Dev Edmonton JavaScript, Python & Ruby Meetup

Topics for this month are:

• Is that an instance created? Optimization in Python by Nels L.
  "Not every optimization needs to be company changing and very simple changes can add up to better executing code. Through measuring time, analyzing bytecode using 'dis' and employing a profiler named 'Scalene', this presentation will show you how to start digging improving your variable creation and usage."
• AI Development in 2026: What I learned using Agentic Coding and Practices to carry forward by Alisdair A.
  "2025 was the dawning of a new era for development, but it comes at a huge cost to the future of applications if not handled correctly. In this presentation, I will go into some of the key things I learned in my trials of Agentic Coding"

To ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported, we ask that you review and abide by our Code of Conduct during our meetup.

Schedule

• 6:30pm: doors open, pizza & pop provided
• 7:00pm: intro slides
• 7:15pm: main topic 1
• ~7:45pm: intermission
• 8:00pm: main topic 2
• 8:45pm: everybody, out the door! (The Next Act is our unofficial after-meetup, meetup)

Who are we?
The YEG JavaScript, Python, and Ruby organizers are teaming up to bring back in-person meetups and talks. We aim to help explore topics in those three languages, but also web, mobile, data science, and machine learning in general.

There is always an opportunity for you to practice public speaking in our welcoming and beginner-friendly environment: DM @aaron.yong on Slack if you're interested/curious!

For more information, join us on the Dev Edmonton Slack at https://devedmonton.com/#about-our-slack, and/or visit https://exchangejs.com.

Once you're on Slack, check out the #meetup-javascript, #meetup-ruby, and #meetup-edmontonpy channels to connect with like-minded folks, ask questions, and discuss your new/favourite topics.

Sponsors, Special Thanks
The meetup is sponsored by our community champions (list can be found on Dev Edmonton's website: https://devedmonton.com). Thank you to Edmonton Public Library (Strathcona) for the meeting space. We especially thank the Dev Edmonton Society for their organizational, logistical, and monetary support.

We're always looking for additional help: if you or your company is interested, please get in touch on our Slack (DM @aaron.yong)! Thank you for expressing interest!