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**Tips and practical aspects to become a 100× developer with Dark Factory and Compound Engineering** A one-hour session on the Pier07 terrace — practical tips on Dark Factory and Compound Engineering, the evening before the full workshop. **What this session is** We are planning a focused, hands-on Schwartz edition for a small group. Before we lock the format, we need to know who is interested — please spread the word within your team and tell us if you would like to join. Practical tips on becoming a 100× developer with agentic workflows Dark Factory and Compound Engineering — what works in real teams Dark Factory & Compound Engineering Two ideas behind this session — in plain terms. **Dark Factory** Agents run the software lifecycle behind deterministic gates — specs, builds, tests, and review loops — while you steer intent, rules, and verification instead of every line of code. **Compound Engineering** Each cycle makes the next one easier: you capture learnings in instruction files, evaluators, and gates so the system gets measurably smarter — not more chaotic — every time agents run. **more details at:** [https://easyspecs.ai/labs/dark-factory-terrace-session-barcelona ](https://easyspecs.ai/labs/dark-factory-terrace-session-barcelona )

IMPORTANT: Venue change this month! We will be in **Permaculture Barcelona Hub** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/nAKSCx1YvDtjYKGp8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nAKSCx1YvDtjYKGp8) Carrer de Zamora, 91-95, 4 - 3, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona The workshop itself is free, but consumption at the venue is compulsory. You can purchase a ticket for: snack table 4€/ refillable 0% drink bar\* €3/ or both for €6. \*You can bring your own cup or borrow one of ours and return at the end. Tapa Talks is put together by a team of volunteers at association ESA Logika. We put a lot of effort into designing these events to provide access to free education and idea-sharing space. We appreciate your support by consuming something at the venue, as this enables us to keep hosting these events for Barcelona's community. This event also includes a 🌱**Swap Shop**🌱: To encourage circular economy - **Bring your pre-loved items** like a book, a mug, or a painting with you and give your items an opportunity **to find a new home.** They will be laid out on a table during the mid-event break for everyone to see and pick! (No clothing please, but accessories are more than welcome) What a great way to reduce waste! This month, we will unpack the terms '**Cleantech', 'Greentech'** and '**Climate tech**', discuss what they represent, how much money goes into developing such technologies, why governments and businesses want to show you that they have a stamp of approval, and why the climate change challenge remains unresolved, despite all the tech out there. We'll also discuss what type of cleantech solutions you should be aware of in Spain, particularly in Barcelona, so you can be well-informed when engaging our political actors. Our speaker, **Alexander Crutchfield** is a researcher and journalist focused on climate, energy, and sustainability. His work spans investigative reporting, policy research, and strategic analysis for public and private outlets such as The Energy Pioneer, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Spanish Royal Institute of European Studies, etc. *The talk will begin at 19:00 sharp, please aim to arrive at 18:45 to have time to check-in at the entrance and grab your consumption ticket* 😊 **Permaculture Barcelona Hub** will host a wonderful Sant Joan Afterparty, which starts at 21:30. Stay to enjoy a delicious "Syrizuela" fusion cuisine dinner from the Hub catering crew: Abbas and Made, whose solidarity-based culinary project represents the culture of Syria and Venezuela. Ecological drinks such as Km0 organic beer will be served. You will also get a great view of the fireworks and enjoy an alternative way to celebrate Sant Joan…you won’t be on the beach but great music and vibes will be provided! More info about the St. Joan Dinner & Afterparty: [https://luma.com/1v6igebt ](https://luma.com/1v6igebt) Disclaimer: We take photos at Tapa Talks and record the conversation for follow up material distribution with the participants and use some selected photos on our social media pages. We don't sell or give direct access to these materials to any outside parties. However, if you do NOT want to be in the photos / or have your voice recorded, you need to let us know either before the event by email: hola@esalogika.com or tell us at the venue during check in. Unless you tell us otherwise, by registering you AGREE to let us take photos and voice recordings. AGENDA: **18.45-19:00** Registration, pick your seat! (cushion/chair/ sofa) **19.00-19:10** Welcome from ESAlogika **19:10-19:30** Talk part 1 **19:30-19:50** Group Game + award Break & **Swap Shop!** **20:10-20:40** Talk part 2 **20:40-20:55** Interactive Q&A **20.55-21:15** Closing remarks, free networking **🌱** **21:30** Dinner and afterparty! **IMPORTANT:** Please RSVP here. We will close registration when we reach full capacity. If you already registered but can't attend, please either change your RSVP here or inform us via email (hola@esalogika.com) so we can add people from the waiting list. Thank you for being considerate 😊

L'intercanvi lingüístic es d'Italià/català - castellà Els horaris son de 11h à 13h Le prix es de 4 Euros.

