In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about how to give a killer workshop, as well as benefits and best practices!

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Show Notes

3:00 - Types of workshops

Public
Private

4:29 - Choosing a topic

Create original content
Create custom content for companies

5:55 - Building content

Choose seven to eight different little things
- ES6
- Progressive web apps
Build a single application throughout the day, introducing a new feature or two at a time and then implementing it into your own application
- Gatsby website
- React Beer application
- React Notes Application
Process:
- Build the app
- Rewind back to starter files
- Build it again while writing notes
- Follow your own notes to see if it makes sense

13:25 - General information

How long should it be?
Fixed price vs split cost
How many people?

16:46 - Other Tips:

Break away from your app and show other apps using - gives better context
Stop often and ask if anyone needs help
Give large breaks
Give challenges for those who need more to do

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