# Costa Rica JS

Canonical: https://gaboesquivel.com/project/costa-rica-js

A Costa Rican JavaScript developer community built through meetups, technical workshops, and NodeSchool events.

**Role:** Software Engineer
**Primary year:** 2012 (sort/display year, not employment dates)
**Types:** other, lead
**Technologies:** JavaScript, Node.js
**Link:** https://www.meetup.com/costaricajs/

## Story

I helped organize Costa Rica JS from 2012, growing a local developer community that eventually exceeded 2,000 members.
I organized meetups and hands-on workshops, including NodeSchool Costa Rica, as Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks became more widely adopted. We focused on practical learning and sharing experience among developers.
The community also became a place for professional connections, collaboration, and employment opportunities.

## Achievements

- Co-organized Costa Rica JS on Meetup from 2012 and grew it past 2,000 developers.
- Organized regular meetups, workshops, and NodeSchool Costa Rica events.
- Ran hands-on workshops as Node.js and modern web frameworks arrived in the region.

## Related writing

- [NodeSchool International Day](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2016-06-nodeschool-international-day) (2016-06-01)
- [Paintball.js Recap](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2015-5-paintball.js-recap) (2015-05-01)
- [Developing Software in Costa Rica](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2014-01-developing-software-in-costa-rica) (2014-01-01)