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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

uncodebar last weekend was such a joy! No longer being in London (and having a child) means I don't go to many tech events anymore, which I do really miss. So this day brought me so much joy! Chatting with people I've know for years and lots of new people 🥰

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codebar @codebar.io · 15/09/2026

New video live on our Youtube! CV Writing & Interview Preparation with CGI Ready to stand out in a competitive tech job market? Check it out here ⬇️ youtu.be/Nr19NO17UXQ?...

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CV Writing & Interview Preparation with CGI

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Seeing Dolly at Glastonbury in 2014 is still one of the absolute highlights of my life. RIP to a true legend!

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Married my best friend last month 🥰

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codebar @codebar.io · 31/07/2026

We want to the end the week by saying a HUGE thank you to our two current partners for uncodebar London - Curaleaf and B2C2 🫶 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶

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FFConf @ffconf.org · 31/07/2026

Current status. We're also closing tickets tonight until September. More details on tickets and the event: ffconf.org/articles/202...

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codebar @codebar.io · 15/07/2026

Didn’t get a spot in the London Marathon? Then why not run for codebar 🎉 We've secured THREE places for 2027! Take on the world's most iconic race while fundraising vital funds that enable us to keep everything running, for free. Interested? Enter our ballot here forms.gle/6TRy7Zkyx7kv...

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I spoke here 2 years ago and it is such a wonderful and welcoming conference. Go submit your talk now!!

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codebar @codebar.io · 20/05/2026

We are so excited to announce a new chapter is starting at codebar...please all welcome Liverpool 🎉 Their first workshop is scheduled for Friday 29th May at Central Library Liverpool from 17:30. Interested in attending or know anyone who might? Grab a spot here ➡️ codebar.io/workshops/3752

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Recording the podcast at codebar is one of my favourite things. Chatting with someone new each week about their career journey whilst breaking down the belief that tech isn't for you ❤️

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codebar @codebar.io · 03/04/2026

codebar Festival may be over but there is no slowing down here! We are so excited to announce the launch of codebar Madrid 🇪🇸 our second Spanish chapter 🎉 Their first workshop is scheduled for Wednesday 15th April at the Pleo office 🏢 RSVP here ➡️ codebar.io/workshops/3691

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Jo Franchetti @thisisjofrank.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Today is my last day with the Deno team 🦕💖💔 I know they're gonna keep making awesome things. But now *I* need to make awesome things for someone else! If you're looking for a DevRel with a JS focus and extra sparkle, get in touch!

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Oliver Lindberg @oliverlindberg.com · 10/02/2026

Diversity scholarships are once again available for @pixelpioneers.co (back in Bristol on 19 June). Anyone in an underrepresented or marginalised group in tech is eligible (for a free ticket to the event). Applications close on 19 May, details here: pixelpioneers.co/diversity-sc... Please share!

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A couple of female Pixel Pioneers attendees chatting in one of the breaks

Geri Reid and a few other Pixel Pioneers attendees during a talk

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codebar @codebar.io · 12/02/2026

As we gear up for recording season 2 of our podcast we need to find a company to sponsor 💙 £4,000 sponsorship will allow us to pay an editor, a designer and do some marketing. Interested? Please drop us an email 📧 hello@codebar.io. Listen to season 1 here open.spotify.com/show/1N2aqJd...

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S1 E10 - Amber Shand

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codebar @codebar.io · 08/01/2026

Next Tuesday we are running a Virtual Open Day 👀 Do you have a question you'd like to ask us? Whether it's about attending codebar, becoming a developer, attending virtually! If so, then please come along to our drop in session to have your question answered codebar.io/events/virtu...

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Making tech more diverse and welcoming by bringing people together and helping teach programming skills.

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Maternity leave is officially over, and I'm back at my desk where it feels like no time has passed yet EVERYTHING is different! I'm not setting any big goals for 2026. My plan is simple...focus on the work I care about, spend time with people I value, and be more deliberate about what I say yes to.

