What we’re about
Welcome to Build with Code, a vibrant community of coders powered by Codesmith! We host free online coding workshops every week to help learners of all coding levels build their skills.
Whether you’re diving into the fundamentals or looking to strengthen your technical communication, our hands-on sessions will take you under the hood of coding concepts and prepare you for a career in software engineering.
Our workshops are a great introduction to Codesmith’s flagship program: the Software Engineering & AI/ML Immersive, designed to help you become a modern software engineer with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the field.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beginner Study GroupLink visible for attendees
This Beginner Study Group is led by members of the Codesmith community and combines approachable lessons with hands-on practice. Whether you're new to coding or looking to reinforce your skills, this beginner-friendly group is the perfect environment for you to learn and grow with others.
We’ll tackle topics like string manipulation, callbacks, functions, and execution context in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Ready for more advanced topics? Check out our Live Coding Practice and Interview Prep group on Sundays for practice with recursion, OOP, and technical interview prep.
Don’t miss this chance to level up your coding skills in a fun, engaging, and inclusive setting. Hope to see you there!
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Is this workshop right for you?
This workshop is open to all experience levels! We recommend starting the Precourse Unit (parts 1 and 2) on our free learning platform CSX to set yourself up for success, but no prior experience is required. Whether you’re just curious or ready to begin a new career path, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.
What else should you know?
- Price: Always free! We believe in making tech education accessible to everyone.
- Engagement: This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions! We love to see our attendees with cameras on.
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We offer free workshops every week to help you learn to code, build your technical communication skills, and land a job as a software engineer. Check them out:
- Intro to Coding: Start with the essentials.
- Intermediate and Advanced Coding: Take your skills to the next level.
- Learn about Codesmith: Get to know our programs.
- Community Coding: Connect, collaborate, and code with others.
Or view the full Codesmith events schedule to find a session that’s right for you.
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In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.
- Intro to Coding: Building a WebPage with HTML & CSSLink visible for attendees
Join us for a live, interactive workshop where we'll dive into the fundamentals of HTML and CSS! This interactive workshop is designed specifically with beginner coders in mind. You’ll walk away with a new understanding of the elements that make up HTML and the pieces of CSS to bring it to life.
What you’ll learn:- Fundamental HTML elements to add content to a webpage, like headings, paragraphs, lists, and divisions
- Core CSS concepts to style your page, like selectors, classes, and IDs
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation in the building blocks of web development and the skills to tackle beginner coding projects with ease. Start your coding journey with us today!
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Is this workshop right for you?
This workshop is open to all experience levels! We recommend starting the Precourse Unit (parts 1 and 2) on our free learning platform CSX to set yourself up for success, but no prior experience is required. Whether you’re just curious or ready to begin a new career path, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.
What else should you know?
- Price: Always free! We believe in making tech education accessible to everyone.
- Engagement: This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions! We love to see our attendees with cameras on.
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We offer free workshops every week to help you learn to code, build your technical communication skills, and land a job as a software engineer. Check them out:
- Intro to Coding: Start with the essentials.
- Intermediate and Advanced Coding: Take your skills to the next level.
- Learn about Codesmith: Get to know our programs.
- Community Coding: Connect, collaborate, and code with others.
Or view the full Codesmith events schedule to find a session that’s right for you.
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In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.
- Callbacks & Higher Order Functions: Unlocking Advanced JavaScriptLink visible for attendees
Join us for a live, interactive workshop where we’ll dive deep into the callbacks and the functional programming side of JavaScript.
What you’ll learn:- How to recreate core functions like map, reduce, and filter from scratch
- How to use higher-order functions to simplify complex code and avoid repetition
- Techniques for diagramming and visualizing callback flows and higher order functions
Guided by one of our expert Codesmith instructors, this hands-on session will break down callbacks and higher order functions step-by-step. If you’re ready to unlock the full potential of functional programming in JavaScript and write code that’s both efficient and expressive, this workshop is for you!
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Is this workshop right for you?
To get the most out of this workshop, we recommend getting started on our free learning platform CSX and working up to the Callbacks unit before the workshop.
What else should you know?
- Price: Always free! We believe in making tech education accessible to everyone.
- Engagement: This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions! We love to see our attendees with cameras on.
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We offer free workshops every week to help you learn to code, build your technical communication skills, and land a job as a software engineer. Check them out:
- Intro to Coding: Start with the essentials.
- Intermediate and Advanced Coding: Take your skills to the next level.
- Learn about Codesmith: Get to know our programs.
- Community Coding: Connect, collaborate, and code with others.
Or view the full Codesmith events schedule to find a session that’s right for you.
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In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.
- Pair Programming WorkshopLink visible for attendees
Join the Codesmith community in this pair programming workshop. Pair programming is a core part of the Codesmith learning experience, and this workshop is a great opportunity to practice this skill. Coders of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join!
Here’s what to expect:
- We’ll kick off with a quick intro to pair programming and tips on how to enhance your technical communication.
- Then, you’ll be paired up with someone of a similar coding level to work on a challenge—one person will be the driver, writing the code, while the other will be the navigator, guiding the logic.
- Plus, a mentor will be on hand to help you work through any blocks that come up.
- Please note that you’ll need a working microphone in order to participate, and make sure to join on time as you’ll be paired with a partner at the beginning of the workshop.
If this is your first time trying pair programming, we recommend reviewing Codesmith’s guide onHow to Technically Communicateto get the most out of the session. Take advantage of this session to practice key programming skills, build confidence, and connect with fellow learners!
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Is this workshop right for you?
This workshop is open to all experience levels! We recommend starting the Precourse Unit (parts 1 and 2) on our free learning platform CSX to set yourself up for success, but no prior experience is required. Whether you’re just curious or ready to begin a new career path, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.
What else should you know?
- Price: Always free! We believe in making tech education accessible to everyone.
- Engagement: This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions! We love to see our attendees with cameras on.
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We offer free workshops every week to help you learn to code, build your technical communication skills, and land a job as a software engineer. Check them out:
- Intro to Coding: Start with the essentials.
- Intermediate and Advanced Coding: Take your skills to the next level.
- Learn about Codesmith: Get to know our programs.
- Community Coding: Connect, collaborate, and code with others.
Or view the full Codesmith events schedule to find a session that’s right for you.
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In order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, all event attendees are required to follow Codesmith's Event Code of Conduct.