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Intro to Django with Jon Loyens at Hacks/Hackers Austin

For our first meeting of 2011, Jon Loyens of Bazaarvoice will be giving us an Introduction to Django. Django is a Python-based Web framework, used in many journalistic settings. It was actually developed by The World Company news organization in Lawrence, Kansas, so there will be many news and information

Get hands-on data visualization training at Newscamp

From intricate interactive maps to stunning visualizations, news organizations like The New York Times and Washington Post make data come alive for readers. Join Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), in partnership with Hacks/Hackers, for NewsCamp on Feb. 24 in Raleigh, N.C., and you too can learn from the

Michal Migurski of Stamen Design shows his latest work at Hacks/Hackers NYC on Jan. 11

Stamen Design has developed a reputation as one of the country’s leading interactive design and data visualization studios. Its director of technology, Michal Migurski, will join Hacks/Hackers NYC to talk about his latest project, This Tract, which combines government census data, data visualization tools, map tools and geolocation

Hacks/Hackers Party at the NYC Holiday Fête at Galapagos

Hacks/Hackers NYC ended the year with a great flourish at the Galapagos Arts Space in Dumbo on Decembe with catering provided by Crave Catering: cornbread cup with chili, caramelized cheddar cheese, chili froth with micro basil; vegetable ceviche Persian cucumber cups, crispy shallots; parmesan risotto cakes with white truffle

Hacks/Hackers LA Data event, Thursday Dec. 16

The first ever proper Hacks/Hackers Los Angeles event is coming up this Thursday, December 16. Its on the topic of Data—finding it, making sense of it, visualizing it, telling stories with it. And we’ve got four awesome speakers lined up. Thursday, 12/16 7:30pm Crawford Family

Hacks/Hackers Austin Recap – Lingo Swap for Journos and Programmers

For the last meeting of 2010, Hacks/Hackers ATX hosted a lingo swap, or a terminology and process exchange, between journalists and programmers. Representing journalists was Matt Stiles of the Texas Tribune. Matt started things off by explaining what concepts like source and script mean to journalists, and demystified terms

Recap of Hacks/Hackers NYC Demo Day: Lots of Raphael

The New York City group of Hacks/Hackers metWednesday, December 1 for Demo Day at the generously donated space, New Work City. The pizza, from Lombardi’s, was delicious and the place was packed. (Sorry to those on the waitlist) Here’s a quick review of each of the speakers