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codebar @codebar.io · 02/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the Call for Papers for codebar Festival is now open 🎉 We’re looking for virtual technical workshops and in-person talks in London. Talks can focus on technical topics, career development, or wellbeing. Interested? Submit your proposal here forms.gle/RksiqujDrieZ...

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Submit your session for codebar Festival 2026!

codebar is looking for diverse speakers to share their knowledge at our upcoming hybrid 5 day event - codebar Festival. We are looking for virtual technical workshops (90/120 minutes), and in-person...

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codebar @codebar.io · 28/11/2025

We have a few charity spots still available for the Hackney Half Marathon next year - Sunday 17th May 🏃 If you're interested in running this iconic race and fundraising vital funds for codebar, please drop us an email ➡️ hello@codebar.io

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

This helps us so much! If you attend codebar please complete this short survey to help us shape the future of codebar 💜

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Running uncodebar this weekend with no sponsors truly sucks!! The 11th edition of it and the first time with no sponsor ☹️ But, at least we can still run the event, so the biggest thank you to Google for the free space and food ❤️ we literally couldn't do it without you!

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codebar @codebar.io · 22/10/2025

We are so thrilled to announce that a new codebar chapter is starting in Munich, our second German chapter 🇩🇪 The first workshop will be happening next month! If you know someone in or near Munich who would like to attend, as a student or coach, then please let them know. 💻 ➡️ codebar.io/munich

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Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚 #amindofmyown

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Whilst I was off I had a lot of time to think about the future of @codebar.io, in particular how we stay relevant in tech, as the industry has changed so much since our launch in 2013. Time to reflect and think didn't happen very often, so I'm excited to get my teeth into making it EVEN better!

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I've had such a lovely 6 months off work but I'm so excited to start easing myself back into normality again. But first, can someone remind me how I use a computer please? 🫣 🤣

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FFConf @ffconf.org · 04/09/2025

We're back from our August offline-ness! Tickets are available again and we're back to our regularly weekly email news. If you missed it, here's the full write up, with community news and more: ffconf.org/articles/202...

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Back to school, back to FFConf: fun stuff and learnings - ffconf.org

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codebar @codebar.io · 03/09/2025

New on the codebar youtube - "Debugging CSS" with Feyikemi Agboola 👀 In this talk, Feyikemi covers how to use browser developer tools effectively, common CSS problems and their solutions, CSS debugging tools, as well as tips for finding and fixing layout issues ⬇️ youtu.be/GmIU9fTLz1Q?...

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Debugging CSS with Feyikemi Agboola | codebar Festival 2025

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codebar @codebar.io · 26/08/2025

✨ We’re thrilled that Ilona will be running the London Marathon next year in support of us ❤️ ✨ Ilona is one of our wonderful Norwich organisers and has been part of the codebar community for many years. If you’d like to support her, you can here 👉 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ilona-utt...

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Back in April life changed forever, welcome to the world little one 💕💕

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codebar @codebar.io · 13/03/2025

🚨 New Jobs Alert 🚨 Curaleaf are looking to take on a Junior Software Engineer AND a Junior Data Engineer/Scientist. 📍 Both London based! Junior Software Engineer ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/dyOfem2... Junior Data Engineer/Scientist ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/jU88IBA...

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I'm starting to see lots of posts about International Women's Day on socials but those same companies have told me/codebar recently "working with DE&I focused communities was not a company priority right now". LOL!!!!!!!!!! It's taking every ounce of my being not to comment on these posts!

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codebar @codebar.io · 28/02/2025

There is still plenty of time to secure your ticket(s) for codebar Festival next week 🎉 ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code... Lots happening from deep-dive technical workshops, talks and a stand-up comedy evening! See the full schedule here ➡️ festival.codebar.io/schedule

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codebar @codebar.io · 13/02/2025

📣 RSVP for our BIGGEST event of the year is now open 📣 10+ sessions, 4 days and 100% virtual 🌎 See the full schedule and grab your tickets here ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code...

