Application Development

No slides. No speaker. No agenda. Just developers talking shop over a cold one. This is an informal gathering for engineers, founders, and builders who are deep in the agentic coding trenches — using tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenCode, or rolling their own agent pipelines. Come swap what's actually working, what blew up in production, and what you're excited about right now. We'll be at Barcelona, and the format is simple: show up, grab a drink, and share what you know. Bring a laptop if you want to show something, but it's not required. WhatsApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t) **What we talk about (but not limited to):** \*Agentic coding workflows and tooling * Prompt engineering & context engineering in practice \*Multi-agent architectures and orchestration * AI-native product building \*What's broken in the ecosystem and how you're working around it **Who should come:** Developers, technical founders, and AI engineers who build with (or on top of) LLMs. All levels welcome — senior devs with war stories and curious beginners both make the conversation better. **Format:** Open conversation, round-table style. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.

Join us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

WhatsApp me +34675806272 to confirm your assistance. Para tod@s los principiantes que queréis aprender a jugar beach voley, este es su evento. Enseñaremos paso a paso como se juega, la técnica, las posiciones en el campo y más que todo nos divertiremos. Espero veros pronto. For all the beginners who want to learn to play beach volleyball, this is your event. We will teach step by step how to play, the technique, the positions on the field and most of all we will have fun. I hope to see you soon.

Xerrem en petits grups sobre temes del nostre dia a dia o d'interes comú mentre prenem un cafe o esmorçem. Las consumisions no tenen res a veure amb Vennmón. si voleu més informació envieu un whatsapp al 630991609 (Núria)

L'intercanvi lingüístic es inglès/català-castellà. Els horaris son de 11h à 13h. El cost per sesió es de 4 Euros.

Join us for the very first **Symfony/PHP Barcelona meetup**, bringing together developers passionate about modern PHP and the Symfony framework! **Agenda** 18:00 🏢 Doors open 18:30 👋 Introduction from organizers 18:55 💬 Build Applications that Welcome Change 19:30 🍕Food & Drinks *provided for all attendees* 20:00 💬 Building on top of Symfony AI 20:35 🌐 Networking and socializing You can expect a relaxed evening with engaging talks, friendly faces, and lots of Symfony/PHP chatter. 🎤 **Talks:** * **“Build Applications that Welcome Change”** Alexander M. Turek Software changes. Dependencies evolve. New requirements appear. A Symfony application that can adapt to these shifts without major disruption gains a powerful long-term advantage. This talk explores architectural choices that allow core business logic to remain stable while the surrounding technology continues to evolve, leading to calmer upgrades, safer refactoring, and systems built for the long run. Change is inevitable. Pain doesn’t have to be. * **“Building on top of Symfony AI”** Christopher Hertel In this talk Christopher will explain and demo how you can build AI-powered features in your existing Symfony stack. We will dive into the three main components of the initiative and get to know some best practices on how to use them. Whether you’re an experienced Symfony user, new to PHP frameworks, or just curious about the community, you are welcome! 💚

**🛑 PLEASE NOTE: This is a private, request-only event. Do not show up at the placeholder map location.** ### **What we do** Welcome to **Hackalona** — a weekly co-working and demo session for independent makers, developers, bootstrappers, and digital entrepreneurs. We gather to work alongside like-minded peers - fellow developers and creators who are all building and launching their own independent projects. This isn't a passive networking event, not a marketing pitch, not a hackathon. ### **Is this for you?** **✅ This is a perfect match if:** * You are an indie hacker, developer, or bootstrap founder actively coding your own SaaS, mobile, or web apps. * You are entirely focused on building, launching, and growing your own independent startup/product. **❌ This is NOT for you if:** * You plan to do only freelance client work or tasks for your primary day job during the session. * You are not a coder/developer (we are a highly technical, hands-on building group). * You don't have a specific project yet or haven't decided what you are working on. ### **The Agenda** * **10:30 - 11:30** \- arrival * **11:30** \- Intros \(a little about yourself \+ what you're working on\) * **13:00** \- Lunch \(if you want\) * **17:00** \- Demos \(share what you made today\) * **18:00** \- Drinks / Events ### **How to attend** To keep our unique vibe and maintain a highly productive atmosphere for everyone, we don't publish the exact venue address here. 1. **Go to our website**: hackalona.com and apply to join our main Telegram group. 2. Once approved, you will receive the exact location and details in Telegram. **Coworking space fee:** The venue/coworking space where we meet charges a flat **€10 day-pass fee** for using their space, internet, and facilities. You will pay this directly to the venue.

