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HAWC Empowerment Series: Coding with Swift Playgrounds

September 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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Learn to Code with Swift Coding for HAWC Residents

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Dive into the world of coding with Swift, Apple’s powerful and beginner-friendly programming language! This interactive, hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners eager to explore the fundamentals of app development using Swift Playgrounds.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to Swift programming with Swift Playgrounds
  • Essential coding concepts like variables, loops, and functions
  • Hands-on exercises to solve challenges and build interactive projects
  • Foundations of app development to kickstart your coding journey

No prior coding experience needed—just bring your curiosity and get ready to code & create! All necessary equipment will be provided.

 

Location: Houston Area Women's Center
Date: Saturday, August 30th 
Time: 1:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Instructor: Spandana Doddi
Audience: Adult Residents of HAWC Only

 

Please note: Registration is required using a special access code. This event is not open to the public. If you are a member of the HAWC community, enter your code at registration to secure your spot.

 

We look forward to learning and creating together! See you there!

Explore Before the Workshop

Curious about coding but not sure where to start? In this workshop, you'll explore the basics of Swift, Apple’s powerful and beginner-friendly programming language. Using the Swift Playgrounds app, you’ll learn how to code by solving fun, interactive puzzles—no prior experience needed.

If you want to explore the world of Swift before the session, check out this free Apple learning resource:

Get Started with Swift Playgrounds – Apple Learning Center

 

Activities in this module include:

  • Downloading Swift Playgrounds
  • Writing your first lines of code
  • Understanding commands, loops, and logic
  • Completing beginner coding challenges

 

Why This Matters

Learning to code builds more than just tech skills—it teaches problem-solving, logic, creativity, and perseverance. Whether you're hoping to build an app someday or just want to better understand the digital world around you, Swift is an empowering place to start.

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