What we’re about
A New Jersey meetup for anyone in tech. New Jersey Code and Coffee is a monthly, inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious).
That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product managers, software engineers, solution architects... all are welcome!
All experience and skill levels are welcome. Bring your laptop if you want to showcase your portfolio, collaborate with others, or get some help and advice!
Details on individual event pages.
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Check out our national homepage:
www.codeandcoffee.org
🏛️ Our community centers around three principles:
Belonging, Safety, and Trust. Please report harassment over meetup to an organizer or contact email in our Code of Conduct.
🧑💻 Operators, you may find value at our meetup doing one or none of the following: look for a better job, meet others in tech and make friends, validate the feasibility of an ambitious side project, get help with your code, gain insight and awareness into a company you're interviewing for, learn about other professions in the industry, join a vibrant online discord community, and/or hangout to sip coffee in a perfect space with friendly people.
📈 Tech companies, we're currently available for sponsorships and partnerships! You may find us helpful in business areas such as developer relations, brand visibility, product feedback, user interviews, recruiting, lead generation, and community engagement. We will be holding Code&Coffee con very soon; message the lead organizer for details!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- NJ Code & Coffee meetup #18EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation Campus, Newark, NJ
Calling all New Jersey techies to the NJ Code and Coffee tech community meetup at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation campus!
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious).
That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product managers, software engineers, solution architects... all are welcome!People of all skill and experience levels can attend, we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
Come grab a cup of coffee and meet new people, share stories, find collaborators, talk about everything tech, talk about everything NOT tech, take a break from job applications, get away from the computer screen, make connections, make conversation, make friends!
Agenda:
2pm: Doors open, networking starts
2:30pm: Intro circle
3pm: networking continues
5pm: event endsThe Intro Circle
Near the beginning of the event (about 2:30 pm), we will do a standup in a circle:
We first talk about organizer announcements, updates, and logistics. Then we go around the circle where each person says:- your name and job title/ role in tech/ tech stack,
- What you can help others with,
- What you would like help with,
- Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized.
Community Discord - come hang out before and after!:
www.codeandcoffee.chatThe Venue
Equal Space is a premium share-space created with multicultural business owners in mind, =SPACE equips founders with resources, programming and a powerful network.Headquartered in the City of Newark, their share-space provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies, and a wealth of intellectuals to collaborate and build with. The next wave in enterprises is being born within their walls. Become a part of the story: EqualSpace.co/
- Level One: Building Your First Game in GodotEqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation Campus, Newark, NJ
What does it really take to turn a video game idea into something people can actually play?
In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the Godot Engine and GDScript language through a live, interactive coding session.
Together, we’ll:
• Explore practical steps for turning sketches and notes into game mechanics
• Learn basic tools and workflows for getting visuals on screen
• Create a simple, responsive player character
• Break down what makes a satisfying game loop
• Experiment with enemy spawns to control challenge and pacing
• And more!Whether you’ve never touched a game engine before or you’re looking to solidify the fundamentals, this session will give you the confidence and skills to start building your own games right away.
Doors open at 2pm, talk starts at 3, arrive early for networking and light refreshments.
Bring your laptop.Speaker Bio:
Logan Hajdukiewicz is a software developer who moonlights as an independent game developer.
He specializes in the Godot Engine and has extensive experience with the Renpy, Pygame, Gamemaker, Unity, and Unreal engines.
Having started as someone entirely self-taught, Logan believes that anyone—regardless of coding background—can successfully transition into game development.Community Discord - come hang out before and after!:
www.codeandcoffee.chat
The Venue
Equal Space is a premium share-space created with multicultural business owners in mind, =SPACE equips founders with resources, programming and a powerful network.
Headquartered in the City of Newark, their share-space provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies, and a wealth of intellectuals to collaborate and build with. The next wave in enterprises is being born within their walls. Become a part of the story: [EqualSpace.co/](https://equalspace.co/) - NJ Code & Coffee - Newark Tech Week editionEqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation Campus, Newark, NJ
Calling all New Jersey techies to the NJ Code and Coffee tech community meetup at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation campus during Newark Tech Week!
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious).
That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product managers, software engineers, solution architects... all are welcome!People of all skill and experience levels can attend, we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
Come grab a cup of coffee and meet new people, share stories, find collaborators, talk about everything tech, talk about everything NOT tech, take a break from job applications, get away from the computer screen, make connections, make conversation, make friends!
Agenda:
2pm: Doors open, networking starts
2:30pm: Intro circle
3pm: networking continues
5pm: event endsThe Intro Circle
Near the beginning of the event (about 2:30 pm), we will do a standup in a circle:
We first talk about organizer announcements, updates, and logistics. Then we go around the circle where each person says:- your name and job title/ role in tech/ tech stack,
- What you can help others with,
- What you would like help with,
- Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized.
Community Discord - come hang out before and after!:
www.codeandcoffee.chatThe Venue
Equal Space is a premium share-space created with multicultural business owners in mind, =SPACE equips founders with resources, programming and a powerful network.Headquartered in the City of Newark, their share-space provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies, and a wealth of intellectuals to collaborate and build with. The next wave in enterprises is being born within their walls. Become a part of the story: EqualSpace.co/
