Tech-focused communities and events are a great way to stay in the loop on emerging theories, methodologies, and tools. That makes them a resource for levelling up your skills and setting yourself apart in your job search. Attending meetups also lets you network with other developers, which can help when you’re looking for your next career opportunity.
Berlin is one of the top startup hubs in Europe and home to many great tech communities. Here’s our list of some of the city’s top developer communities and meetups for you to explore.
Women Who Code Berlin
Women Who Code is the world’s largest and most active community that is focused on empowering women already working in the tech industry, as well as motivating those that want to pursue a career in technology. They operate in more than 20 countries, including Germany.
If you’re a woman working as a software engineer, UX/UI designer or data scientist in Berlin, or if you’re working towards building your tech career, join one of their technical events, study groups, panel discussions, lightning talks and keynote speaker talks.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
Berlin.JS
If you’re a JavaScript developer and available on the third Thursday evening of every month, join Berlin.JS at the co.up coworking space. You’ll have a chance to meet and chat with others working with or interested in JavaScript, listen to experienced individuals give talks on various JavaScript-related topics, and exchange ideas with like-minded people.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
React Berlin
Every year in early December, React Berlin host React Day - a celebration of everything React-related and an opportunity to meet React professionals, community leaders and enthusiasts. The event includes a variety of world-renowned speakers, workshops and opportunities to network.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
Angular Meetup Berlin
If you’re an Angular developer or starting out with the framework, Angular Meetup Berlin is a great space for you to pose questions and exchange ideas with other Angular enthusiasts and professionals.
As an Angular veteran, there are opportunities for you to give talks sharing any insights you have on working with the framework. The community also supports those that want to write about their insights, which are then published as articles on their webpage.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
Vue.js Berlin
Vue.js Berlin is a community focused on the Vue framework and its ecosystem. If you’re a Vue.js user or if you’re interested in learning more about the framework, join their talks that take place every second Tuesday evening of the month.
They also record and stream their talks if you’d prefer to watch them from the comfort of your home. Otherwise, join in person to network and engage with other Vue.js enthusiasts.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
Berlin PHP Usergroup
Join the Berlin PHP Usergroup every first Tuesday of each month at the co.up coworking space to engage with other PHP users and learners. They offer talks about PHP, web development, open-source software and other similar topics.
As a well-versed PHP user, you can also sign up to give your own talk and share your knowledge and insights about the language.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
PyLadies
PyLadies is an international group with a community situated in Berlin that hosts monthly talks and workshops on various Python-related topics, including Python software development, data science, and starting out with the language.
They focus on mentoring and empowering marginalised gender groups, such as women, non-binary and trans people, who are working with or passionate about Python.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
PyBerlin
From beginners to seasoned professionals, everyone who is passionate about Python can join PyBerlin’s meetups to learn, collaborate and network with like-minded individuals.
Their talks cover various Python-related topics, including professional development tools, how to create with Python, guidance on personal projects, teaching children how to code, data analytics, and just having fun with Python coding. They also welcome topic ideas from the community.
Check out their Meetup.com page for more details on upcoming events.
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