In sum: this is a Berlin-based version of Hacker School NYC, with a few twists: it's EU-based; part-time involvement is possible; and we'll incorporate some quantified-self hacks to measure progress (exactly what and how, TBD).
If you want to come hone your skills in one of the great cities of the world alongside a small, friendly group of committed coders, be sure to apply. Berlin has world-class culture, a blooming startup scene, high quality-of-life, great public transit - and it's all quite affordable.
If you know of great coders who love teaching and sharing, please let us know - we definitely want to get in touch with them as residents/mentors. Travel and living expenses will be covered, of course. Thanks HN!
Yes, the increased flexibility is something to highlight...
- We have an 'extended weekend' edition. That's weekend plus one day if you can convince your employer; If not, then just do > 14 weekends.
- We'll have a rolling release; you can pause the retreat, and come back. We know life interferes sometimes.
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We also seem to have a bit of a functional/machine learning bent, at least on this first batch. I'm a data scientist, and my network reflects that. Limist is a more serious clojurean, he has a talk on euroclojure coming.
We also have a couple of people from the top 5 HN posters coming on this or some future batch.
If you worry that your interests will not match machine learning/functional, ... Ed, one of us, is a kick-ass all-rounder (back-end and front-end). He also designs. The entire site design is his idea. Berlin has huge JS and front-end communities, too.
If you want to come hone your skills in one of the great cities of the world alongside a small, friendly group of committed coders, be sure to apply. Berlin has world-class culture, a blooming startup scene, high quality-of-life, great public transit - and it's all quite affordable.
If you know of great coders who love teaching and sharing, please let us know - we definitely want to get in touch with them as residents/mentors. Travel and living expenses will be covered, of course. Thanks HN!