Welcome to Devhub!
Hi, I’m Jeremy co-founder of Devhub and Lighthouse Labs and I want to welcome you to our community. We’re glad you decided to join us and just for that, I already think you’re awesome!
When we first started Lighthouse we had big dreams of creating a community that allowed developers to continue on the path of learning well beyond bootcamp. It wasn’t until two years after we delivered our first course that we were able to make that pursuit a reality. And here we are today, as Devhub.
We have been lucky to witness firsthand the power in communities. It’s amazing to see what happens when passionate individuals with shared goals are brought together in a space and provided with the tools, support and environment required for growth and learning. But if you take a look around you’ll find that these spaces primarily exist only for entrepreneurs, designers and artists. What about developers? Until bootcamps arrived, there were very few spaces that focused on the continued training and growth of developers as the craftsmen and women they are.
I’m a big believer in the amazing innovations in Canada that are being built by developers just like you. We hope that through Devhub and the space, mentorship and growing community we offer that we can provide the right support to keep bringing those ideas to life.
So what is this resource exactly?
I can’t tell you what this guide is exactly, but I can tell you what it’s not: a rulebook. Devhub will change, Devhub will pivot, Devhub moves fast - and we’d never want you to fly blind.
Our Values
Community
What does community really mean? For us it means putting the people and how they interact at the forefront. At the end of the day Devhub is just a space, it doesn’t become a community without people like you.
Collaboration
We don’t just aim to be a space where collaboration occurs but one full of active collaborators. We value bringing collaborators together under one roof who code together, laugh together, eat together and most importantly trust each other.
Open Source
Open Source isn’t just about software anymore. It’s also about the practice of sharing ideas, plans, and developments for the benefit of the commons. We want people to contribute to our space, our programming and events, our potluck lunches and more. We value the openness and transparency that open sourcing our space provides for the entire community.
Lifelong Learning
The mind is sharpened by learning opportunities outside our own familiar bubbles. The more adaptable we each become, the more open we can to new ideas and creative growth. By joining Devhub, you are joining a community of life-long learners who share a desire to continually learn and apply new concepts and ideas to their craft.
Code of Conduct
We want our community to be a space where all feel welcome, cared for and respected. By becoming a member of Devhub we ask that you agree to abide by this code of conduct and help keep the space respectful, inclusive and safe for everyone.
We are simply asking that you use your collective capacity to be kind, compassionate, respectful, accepting and understanding; Essentially all we’re asking is that you be the best human you can be.
In case you need a reminder what being the best human means, here are some of the key things you can demonstrate:
On the flip side, and in case you need a reminder, here are some examples of human behaviour we do not want to see:
Should we be informed of any harassment and/or exclusionary actions, Devhub staff will demand the cease of unacceptable behavior and will require immediate compliance to the outlined conditions of fostering a respectful humane workplace. Anyone who engages in sustained unacceptable behavior may be sanctioned or permanently expelled from the community without warning.
All voices will be heard and comments kept confidential. If you have a comment or concern please reach out to [email protected]
Friendly Faces
Jeremy Shaki
What do you do at Devhub? I don’t really know. Organize others? Talk to developers? Help establish a community?
What is one thing others can learn from you? How to put themselves and their companies out there in front of the world. How to hire. How to grow a team. How to build community or culture.
What is something quirky about you? I have been asked to be an MC at 5 different weddings, but never to be the best man 🙁
Emma Cuddy
What do you do at Devhub? I work primarily to help this place run and grow into an amazing community for developers like you. Something you’d like to see in the space? I’m your gal.
What is one thing others can learn from you? To keep laughing! Working for a start-up can be stressful, and sometimes it’s difficult to find the humour in a situation, but the day is much easier if you have a good laugh.
What is something quirky about you? I can carry 28 empty glasses at one time. I spent an entire summer challenging myself and am proud of this result, though I did break quite a few glasses along the way …
You + Devhub = Kickass Community
What You All Share
The participants of Devhub share a fundamental thirst for knowledge and a passion for bettering your craft as software developers. You are participants, not passersby. You see things missing or in need of improvement and you are willing to actively seek solutions and make sh*t happen.
Your Responsibilities
Being a part of Devhub comes with the benefits of sharing ideas, information, support, and of course space! In exchange, there are certain expectations that we have of all Devhub tenants.
Making the Connections
Slack
Have you accepted our invitation to our Slack community? If not you can join us here: https://devhubto.slack.com/signup. We use Slack for anything and everything. Getting to know one another, letting staff know that we’re out of cream or sugar, asking for others to review code. You name it, we Slack it.
Face2Face
Joining a coworking space can be a lot to take in at once, and the starting point for getting to know people around you is not always obvious. You don’t have to meet them all at once, but we will do our best to introduce you during your first week. Do your best to ask questions, and say hi to your fellow developers. It can even be as simple as asking questions like “how long have you been a member?” or “what are you working on?”
Meetups and Events
We <3 events. Big, small, speakers, panels, lunches and team building activities. Events are a great way to bring together your fellow coworkers and developers. Join our meetup group to stay up to date.
We also love to host other user groups in the space. Run a meetup of your own? Let us know at [email protected].
Events don’t always have to mean meetups. They can be team lunches, Friday happy hours or a board game night for members. Have a way you’d like to get members together? We’d love to make that happen.
How Do I… ?
Connect to the Internet
Use the wireless connections named “Lighthouse Labs” or “Lighthouse 2G“. The password for Lighthouse Labs is 46Spadina, the password for Lighthouse2G is 46Spadina2G which is included in your welcome email; ask your neighbors or one of the staff if you’re having issues connecting.
Book a Meeting Room
If you’re looking to grab a meeting room for a certain time, you’ll want to reserve it ahead of time. Want to book a room? Shoot Emma a slack message and she’ll book it in for you!
If you need to grab a conference room on the fly and the room is empty, go ahead and use it - no reservation needed. Just note - you might get kicked out by someone who has reserved the space!
Make a Phone Call (without disturbing others)
We all need to use the phone, Google Hangouts, or Skype sometimes and working in an open space doesn’t always make this ideal. Phone calls that are going to be longer than 5 minutes are best taken in the lounge behind reception, the copy room across from the 2nd board room, o in any available conference/meeting rooms.
Store My Stuff
Lockers(aka file cabinets) are readily available for use, but we like to keep the lockers only for daily storage. Similar to the refrigerator, we aim to make sure that nothing gets left behind, leaving as much space as possible available to share with all members. Feel free to use a locker for the day, but try not to leave anything overnight.
Get Mail
If you are receiving mail to the space please use the following address:
46 Spadina, Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M5V 2H8
Our administrative staff check the mail roughly 2-3 times a week and will deliver mail to your desk upon arrival! Let us know if there is something we should keep an eye out for.