Prompt Engineering + RAG / React+Web API App Creation with Claude Code

Presentation 1: Introduction to Prompt Engineering and RAG Implementation
The objective of this session is to provide an introduction to Prompt Engineering, exploring different techniques for prompt refinement. Additionally, it will feature a concise introduction to RAG and its essential implementation architecture.

Speaker: Krishna Kanhaiya

I'm a seasoned Software Developer with over 12 years of experience anchoring complex projects in the IT industry. My deep technical expertise lies within the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in robust solutions using .NET, C#, Azure, and MSSQL. Currently, I am actively exploring and implementing key techniques like Prompt Engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to build smarter, more effective applications and drive innovation."

Website: https://www.krishjan05.online/
Linkdein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishjan05/

Presentation 2: Building a React App with a ASP.NET Web API+SQL Server Back end with the help of Claude Code

We'll review the process of building an app with a React frontend, ASP.NET Web API backend and SQL Server database. We'll look at the use of mock API's to allow the front end to be completely built before building the backend. We'll also look at how Claude Code was used to help with development and reduce the development time.

Speaker: Chris Coulson
Chris is a consultant with more than 20 years of experience in designing and building software solutions for his customers.
He runs Visigo Software Consulting, a company that specializes in .Net, SQL Server, SharePoint, and hybrid web/mobile application development. He also created the SharePoint FBA Pack, a widely-used open-source project for managing forms-based users in SharePoint. Chris is a co-organizer of the Mississauga .NET User Group.
https://blogs.visigo.com/chriscoulson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoulson/
https://twitter.com/ChrisJCoulson
https://www.visigo.com/

Schedule:
6:00 - 6:30 - Meet 'n Greet
6:30 - 6:45 - Introduction and Welcome
6:45 - 7:20 - Prompt Engineering and RAG - Krishna Kanhaiya
7:20 - 8:00 - React, Web API & Claude Code - Chris Coulson
8:00 - ? - (Optional - whoever would like to join) Continue our conversations at Bar 6ix, 201 City Centre Drive (3 minute walk)

Where to Find Us
Video Conference Room in the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Bottom level, on the right hand wall when you come down the stairs.

Please note that there will be no pizza and pop at this meeting, so please eat before hand. We are currently looking for a new location for our monthly meetings, and until we find something we will be holding it at this room in the Central Library - which both has a limited capacity and doesn't allow food or drink. If you know of any possible meeting locations, perhaps a meeting room at your employer's or a condo party room, please let us know. We are hoping to find somewhere transit friendly, preferably near central Mississauga/Square One.