L'échange linguistique est d'espagnol/catalan-français Les horaires sont de 11h à 13h (flexibilité pour le début et la fin des échanges) Le prix du billet est de 4 Euros.

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.

🔥 PACKS EN GRUPO (máx. 8 personas) Validez: mes en curso • Beach Start – Clase suelta → 15€ • Beach Flow – 4 clases/mes → 50€ • Beach Upgrade – 8 clases/mes → 70€ • Beach Unlimited – Ilimitado → 120€ ⸻ ⚡ GRUPOS REDUCIDOS (2–4 personas) Más intensidad, más progreso •. Pro Beach Squad – 4 clases → 100€ (por persona) ⸻ 💎 ENTRENAMIENTO PERSONAL Evolución rápida y enfoque total •. Elite Performance 1:1 – 4 clases → 120€ 📅 Validez: 2 meses Pagos: Bizum, transferencia o efectivo ⚽️ ***FUTEVOLEI*** 🇧🇷 Es una disciplina que nació en Brasil y que hoy en día se ha expandido por todo el mundo, destacando por su dinamismo, técnica y estilo espectacular. Más allá de eso, el futevóley es creatividad, coordinación y conexión. Las clases son dinámicas, divertidas y adaptadas para que cualquier persona, incluso sin experiencia, pueda empezar desde cero. ⚽ **Técnicas fundamentales** Para jugar bien al futevóley, hay varias técnicas básicas que se deben dominar: • **Control con el pie**: Es la base del juego, permite recibir y dirigir el balón con precisión. • **Toque de pecho**: Muy importante para amortiguar balones y preparar jugadas. • **Cabeceo**: Clave tanto en defensa como en ataque, especialmente cerca de la red. • **Control con muslo**: Ayuda a mantener el balón en juego en situaciones difíciles. • **Remate** (ataque): Movimientos acrobáticos como la chilena o la bicicleta son característicos del deporte. • **Colocación**: El segundo toque que prepara el ataque, requiere precisión y visión de juego. ⸻ 🏖️ **Clases para principiantes** En el nivel principiante, el enfoque está en: • Aprender el control básico del balón • Mejorar la coordinación y equilibrio • Entender las reglas del juego • Disfrutar del proceso sin presión 🔥 **Nivel intermedio** En este nivel, los jugadores ya tienen una base y empiezan a: • Mejorar la precisión en los toques • Trabajar la comunicación en equipo • Introducir tácticas básicas de juego • Desarrollar mejores colocaciones y ataques Aquí ya se empieza a jugar con más ritmo y estrategia🔥 💪 **Nivel avanzado** Para los jugadores avanzados, el entrenamiento es más exigente: •. Perfeccionamiento técnico en cada gesto •. Trabajo táctico avanzado y lectura del juego •. Entrenamientos físicos específicos en arena •. Ejecución de remates complejos y jugadas espectaculares El objetivo es competir, mejorar el rendimiento y llevar el nivel al máximo. ⚽ ¿Qué haremos en las sesiones? Nuestras sesiones están diseñadas para todos los niveles e incluyen: • Calentamiento y activación en la arena • Ejercicios técnicos (control, pase, ataque) • Juegos y dinámicas en grupo • Partidos adaptados al nivel de los participantes Siempre en un ambiente positivo, con música, energía y buen rollo 🤙 📊 Niveles •**PRINCIPIANTES** : Ideal si nunca has jugado. Aprenderás desde cero, sin presión. • **INTERMEDIOS** : Para quienes ya controlan el balón y quieren mejorar técnica y juego en equipo. • **AVANZADOS** : Entrenamientos más intensos, técnica refinada y partidos competitivos. 🌍 ¿Por qué unirte? • Mejoras tu forma física en la arena • Aprendes un deporte espectacular • Conoces gente con la misma energía • Disfrutas de la playa de una forma diferente 📍 Ubicación: Playa Nova Icaria (De Abril a octubre) 🕒 **HORARIOS** : De Lunes a viernes (varios grupos) Los fines de semana (Puntualmente organizamos redes para diversión) interesados bajo consulta por WhatsApp. ⸻ ⸻ 🚀 **PLAZAS LIMITADAS** – RESERVA YA 📲 WhatsApp: +34 627 710 627 (Flávio 🇧🇷) **INSTAGRAM:** https://instagram.com/futevoleisports

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🎲🎲NEW SUBGRUPO JUEGOS de Mesa/BOARD GAMES: PARTIDA al MONOPOLY y otros juegos. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT JUEGOS DE MESA DONDE IR, DÍA, HORA, COMO ENCONTRARNOS Y COMENTAMOS LOS JUEGOS QUE VAMOS A TRAER. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

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?

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.

[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!*

**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)

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.