Join us for the very first **Symfony/PHP Meetup in Barcelona**, bringing together developers passionate about modern PHP and the Symfony framework! **Agenda** 18:00 🏢 Doors open 18:30 👋 Introduction from organizers 18:55 💬 Build Applications that Welcome Change 19:30 🍕Food & Drinks *provided for all attendees* 20:00 💬 Building on top of Symfony AI 20:35 🌐 Networking and socializing You can expect a relaxed evening with engaging talks, friendly faces, and lots of Symfony/PHP chatter. 🎤 **Talks:** * **“Build Applications that Welcome Change”** Alexander M. Turek Software changes. Dependencies evolve. New requirements appear. A Symfony application that can adapt to these shifts without major disruption gains a powerful long-term advantage. This talk explores architectural choices that allow core business logic to remain stable while the surrounding technology continues to evolve, leading to calmer upgrades, safer refactoring, and systems built for the long run. Change is inevitable. Pain doesn’t have to be. * **“Building on top of Symfony AI”** Christopher Hertel In this talk Christopher will explain and demo how you can build AI-powered features in your existing Symfony stack. We will dive into the three main components of the initiative and get to know some best practices on how to use them. Whether you’re an experienced Symfony user, new to PHP frameworks, or just curious about the community, you are welcome! 💚

Nos vemos el 🚨⚠️🚨**VIERNES 26**🚨⚠️🚨 en la **cuarta planta de la Sala d’Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** que se accede por la plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)) Durante la primera parte tendremos grandes charlas que os encantarán: * **Daan Hendriks** ([Daan Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanhendriks/)), Director de Audio en The Chinese Room, vendrá a hablar del Diseño de Audio de [Still Wakes the Deep](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622910/Still_Wakes_the_Deep/) (charla en ingles) * **Elías Lozano** ([Elias Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/elias_lozano_garcia/)) que nos contará sobre el juego donde trabaja como director de arte, [Raiders Rise](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376580/Raiders_Rise/) * **Júlia "Juls" Serra** ([Júlia Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%BAlia-serra-trujillo-12514b264/)) es Programadora especializada en audio, nos hablará de Raycasting Audio, explica cómo implementar herramientas en Unity para hacer el audio más dinámico y realista para el jugador. Si te interesa **dar una charla en el futuro, [¡háznoslo saber](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)**[!](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators) Por último, tendremos un rato para hablar y **tomar algo gracias al patrocinio de IndieDevDay** 🥂 También **recordaros que algunos quedaremos antes del evento** para compartir espacio y co-trabajar juntos en nuestros proyectos. **Si os interesa poneos en contacto y os contamos cómo asistir**. ¡No os lo perdáis! PD: Al día siguiente del evento se envía un email a los asistentes con una invitación a nuestra **comunidad en Discord**. Si has venido al encuentro y no has recibido el email, contacta por privado para enviarte la invitación. **¿Qué es Barcelona Game Creators?** Somos una comunidad donde los creadores de videojuegos y entusiastas por desarrollarlos nos juntamos para conectar, aprender y divertirnos. **¿Por qué deberías apuntarte?** * Participamos creadores apasionados que nos dedicamos a esta industria en diferentes áreas * Nos encanta compartir nuestras ideas y conocimiento además de descubrir nuevas oportunidades * Aprender y conocer con otros miembros **¿Qué haremos?** Quedamos de nuevo para repasar qué tal ha ido el último mes, qué hemos aprendido, dónde nos hemos atascado y qué objetivos tenemos para el próximo mes. Nos presentaremos y luego haremos una ronda de presentaciones para mostrar los proyectos en los que estamos trabajando y compartir nuestras experiencias. Si tienes algún proyecto entre manos es tu momento! Cualquier duda no dudes en contactarme. Recuerda dedicar un momento antes de acudir a nuestros encuentros para leer y aceptar nuestro código de conducta [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), ¡muchas gracias! ¿Y vosotr@s, en qué andáis metid@s? \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- See you on 🚨⚠️🚨**FRIDAY 26th**🚨⚠️🚨 on the fourth floor of the **Sala d'Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** which is accessed by plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)). The first part will feature **the talks above**. If you're **interested in giving a talk in the future, [let us know](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)**! After that **we will have some time to talk and have a drink thanks to the sponsorship of IndieDevDay** 🥂 Finally, we are meeting before the event **to co-work together on our own projects**. If you are interested, get in touch and we will tell you how to attend. Don't miss it! PS: The day after the event, an email is sent to the attendees with an invitation to our **Discord community**. If you came to the meeting and did not receive the email, please contact us privately so we can send you the invitation. **What is Barcelona Game Creators?** We're a community where video game creators and enthusiasts to develop them get together to connect, learn and have fun. **Why should you assist?** * We participate passionate creators who are dedicated to this industry in different fields * We love sharing our ideas and knowledge as well as discovering new opportunities * Learn and meet with other members **What will we do?** We meet again to go over how the last month has been, what we've learned, where we've gotten stuck and what goals we have for the next month. We will introduce ourselves and then we will do a Show&Tell to show the projects we are working on and share our experiences. If you have a project in hand, this is your moment! Any questions do not hesitate to contact me. Remember to take a moment before attending our meetings to read and accept our code of conduct [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), thank you very much! And you, what are you up to?

