Navigating Africa's Talking DevResources: A GitHub Repository Walkthrough for Developers

Oct 9, 2023, 4:30 – 6:30 PM (UTC)

Africa's Talking Community

Join us at Africa's Talking Virtual Session on the Africa's Talking DevResources GitHub Repository Walkthrough and learn all key resources and how to get started as a developer. Whether you're an experienced developer or just new to the space, this is your chance to know all the key elements on using Africa's Talking APIs. Don't miss out—secure your ticket today!

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About this event

Welcome to "Navigating Africa's Talking DevResources: A GitHub Repository Walkthrough for Developers," a virtual event tailored to empower developers with the essential know-how to kickstart their journey with Africa's Talking APIs.

Event Overview:

In today's dynamic tech landscape, access to developer resources is the cornerstone of innovation. Africa's Talking recognizes this need and has curated a treasure trove of resources within their DevResources GitHub repository to assist developers in leveraging their APIs effectively.

What to Expect:

  • Understanding how to get started and set up an Africa's Talking Account: Attendees will get to discover an in-depth introduction to Africa's Talking Account set-up and navigation, ensuring even beginners can grasp the fundamentals. You'll gain insights into the wide array of services available and understand how they can fuel your projects.
  • Exploring the DevResources GitHub Repository: We'll take you on a guided tour of Africa's Talking DevResources GitHub repository. You'll learn how to access this valuable hub, find critical documentation, and locate ready-to-use code samples. This walkthrough is your compass to embark on your API development journey.
  • Interactive Q&A: Got questions or need clarification? Our speakers are here to help. Engage in an interactive Q&A session where you can seek answers, share insights, and interact with the Africa's Talking Team.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow developers, tech enthusiasts, and experts in our virtual networking sessions. Forge valuable connections, discuss collaborative opportunities, and expand your professional network.

Who Should Attend:

  • Anyone Eager to Dive into Africa's Talking APIs and Navigate the Africa's Talking Platform Better

Why Attend:

By participating in "Navigating Africa's Talking DevResources," you'll gain the skills and resources necessary to embark on your API development journey. Whether you're eager to streamline communication, facilitate mobile payments, or create innovative applications, this event will equip you with the roadmap to begin.

Don't miss this opportunity to start your API development adventure with Africa's Talking. Register today and embark on the path to harnessing the full potential of these powerful tools. Together, we can foster tech innovation in Africa and beyond.

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Agenda:

1. Warm-Up

  • Introductions, Welcome to the session

2. Exploring the DevResources GitHub Repository

  • Note: Feel free to follow along with the GitHub repository on your local machine.
  • This is a guided walkthrough of the repository and all essential parts.

3. Interactive Q&A

  • An interactive Q&A session where you can seek answers, share insights, and interact with the Africa's Talking Team.

Opportunities:

  • Network
  • Learn

Gigs:

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  1. Slack:
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  1. @AfricasTalking
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  1. Africa's Talking Youtube Channel
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Africa's Talking community allows developers to learn skills for the modern-day African Developer. We are language and framework agnostic. All developers are welcome. This is where Africa's Talking developers community meets to build, learn and exchange knowledge.

We are helping software developers and businesses to bring their ideas to life through easy-to-use APIs quickly.

Would you like to partner with us? Kindly contact the Developer Experience Team.

Join us as we navigate the world of Africa's Talking DevResources, your gateway to API development success!

Speaker

  • Sylvia Jebet Kipkemoi

    Africa's Talking

    Developer Relations, WIT Lead

Featured Attendees

  • Jeckly Mucua

    Africa Nazarene University

    Student

  • EPHRAIM MAINA

    Superior Gardens Properties

    Property consultant

  • Nicholas Gwatai

    Techguru

    Founder, CEO

  • Nelson Oranga

    JKUAT

    student

  • John Ken silali

    SININATU CHILDREN SUPPORT ORGANISATION LIMITED

    DIRECTOR

  • COSMUS MUTUKU

    BA

    Data Scientist

  • Evans Mwenda

    Platcorp

    Tech Lead

  • Regis IRAKOZE

    University of Rwanda

    Undergraduate

  • Dennis Musyoka

    MyShopa

    Frontend Developer

  • Uwizeyimana Clarisse

    Self-Private

    Software developer

  • ayub onyiego

    Yubitech Solutions

    Founder & CEO

  • Ernest Nkunzimana

    Emerging Technologies Ltd

    CEO

When

When

Monday, October 9, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Introduction
Exploring the DevResources GitHub Repository
Interactive Q&A

Hosts

  • Michael Kimathi

    Africa's Talking

    Head of Developer Community

  • Josphat Mwangi

    Taka points

Organizers

  • Bennett Benedict

    University of Dar Es Salaam

    Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • Veronica Michael

    Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • Josphat Mwangi

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Sheriffo Jarju

    Community Lead, 🇬🇲 The Gambia

  • Sanusi Abdulkadir

    Community Lead, 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

  • Josh Venceslas

    Altech Group

    Community Co-Lead, 🇷🇼 Rwanda