Community story
A closer look at the events, mentorship, and organizing work behind this developer community.
Building one of Colombia’s most active React communities
Since 2017, I have helped co-organize ReactJS Colombia, a developer community built around free events, practical learning, and making the local React ecosystem feel more connected.
What we do
- Recurring meetups, workshops, and networking sessions around React, TypeScript, testing, performance, accessibility, and tooling.
- An inclusive learning space designed to be useful for both experienced engineers and people breaking into the ecosystem.
- A stronger local network that connects developers, hiring teams, speakers, and companies through shared technical interests.
What I contribute
- Talk and workshop curation around practical engineering topics teams can actually use.
- Event planning and logistics, including venues, communication, speaker coordination, and the small details that make a community feel welcoming.
- Mentorship for newer developers and first-time speakers, especially people who need a little more support before sharing publicly.
Impact
- Dozens of events since 2017 with strong local attendance and recurring community participation.
- 100+ participants at peak sessions across meetups and workshops.
- A healthier local React ecosystem where knowledge-sharing feels open, accessible, and collaborative instead of gatekept.
Why it matters
ReactJS Colombia matters to me because it keeps the work human. It is a reminder that engineering is not only about shipping products. It is also about making space for people to learn, connect, and grow together.