[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMmycRHCDqT3i1fsS2k3ce) *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* **Just arrived in Barcelona?** Been here a while but still feel new? This is your room. **New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home. Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Your hosts are: **Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and **Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV). Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips. Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out. Best of all, the show is **free to attend**. **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it. \*\*\* **Quick Overview** ⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm 🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona 🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after 🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals ***Important***\*: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the\* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator)*** *to reserve your seats right away.* **Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) and come laugh with us.** FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) as well. *Happy hour after the show where there is a nice moment for everyone to and meet other audience members and some of the comedians!*

⚠️⚠️⚠️ **IMPORTANT – BUILDING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS** ⚠️⚠️⚠️ To enter the Glovo office, we need you to fill out this form **and** sign up here on Meetup: https://event.meetmaps.com/341821285306351385/en/registration 🚫 **Attendees who are NOT on *both* lists will be denied access**. Please fill out the form as soon as you RSVP to avoid issues at the door! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 **LGBT+Tech Barcelona is back with our June Edition, celebrating Pride Month!** Courtesy of the generous support of our sponsor Glovo, you can expect all the usual goodness from this event: pizzas, beers, soft drinks, epic networking, plus two incredible talks from voices within our community that you simply can’t miss. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 We'll have three great speakers, presenting the following: **Finding the road in blurry times** By Sania García **TOKENMAXXING: sobering notes from the trenches** By Jorge Lainfiesta. **Does AI change its ethical standards based on geolocation?** By Francesca Zaccardi 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 **Anyone else?** Working on something interesting that you want to share with the community? Maybe you have launched a new product or want to share something you have learnt recently? Give one of the organisers a nudge and we'll help you to make it happen! Let's celebrate our achievements together. Drop us a line before the meetup or grab us at the event and we'll put a microphone in your hand! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Don’t miss this chance to fuel your brain, fill your belly, and build meaningful connections with Barcelona’s vibrant LGBT+ tech community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Drinks and food will be provided, courtesy of our sponsor Glovo. Massive thanks to them for supporting our community with their venue, food, drinks and hospitality! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 This event will be hosted in English. Here at LGBT+Tech we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. That means everyone is welcome no matter your age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or abilities. We celebrate every member of our amazing LGBTQIA+ community and we ask you to please do the same. If you experience any problems please contact an organiser immediately. And if you have any special needs or requirements, let us know, we are here to help! After the event a few of us will go for some drinks at a nearby bar. Send Glenn a WhatsApp if you can't find us: 653 104 292 As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** ⚓ **ENGLISH below)** **Senderisme pel Cap de Creus més salvatge – diumenge 28 de juny** **El 28 de juny tornem a un dels racons més autèntics i salvatges del Cap de Creus 🌊** Hi ha llocs que no es visiten, es viuen ✨ I la ruta d’avui és d’aquelles que es queden a dins: paisatges intensos, mar infinita i moments memorables. 📍 **Itinerari** Des del preciós poble de Port de la Selva, farem una **ruta circular de 13 km i 400 m de desnivell, endinsant-nos per camins poc freqüentats del Parc Natural del Cap de Creus.