You know that friend who always talks about getting into coding but is daunted by the commitment? Or maybe that “friend” is actually, well, you?

We make it a mission to bring our readers consistent opportunities to expand their skills (and we’re proud to report that D.C. is home to many learn-to-code options) so here’s a new one — the D.C.-based campus of New York Code + Design Academy is running a series of intro to coding events called “Coding Kickstart” and the first one will take place this week.

“If you’ve ever wondered about what coding is and how it’s leveraged in business and everyday life — this series is for you!” organizers write. The event is aimed at those who have little or no experience, and will cover topics like basic lingo and how coding can be incorporated in your career path.

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