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-# The glasgow Coder Collective
-
-
-
-## Abous Us
-
-We are the Coder Collective! A collection of like-minded technology enthusiasts that is open to people of all (and no) experience levels. We believe programming is most productive and fun when done collectively. Come to a meeting for some social coding!
-
-While we have our origins in web development via FreeCodeCamp we encourage anyone with a project, or even just curiosity about coding, to come see what others are working on. Later if you feel you can contribute, you can.
-
-Our current project is the relaunch of the group website. However if you have a current computer-related project feel free to ask the group for help.
-
-In the future we eventually plan on pooling the group’s expertise and offering a local charity to revamp their website which would serve as a learning exercise and team project and would give back to the community. Other project ideas will be considered.
-
-
-### The Site Relaunch
-
-We have big plans for the site
-
-[Tracy](https://github.com/verde79) is helming the main page
-
-[NeilB](https://github.com/conesco3) is maintaining the backend. We may use Django
-
-[Ed](https://github.com/L3gomancer) is handling the profile pages section
-
-Stretch Goals include:
-
-A forum
-
-User accounts with logins
-
-Polls
-
-Integration with Slack
-
-Some experiments with interactivity and animations
-
-
-
-### Ancient History
-
-Our previous group site was [www.glawebdev.com](www.glawebdev.com)
-previously set up by [NeilD](https://github.com/neildocherty)
-
-
-
-
+# This branch is for converting the site to an Express NodeJS app.
+
+# The glasgow Coder Collective
+
+
+
+## Abous Us
+
+We are the Coder Collective! A collection of like-minded technology enthusiasts that is open to people of all (and no) experience levels. We believe programming is most productive and fun when done collectively. Come to a meeting for some social coding!
+
+While we have our origins in web development via FreeCodeCamp we encourage anyone with a project, or even just curiosity about coding, to come see what others are working on. Later if you feel you can contribute, you can.
+
+Our current project is the relaunch of the group website. However if you have a current computer-related project feel free to ask the group for help.
+
+In the future we eventually plan on pooling the group’s expertise and offering a local charity to revamp their website which would serve as a learning exercise and team project and would give back to the community. Other project ideas will be considered.
+
+
+### The Site Relaunch
+
+We have big plans for the site
+
+[Tracy](https://github.com/verde79) is helming the main page
+
+[NeilB](https://github.com/conesco3) is maintaining the backend. We may use Django
+
+[Ed](https://github.com/L3gomancer) is handling the profile pages section
+
+Stretch Goals include:
+
+A forum
+
+User accounts with logins
+
+Polls
+
+Integration with Slack
+
+Some experiments with interactivity and animations
+
+
+
+### Ancient History
+
+Our previous group site was [www.glawebdev.com](www.glawebdev.com)
+previously set up by [NeilD](https://github.com/neildocherty)
+
+
+
+
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+// app.js
+// load the things we need
+var express = require('express');
+var path = require('path');
+var app = express();
+const PORT = process.env.PORT || 5000
+// set the view engine to ejs
+app.set('view engine', 'ejs');
+
+// use res.render to load up an ejs view file
+
+// index page
+app.get('/', function(req, res) {
+ res.render('pages/index');
+});
+
+// forums page
+app.get('/forums', function(req, res) {
+ res.render('pages/forums');
+});
+
+// enable access to static pages
+app.use(express.static(path.join(__dirname, 'static')));
+
+app.listen(PORT);
+console.log("Listening at localhost:" + PORT);
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So what's the collective all about then!?
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Coffee, chat, code, cake...
-
Amongst the bustling tech scene in Glasgow, lives the glasgowCoderCollective.
-
We aim to build a social community of adult coders at all levels of experience to code, chat, learn, inspire,
- collaborate... The list is endless! We want friendships to evolve amidst coffee, cake, chat and coding. Think laptops, drinks,
- and laughter!
-
When and where?
-
Weekly meets are on Thurdays evenings at GCU library 6.30pm+. We all live busy lives and the collective try to reflect this,
- so drop in when it suits you
-
With the new year, we hope to start monthly excursions to other tech events
-
Um, so I'm still not clear what to do at a meet!
-
Here's a few of the possibilities, just bring your laptop:
-
- - Progress through freeCodeCamp/codeAcademy/Treehouse tutorials
- - Do some of your own projects
- - Browse and talk geeky stuff
- - Ask if anyone has a clue how to solve that thing you're stuck on!
- - Plug your earphones in for a bit to concentrate!
-
-
So come along, beginners and experts alike, and have fun!
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-
If you want to become part of our community, join us!
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-Dedicated to the memory of handsome Neil Boyd who sadly passed away in December 2017.
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