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**From "It Works on my Machine" to "It Scales to the World"** Ever wonder how top-tier tech companies handle millions of users without their servers melting? The secret isn’t just bigger computers, it’s **Containers and Orchestration**. If you’ve ever struggled with dependency hell or wondered how to make your app resilient enough to handle a massive traffic spike, this workshop is for you. We’re stripping away the complexity to show you how to package, deploy, and scale applications like a pro. **What's on the Agenda?** * **The Container Revolution:** Why "shipping the whole environment" changed everything. * **Mastering Orchestration:** How to manage hundreds of containers without losing your mind. * **Real-World Scaling:** Lessons from the front lines of cloud deployment. **Meet the Expert** We are excited to learn from **Paddy Adallah**, a Cloud Engineer at **AWS** who lives and breathes DevOps. This is your chance to get industry-grade insights from someone building the infrastructure of the future. **Save the Date** * **When:** March 10\, 2026 \| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CAT * **Where:** CMU-Africa, A203 * **Register Today, while tickets last.** Stop manually managing your deployments. Start automating your success. 🚀 #AWS #CloudNative #Docker #Kubernetes #DevOps #CMUAfrica #CloudComputing #TechEvents

**From "It Works on my Machine" to "It Scales to the World"** Ever wonder how top-tier tech companies handle millions of users without their servers melting? The secret isn’t just bigger computers, it’s **Containers and Orchestration**. If you’ve ever struggled with dependency hell or wondered how to make your app resilient enough to handle a massive traffic spike, this workshop is for you. We’re stripping away the complexity to show you how to package, deploy, and scale applications like a pro. **What's on the Agenda?** * **The Container Revolution:** Why "shipping the whole environment" changed everything. * **Mastering Orchestration:** How to manage hundreds of containers without losing your mind. * **Real-World Scaling:** Lessons from the front lines of cloud deployment. **Meet the Expert** We are excited to learn from **Paddy Adallah**, a Cloud Engineer at **AWS** who lives and breathes DevOps. This is your chance to get industry-grade insights from someone building the infrastructure of the future. **Save the Date** * **When:** March 10\, 2026 \| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CAT * **Where:** CMU-Africa, A203 * **Register Today, while tickets last.** Stop manually managing your deployments. Start automating your success. 🚀 #AWS #CloudNative #Docker #Kubernetes #DevOps #CMUAfrica #CloudComputing #TechEvents

Join us for an exclusive hands-on AWS workshop with Veliswa Boya, Senior Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services. This full-day session will introduce you to core cloud concepts and guide you through building and deploying real applications using AWS services. Whether you're new to cloud computing or already exploring backend systems, this workshop is designed to give you practical, real-world experience. Expect live demonstrations, guided labs, architecture insights, and an open conversation about cloud careers and certifications. If you’ve ever wondered how scalable systems are built in the real world, this is your chance to see it and try it yourself.

This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group! * We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook) * ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print**** * Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ ! * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! * Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.

***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 85 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too. **Where the Chip Began (1817)** Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes ‘crisps’ in his bestselling cookbook, “The Cook’s Oracle.” **Chip and Dip Popularity** The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Lipton’s new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!) **[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**—a true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipsters—all find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst! **PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street). **PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.

A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love! MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Join us for pizza and conversation at JT’s Pizza! 🍕 Good slices, good stories, and plenty of laughs around the table. Come hungry, bring your best conversation, and let’s enjoy a relaxed evening with great company. Extra cheese and extra chatter encouraged! 😄

Welcome, readers! Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._** The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