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codebar @codebar.io · 12/02/2025

Friday lunchtime (GMT) we're running a special session in collaboration with Code Your Future ❤️ They offer free tech training for people who can't quickly get tech training, especially those with low incomes or who are refugees. Grab your spot here ➡️ codebar.io/events/lunch...

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Making tech more diverse and welcoming by bringing people together and helping teach programming skills.

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rem / Remy Sharp @remysharp.com · 11/02/2025

To finish our #FFConf morning back November last year, @kimberleycook.bsky.social talks about the growing pains and lessons from @codebar.io becoming _over_ 27,000 people strong. Indie growth at it's best (I've also always assumed the whole world knew about Codebar!): youtu.be/iyG2kVZi3t4

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4. 0 - 25,000 people! Growing a global community over 10 years / Kimberley Cook / FFConf 2024

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our Amsterdam chapter took a little break but they’re baaaaack!!!

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codebar @codebar.io · 05/02/2025

At a time when LOTS of companies are pulling back on DE&I initiatives, we're more determined than ever to continue creating a safe space for minorities at our workshops. Thank you so much to all the companies who have continued to support us ❤️

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I am more determined than ever 💪

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Sacha Greif @sachagreif.com · 03/02/2025

At a time when "diversity" gets blamed for everything from forest fires to plane crashes, it's always nice to see organizations like @codebar.bsky.social that keep fighting the good fight: impact-report.codebar.io

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codebar Impact Report 2024

In this impact report, we assess how our initiatives have made careers in tech more accessible for minorities all around the world.

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

At a time when diversity is being blamed for everything, I am more proud then ever to keep fighting for the importance of diversity! Please take a look at our new 2024 Impact Report 💪

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FFConf @ffconf.org · 27/01/2025

You've not forgotten about the wonderful day last year at #FFconf have you? Or maybe you missed out, had some FOMO (do we still say that…?) (NO DAD!). Anyway, we're ready to start rolling out the videos, here's the annoucement and how to get the latest: ffconf.org/articles/202...

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FF Conf 🌟 UK web conference since 2009

FF Conf - the UK's best JavaScript and Web conference in Brighton.

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

It's another extremely frustrating week in the tech diversity space. With Zucksy/Meta getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Here are 2 examples of my rejection emails I've had this week :( If you're in the tech space and are able to support communities, please do ❤️

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codebar @codebar.io · 14/01/2025

The CFP has now closed and we're in full Festival planning swing 🎉 We're looking for companies to help us make this event happen, so if you're wanting to support diversity in tech and help the next generation of developers start their new career, please get in touch. 📧 ➡️ hello@codebar.io

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Do I know anyone who works for a company that may be interested in sponsoring 2 London Marathon spots? We've very amazingly managed to secure 2 spots for the 2026 run, which is amazing!! Your company logo would be on the runners t-shirts and we'll shout about it on all our socials

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codebar @codebar.io · 18/12/2024

A look at some of the CSS that powers the State of JS's charts 📊 State of JS is an annual survey that publishes rich, interactive reports. @sachagreif.com shares why they switched from a React library that generates SVGs to a home-grown solution that is just HTML/CSS. 🎥 ➡️ youtu.be/QpHFAA_UdF0

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The CSS of State of JS

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codebar @codebar.io · 10/12/2024

The tenth and final episode of this season of codebar Stories is live with the amazing Amber Shand. She is a Software Engineer at Skyscanner and builder of the community She Bytes Back. Take a listen on your podcast platform today!

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Kimberley Cook @kimberleycook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A huge thank you to @sachagreif.com for his workshop just now with codebar on how and why he moved away from third party libraries for State of the JS survey, in favour of HTML/CSS/SCG. If you have 5 minutes, do fill in the survey survey.devographics.com/en-US/survey...

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State of JavaScript 2024

Take the State of JavaScript survey

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codebar @codebar.io · 04/12/2024

There is only one more week left to give your feedback on our annual survey! This really helps us see what you're enjoying from us, but also what we can improve and what you want to see from us going into next year. It only takes 5 minutes airtable.com/appTFOROehtL...

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Airtable | Everyone's app platform

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