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Part I introduced the foundations of GitOps and modern deployment workflows. In Part II, we move from concepts into the practical realities of how engineering teams run scalable CI systems using Jenkins. This hands-on session explores the patterns teams adopt when simple pipelines are no longer enough. Topics include: * Multibranch Pipelines * Parallel Stages * Docker Agents * Shared Libraries * Parameterized Pipelines * Manual Approval Gates * Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC) * Smart Notifications Attendees will also experience live demos showing: ✅ Automatic pull request builds ✅ Shared libraries across repositories ✅ Fully upgraded production-style pipelines By the end of the session, participants will understand how to: * Reduce build times * Create reproducible build environments * Scale CI pipelines across multiple projects * Centralize deployment logic * Combine automation with human approval workflows * Treat Jenkins infrastructure as code 📍 Venue: STMB Basement (B-01), Strathmore University 📅 Date: 5th June 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 💻 Bring your laptop for the best experience. Perfect for students interested in DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, and Software Infrastructure.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there. https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee Agenda --- Hosted By James Power, Organizer Pete Gordon, Organizer Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9