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Code Diversity × TigerBaby: Clay & Connection [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]

Sat, Mar 14 · 11:00 AM EDT

Creeds Coffee Bar, 450 Dupont Street,, Toronto, ON, CA

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/wzaj4vzy

​**$90 · TAX INCLUDED — LUMA RSVP + PAYMENT REQUIRED TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT**
To reserve your spot, please e-transfer $90 to
📧 techtankto@gmail.com
​Registration is confirmed only once payment is received.
Please include your full name + “Code Diversity Clay & Connection” in the transfer note.
​Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis.

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​This winter, we’re doing something a little different.
​For International Women’s Day, join CodeDiversity × TigerBaby for a cozy, hands-on pottery + coffee social designed for women and non-binary folks in tech who want to connect, slow down, and have some fun.
​Instead of our usual discussion-based meetup, this event is intentionally low-pressure and creative — a chance to step away from screens, work with your hands, and spend time in good company.
​We’ll spend the afternoon:

• ​sharing coffee and conversation
• ​getting our hands dirty with clay (no experience needed)
• ​escaping winter isolation in a warm, welcoming space
• ​making new connections — without networking pressure

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​🧱 What’s Included
​Your $90 (tax included) covers:

• ​A guided pottery workshop led by TigerBaby
• ​All materials
• ​Firing of your finished piece

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​🕰 Schedule
​11:00 – 11:30
Welcome + mingle — grab something to eat or drink
​11:30 – 1:30
Pottery workshop
​1:30 – 2:00
Clean-up + wrap-up
​📍 Creeds Coffee Shop

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​TigerBaby Coffee & Clay is a Toronto-based creative brand rooted in slowing down, working with your hands, and finding joy in everyday rituals. Founded by siblings Sarah—a ceramics artist—and Thomas—a self-proclaimed specialty coffee nerd—TigerBaby brings together craft, care, and community.

​In this hands-on pottery class, you’ll create your own ceramic mug from start to finish using hand-building techniques. This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed to feel calm, welcoming, and unhurried. You’ll be guided through shaping, attaching a handle, and refining your form, with plenty of time to explore the process and make the mug your own.

Quick reminders:

• ​This event is intended for women & non-binary folks
• ​No prior pottery experience required
• ​Attendance is confirmed only after e-transfer is received
• ​Please make sure your RSVP name matches your e-transfer name

​If you’re craving connection, creativity, and a softer way to mark International Women’s Day, we’d love to have you join us!

Important Notes for RSVPs We’re introducing a few questions when you RSVP to help us manage space and ensure an inclusive environment:
​​This is a space created to support people who are underrepresented in tech. We ask cisgender men (men who were assigned male at birth and identify as male) to respect this and not attend.

​​Photography & Video Disclaimer: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer upon arrival.

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Let’s continue fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech—this month and beyond!

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Code Diversity Monthly Coffee Chats [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]

Sat, Apr 11 · 11:00 AM EDT

Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON, CA

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/cye39lls

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive coffee meetup where women and non-binary folks in tech can connect, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting.

April Topic: TBD

Whether you're an industry veteran or just getting started, everyone is welcome!

FREE ENTRY – However, please support the café by purchasing a drink or snack while attending.

Location: Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Schedule:
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM → Arrive, grab a drink/snack, socialize
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM → Group discussion, paired chats & activities

Important Notes for RSVPs
We’re introducing a few questions when you RSVP to help us manage space and ensure an inclusive environment:

This is a space created to support people who are underrepresented in tech. We ask cisgender men (men who were assigned male at birth and identify as male) to respect this and not attend.

To manage limited space, we track no-shows for all Code Diversity events. If you RSVP and miss two events, you’ll be waitlisted for future events. Please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t attend.

Photography & Video Disclaimer: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer upon arrival.

Organized by TechTank
Let’s continue fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech—this month and beyond!

Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions:
https://linktr.ee/techtankto

CI Optimization: Built-In Flags You're Probably Not Using [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]

Mon, Apr 13 · 6:30 PM EDT

BrainStation Toronto 482 Front Street W 2nd Floor, 482 Front Street W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, CA

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/7h4g008b

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Long CI times slowing down your development workflow?

Many teams assume improving CI performance requires new infrastructure, expensive tools, or major changes to their workflow.
But in many cases, the tools you're already using include built-in flags that can significantly reduce CI time — they're just often overlooked.
In this talk, Emily Xiong (Software Developer @ StackAdapt) will share how small configuration changes in common JavaScript tooling can lead to meaningful CI speedups, faster feedback loops, and a better developer experience.

The core idea is simple: you can often reduce CI time significantly without adding new infrastructure, SaaS, or complex changes.
Most JavaScript tooling already includes flags for caching, concurrency, and smarter execution. The real challenge isn't availability — it's awareness and correct setup in CI environments.
Emily will walk through practical examples using tools many teams already rely on, including:

• ESLint
• Jest
• Playwright
• Next.js

If you work on large codebases, monorepos, or pipelines that take longer than you'd like, this talk will show how small adjustments to existing tooling can make a big difference.

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## About the Speaker

Emily Xiong is a software engineer with 10+ years of experience building and scaling products in enterprise environments. She's experienced the industry’s ups and downs (including layoffs), which has shaped her resilience and focus on continuous growth.
Emily is particularly passionate about developer experience, tackling challenges like large monorepos and long CI times. She stays closely tuned to developments in AI, both excited and a little cautious about where the industry is heading, and she enjoys blogging to explore ideas and share what she's learning.

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## Important Notes for RSVPs

RSVP Commitment
​If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. No-shows may affect your ability to attend future TechTank events. ​​
Photography & Video Disclaimer ​
By attending, you acknowledge that photos and/or videos may be taken and used for future promotional content. If you’d prefer not to be included, please inform the TechTank organizers when you arrive. ​​

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## Event Sponsor

This event is sponsored by BrainStation.
BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Founded in 2012, BrainStation has certified over 35,000 professionals and worked with some of the largest companies in the world through cutting-edge digital skills training delivered online and in person from campuses in New York, London, and Toronto.


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## About TechTank

TechTank is a Toronto tech community bringing developers, designers, and builders together through talks, workshops, and community events.
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Code Diversity Monthly Coffee Chats [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM EDT

Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON, CA

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/3ea6eq1s

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive coffee meetup where women and non-binary folks in tech can connect, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting.

May Topic: TBD

Whether you're an industry veteran or just getting started, everyone is welcome!

FREE ENTRY – However, please support the café by purchasing a drink or snack while attending.

Location: Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Schedule:
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM → Arrive, grab a drink/snack, socialize
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM → Group discussion, paired chats & activities

Important Notes for RSVPs
We’re introducing a few questions when you RSVP to help us manage space and ensure an inclusive environment:

This is a space created to support people who are underrepresented in tech. We ask cisgender men (men who were assigned male at birth and identify as male) to respect this and not attend.

To manage limited space, we track no-shows for all Code Diversity events. If you RSVP and miss two events, you’ll be waitlisted for future events. Please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t attend.

Photography & Video Disclaimer: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer upon arrival.

Organized by TechTank
Let’s continue fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech—this month and beyond!

Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions:
https://linktr.ee/techtankto