantity in the morning and after lunch. Because it’s spring break at FIU, all restaurants are closed including Starbucks. So bring extra coffee or food if you feel the need.

Time Developers Workshop (RDB 1100)
8:30 am
Registration
Favorite session: Registration
9:00 am
Introductions & Starting To Build A Basic Plugin David Wolfpaw
Favorite session: Introductions & Starting To Build A Basic Plugin
10:30 am
How to Approach Object-Oriented Programming With WordPress Carl Alexander
Favorite session: How to Approach Object-Oriented Programming With WordPress
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Tools and Techniques for Productive Local Development with WordPress Chris Wiegman
Favorite session: Tools and Techniques for Productive Local Development with WordPress
2:30 pm
Using WebPack To Help Build Your Plugin Micah Wood
Favorite session: Using WebPack To Help Build Your Plugin
3:30 pm
Basic Principles of Software Architecture Micah Wood
Favorite session: Basic Principles of Software Architecture

Lunch:

Catered lunch will be provided for all workshops. The following will be served:

  • Wraps
    • A choice of veggie and meat wraps
    • Chips
  • Drinks
    • Soda
    • Bottled Water
    • Additional Water Available In The Building

Since there are no restaurants open on campus, we highly suggest if the above isn’t suited to your diet that you bring your lunch. Apologizes for any inconvenience.

WiFi

FIU has provided us access to their WiFi network. Once you accept the terms, your access will be good for the rest of the day.

Code of Conduct

WordCamp Miami first priority is the safety and respect of all attending. If you see something that isn’t right, let us know. If you’re not sure whether something should be mentioned or not, refer to our Code of Conduct.