Code Crafters is more than just a student club; it’s a vibrant and inclusive community of aspiring developers, tech enthusiasts, and professionals. With a mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world software development, the club empowers its members to explore, create, and build across the digital frontier.
Activities That Inspire
The club regularly hosts workshops and meetups focused on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain. These events provide hands-on opportunities for students to train AI models, contribute to open-source projects, and experiment with cutting-edge technologies.
Recent events include:
- ML for Medical Imaging – Dispelling myths on AI-enabled solutions for health care and medical diagnostics presented by our president İlke İleri.
- Summer Bootcamp – A comprehensive program that covered backend development, cybersecurity, machine learning, AI, front-end development, and design. Hosted by our vice president Hasan Shkoukani, and contributed by our visionary presenters: Muhammed Murat Yanaşoğlu, Khawla Hassan, İlke İleri, Henry Edet, Praise David-Oku, Mohammed Asaker, Abdoul Majid, Zahra Eslamia, Lyan Bashmal, Sarah Rashidi.
- Python Bootcamp – Beginner-friendly and experienced programmers’ hands-on training.
- Google I/O Extended – Immersion into Google’s current advancements and developer technologies.
- Google Devfest – Unveiling of Google’s AI ecosystem and cutting-edge advances in artificial intelligence. With presence of our professors Huseyin Sevay, Priscilla Olawale, Savaş İlgi, also hosted many students from outside universities.
- Version Control Workshop – Mastering Git and collaborative development workflows by our vice president.
Google Developer Events & Industry Collaboration
As an internationally recognized software development club, Code Crafters maintains close ties with industry leaders. Through its membership in the Google Developer Groups (GDG) network, the club provides its members with exclusive insights into global tech events, opportunities to participate in Google-hosted AI activities, and access to international technology experts.
Several members of Code Crafters have spoken at prominent Google events, where they shared their expertise in artificial intelligence and software development with wide audiences. The club also regularly invites professors, industry professionals, and tech entrepreneurs to its sessions, enabling members to learn directly from leading voices in the field.
These strong industry relationships allow members to build professional networks, explore internship opportunities, and even collaborate on high-impact research projects.
A Welcoming and Inclusive Community
Code Crafters is open to all students, regardless of discipline, experience level, or background. Whether one is an experienced coder, a designer, an AI researcher, or simply curious about technology, the club fosters an inclusive environment that supports creativity and collaboration.
The club embraces a strong mentorship culture, where senior members guide and empower newcomers. Beyond technical activities, Code Crafters hosts social events, networking sessions, and game jams to strengthen community ties. It is not only a space for coding but also for building lasting relationships and providing academic and professional support.
Code Crafters welcomes individuals from diverse fields such as computer science, engineering, business, and the arts—anyone with a passion for innovation and technology. Members engage in a variety of activities ranging from backend development and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and digital design.
The club meets both on campus and virtually, continuously seeking new members eager to learn, build, and explore new technologies. Those interested in open-source collaboration, technical skill development, or experimenting with emerging tools will find a place in this vibrant community.
Code Crafters offers a space where ideas become projects, and projects make an impact. Whether to learn, teach, or create, students will find a welcoming home within the club.
Those interested in joining are encouraged to connect or attend an upcoming event—Code Crafters is where the future is built.