It's mini-hackathon in the style of mob programming. The puzzles we solve are designed to help you learn the basics of computer science, as a means to solving problems. We get together regularly for an evening of creative collaboration. The hackathons are organized in themed series of six events. You are encouraged to join all six, but you don't have to. You can even drop into any single event in a series; they are designed to make it easy for people to move in and out.
If you are a software engineer who wants to grow their problem solving skills, as well as their modern technologies skills, then you need to join the 1618 Mobs. The puzzles we solve are designed to help you learn the basics of computer science, as a means to solving problems. This will help you become a more attractive candidate for future employers. Your work product, as well as your teamwork abilities throughout the series, can be put on our public showcase (if you choose to), so that potential employers can see how awesome you are.