** Un itinerari que ens regalarà vistes espectaculars de la badia del Port de la Selva, del litoral nord del Cap de Creus i, mirant cap a França... la Côte Vermeille... ✨ **Moments que fan especial el dia** Paisatges únics i cales amagades d’aigües transparents: Corquell, Fornells, Tamariua… Banys salvatges en plena natura Temps per desconnectar… i reconnectar. **I en tornar… el clàssic que mai falla: gelat al poble 🍦** ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** 🚶‍♂️ **Nivell:** moderat (cal una mínima forma física i ganes de caminar) 💰 **Preu:** 25€ excursió + 16€ transport (pagament directe al conductor) 👉 TOTAL: 41€ Inclou: guia titulat, assegurança i organització 🎁 **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes, 1 gratis 🎒 **Què cal portar** * Calçat amb bona adherència + roba còmoda en capes * Protecció solar * Dinar tipus pícnic + mínim 1,5L d’aigua * Banyador i tovallola * Bastons (opcional) ❌ **Política de cancel·lació** Fins a 48 h abans: devolució (menys 5 € de gestió) o canvi per una altra ruta (6 mesos). Després: no es fan devolucions 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🦀 **CASTELLANO** 🐠 **Senderismo por el Cap de Creus más salvaje – domingo 28 de junio** El 28 de junio volvemos a **uno de los rincones más auténticos y salvajes del Cap de Creus 🌊** Hay lugares que no se visitan, se viven ✨ Y la ruta de hoy es de esas que se quedan dentro: paisajes intensos, mar infinita y momentos memorables. **📍 Itinerario** Desde el **precioso pueblo de Port de la Selva**, realizaremos una **ruta circular de 13 km y 400 m de desnivel, adentrándonos por senderos poco frecuentados del Parque Natural del Cap de Creus**. Un recorrido que nos regalará vistas espectaculares de la bahía de Port de la Selva, del litoral norte del Cap de Creus y, mirando hacia Francia… la Côte Vermeille… **✨ Momentos que hacen especial el día** Paisajes únicos y calas escondidas de aguas transparentes: Corquell, Fornells, Tamariua… Baños salvajes en plena naturaleza Tiempo para desconectar… y reconectar. **Y al volver… el clásico que nunca falla: helado en el pueblo 🍦** **ℹ️ Detalles prácticos:** 🚶‍♂️ Nivel: moderado (se requiere una mínima forma física y ganas de caminar) 💰 Precio: 25€ excursión + 16€ transporte (pago directo al conductor) 👉 TOTAL: 41€ Incluye: guía titulado, seguro y organización 🎁 Tarjeta Nature Connect: cada 10 rutas, ¡1 gratis! **🎒 Qué traer** * Calzado con buena adherencia + ropa cómoda en capas * Protección solar * Picnic + mínimo 1,5L de agua * Bañador y toalla * Bastones (opcional) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏖️ **ENGLISH** 🐋 **Hiking the wildest side of Cap de Creus – Sunday, June 28** On June 28th we’re heading back to **one of the most authentic and wild corners of Cap de Creus 🌊** There are places you don’t just visit, you live them ✨ And today’s route is one of those that stays with you: powerful landscapes, endless sea views and memorable moments. **📍 Itinerary** From **the beautiful village of Port de la Selva**, we’ll follow **a 13 km circular route with 400 m of elevation gain**, along little-frequented paths in the Cap de Creus Natural Park. A route that offers **stunning views over the bay of Port de la Selva, the northern coastline of Cap de Creus and, looking towards France… the Côte Vermeille…** **✨ What makes this day special** Unique landscapes and hidden coves with crystal-clear water: Corquell, Fornells, Tamariua… Wild swims in nature Time to disconnect… and reconnect. **And on the way back… the classic that never fails: ice cream in the village 🍦** ℹ️ **Practical details:** 🚶‍♂️ Level: moderate (a basic level of fitness and willingness to walk is required) 💰 Price: €25 hike + €16 transport (paid directly to the driver) 👉 TOTAL: €41 Includes: certified guide, insurance and organization 🎁 Nature Connect Card: every 10 hikes, 1 free 🎒 What to bring * Good grip footwear + comfortable layered clothing * Sun protection * Picnic + at least 1.5L of water * Swimsuit and towel * Poles (optional) 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)** 💦

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/ **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well. We are thrilled to bring our fourth BrowserStack QA Meetup on Thursday, July 9th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **Two Roads Diverged in a Wood: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes** by **[Doug Reeder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdouglasreeder/)** **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** July 9, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** Docker Compose and Kubernetes are two of the most popular tools for running containerized applications. Their feature lists are similar. Architects and senior developers need to know how their different paradigms lead to unexpectedly different experiences in production.