Developer Meetup in a Box
This project consists of technical content to support local developer communities, to be used as a focal point for developer meetups. Each "box" contains a collection of resources about a particular topic related to web development or web app development, such as Web APIs, useful libraries, or developer tools.
What's in a Meetup Box?
A meetup box covers an API, tool, or technique of interest to Web/app developers and of strategic value to Mozilla. Elements of a meetup box can include:
- An outline (optionally slides) of points to be covered in presenting the topic
- Link to a Hacks post on this topic
- Link to a [/MDN/Projects/Content/Videos video] or live demo showing the API/tool/technique
- Link to a code project that can be used to demo the API/tool/technique
- A script for demoing the project
- Questions or points for further discussion
- Activities for engaging with the topic (e.g., “Change the demo project so it does X. How do you handle Y?”)
- Links to relevant MDN articles
See the DevMeetupInABox project on Github for a template structure for meetup boxes.
Using a meetup box
Here's how you can use the contents of a meetup box:
Prior to the meetup
- Review the content package and all supporting materials, including relevant MDN articles.
- Download the demo project and play with it until they feel comfortable demoing it.
- Download the video, so you can play it locally if all else fails.
During the meetup
- Present the topic, including a live demo (or recorded, if necessary).
- Lead the group in a discussion of the topic, or an activity with the demo project.
After the meetup
- Submit issues for any problems you encountered with the box.
- Submit pull requests for any changes you made to the box.