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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the status of NodeSchoolSF?

We're back! 🎉 - At the moment, we are hosting live events in a limited capacity according to safety and health guidelines from the city and the venues. For more details, please check the event page linked above.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a laptop, a desire to learn, and all your friendship!

Who organizes this event?

Fernando Larrañaga (@xabadu), and Thomas Hunter II (@tlhunter) run the SF chapter.

What actually happens at a NodeSchool SF event?

NodeSchool SF events are an opportunity to hang out with other learners and mentors in a low stress, encouraging environment. Instead of the usual follow-along, presentation-driven workshops, learners can either work on self-paced workshoppers or hack on their own side projects. There isn't a structured “curriculum” which must be followed.

A typical event follows this schedule:

• 1:00 - Doors open
• 1:15 - Introduction and opening announcements
• 1:30-5:00 - Learning/mentoring
• 3:00ish - Pizza!
• 5:00 - Event ends

What is a Focused Session?

Focused Sessions happen during our NodeSchool events. While our general event is free-form and self-directed, our Focused Sessions are more of a lecture-style format led by a mentor on special topics. We don't always have Focused Sessions, so keep an eye on our website and Twitter for announcements!

NodeSchool SF recognizes that certain new and exciting technologies have caused a rift in the engineering community. Generically, this includes things like cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchains, and a whole class of technologies colloquially referred to as web3. In an attempt to foster inclusivity and avoid creating a divisive space, NodeSchool SF is avoiding hosting any talks that are related to these concepts, whether it be neutral tech talks, talks on the virtues of, or talks on the detriments of web3.

How much does it cost to attend?

NodeSchool SF is free! And open source!

How do I become a mentor?

We're always looking for people to volunteer to be mentors! We ask that prospective mentors:

• Have already completed the core NodeSchool workshoppers before the event.
• Having also completed some elective workshoppers is a great bonus.
• Review the Mentor Best Practices wiki page.
• Arrive 30 minutes early (12:30p) so we can get setup and have our mentor meeting.
• Sign up on the event's GitHub issue!

How do I sponsor an event?

We are always looking for more locations to host a NodeSchool event! These are a great way to get many beginner and intermediate level Node.js engineers, as well as advanced mentors, in your office. We are looking for the following criteria when it comes to hosts:

• The ability to provide a space from 1:00 to 5:00 on a Saturday.
• Comfortable seating for up to 50 people.
• Cover the cost of food, which can range from $300 to $500 per event.
• A company representative who will be willing to say a few words about your company.

If you'd like to offer us a hosting location please tell us about your space via Github Issue.

More questions?

File an issue at our GitHub repo and we'll answer as soon as possible.