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Product Tank BCN đĽ Build with AI: The Lovable Hackathon
ProductTank Barcelona community!
TLDR; **bring your laptop!**
Ready to build something amazing without writing a single line of code? Join us for an AI-powered hackathon where youâll create an app using **Lovable** â the no-code platform that turns plain prompts into real products. This is a hands-on excuse to meet other product people, experiment with AI, and see what happens when you build in small groups.
How it works:
* Weâll form small AI building groups â no need to come with a team.
* Each group will collaborate to build an app and share it at the end - **laptop required, one per team**.
* The product brief will be revealed at the start â no prep required!
* All Lovable credits are covered â no fees involved.
* No coding or AI experience needed. This is beginner-friendly and product-minded.
Since spots are limited, please RSVP **only if youâre sure you can commit**. In particular, if youâve volunteered to bring a laptop, weâre counting on you.
This will be an interactive, high-energy event â not a sit-down lecture.
**Location:** eDreams ODIGEO, Barcelona
**Time:** Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 6:45 PM
Donât forget to bring a valid ID to enter the venue.
Expected agenda:
* **6:30pm - Open door**
* **6:45pm - 7:00pm â Welcome + Hackathon brief**
* **7:00pm - 7:45pm â Team pairings + Build time**
* **7:45pm - 8:00pm â Finalist demo, voting and prizes**
* **8:00pm onwards â Pizza & Drinks for networking**
Come for the build. Stay for the people.
This is networking, just with a bit of AI chaos in between.â¨
Hack & Tell: Spec Driven Development with AI & Building a Personal OS
Hey peeps!
Join us for an evening Hack & Tell with Alvaro Moya and Nick Zervoudis at [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) in Poblenou - two focused, practical talks plus plenty of time to meet other AI engineers and founders!
Alvaro will show his approach to getting coding agents produce the results we want at high quality with a standardized approach, while Nick will share how he built an OS that evolves around his needs with a combination of AI models and modern knowledge bases.
**Agenda**
18:30 â Doors open & arrivals
19:00 â Talk 1: Alvaro Moya, Talk 2: Nick Zervoudis
20:30 â Open networking at Ovella Negra
**Location**
[Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28)
[Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9-11, 08005 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28)
6th floor
**Cost:** Free (RSVP required)
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**Speaker 1: [Alvaro Moya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarormoya/) \- Spec Driven Development with AI**
AI can generate large amounts of code, but without clear specifications it still produces fragile and inconsistent results, and the real difference between fast output and reliable features lies in how the problem is defined. This talk introduces Spec-Driven Development with AI, a new paradigm that accelerates the whole development workflow, from vague ideas to production-ready code, all while increasing quality.
**Speaker 2: [Nick Zervoudis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzervoudis/) \- Building a Personal OS That Thinks the Way I Do**
Nick is building a personal operating system using Claude Code, Wispr Flow, and Obsidian - processing all his voice notes, meeting transcripts, articles, and ideas to scale his consultancy. It all runs under a single repo built off plain markdown files.
See you soon!
ReactJS Barcelona - February 2026
You thought we would skip February? NO! We're back, baby! February Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event.
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**18:30: Welcome**
Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives!
**18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan and Giorgio Polvara from Perk**
**19:00 The 2600⏠Mistake: How we saved 90% on Cloud Costs by breaking the SSR Myth**
Speaker: [Danilo Velasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAXUQZYBfPgAdfwWiNG72HHc5rtHIS9pAWY), Staff Web Platform Engineer and Consultant
When our Astro/React migration reached 8,000 RPS, 100 pods couldn't prevent the crash loops. Discover how mastering Node.js internalsâCluster API, file descriptors, and strict timeoutsâslashed our bill from 2,850⏠to 250⏠while handling 1.6B monthly views. A war story about why "frontend-only" thinking fails on the server.
**19:25 400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical.**
Speaker: [Anemari Fiser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAsj0FIBwsd5kRTr2_wWLQKe-vFNZDCtNlE)\, OâReilly Author \| Engineering Leader
After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, itâs rarely a technical gap.
In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment, and why âgetting better technicallyâ almost never fixes them.
Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward.
**19:50: Drinks and networking!**
Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/)
And please help us spread the news and grow the community:
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**Sponsors:**
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Python Meetup February: Valentine's day is over, come to the meetup.
For this month's Meetup, we are partnering with **bsport** to offer two sessions about: **Faststream** and **Implementing guidelines and good practices with AI and semgrep.**
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Schedule:
* 18:00: Welcome
* ď¸ 18:30: Talks
* **&** 19:45: Networking, food and drinks!
* 21:00: Bye!
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* âĄď¸ **What:** Faststream: A Modern Wrapper for Publisher/Consumer Implementations
* **Who**: Felix Morillas Navas
* âą **Duration**: 30 minutes
* **Language**: English
* **Abstract**: Design a structured project implementation with comprehensive tests and scalability features for a larger application using a simple wrapper pattern.
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* âĄď¸ **What:** Implementing guidelines and good practices with AI and semgrep
* **Who**: Adam Fourure
* âą **Duration**: 30 minutes
* **Language**: English
* **Abstract**: Adam will present how to enforce good practices and guidelines in your development workflow via modern tooling.
We will explore three ways to do static analysis :
* at code level via deterministic linters (notably via semgrep)
* integrate your own custom business rules on top of the usual tools (ruff, mypy, etc.)
* at review level via a fine-tuned AI code-reviewer (also integrated in modern IDE)
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âĄď¸ Location:
[Passatge de Tasso, 8, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEGUkzFzoHtsP33D6)
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âĄď¸ Access Control
* The security access control requires an **attendee list** (full name) and a **means of identification** (DNI, NIE, passport)
* â ď¸ Make sure you register for the event with your **full name** and **ID**. Otherwise, you will be REMOVED from the attendance list.
* Youâll be asked to provide that ID to access the building.
* People under 18 years old shall be accompanied by a legal guardian
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âĄď¸ Only register if you can attend!
* There are limited seats, so please be responsible when signing up
* If you can't make it, please free up your seat, so someone else can attend. We keep a list with repeated offenders!
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âĄď¸ More at https://pybcn.org:
* We want talk proposals! [Send yours](https://pybcn.org/pybcn_association/propose-a-talk/)
* Want to [publish a job offer](https://pybcn.org/job-offers)?
* Follow [@PyBCN](https://twitter.com/pybcn), [@PyBCN in BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/pybcn.org) for pictures, slides, videos and more
How Data and AI Drive Product Impact: Lessons from Preply
Data and AI only matter when they drive and inform real product decisions that improve learnersâ and tutorsâ experience. At [Preply,](https://preply.com/en/about-us) we use data, rigorous experimentation, careful and scientific measurement, and applied AI to understand what works, where it works, and why.
In this meetup, Preplyâs data and AI team members will share concrete case studies from systems running in production, focusing on impact measurement, AI-driven marketplace decisions, and machine learning applied to real learning interactions.
You will also have the chance to meet with Preplyâs recruitment team to understand open roles in our growing data squad, and learn about which role is the best fit for you
**Agenda:**
**18:30-19:00** Arrival and Networking
**19:00-19:05** Introduction, Ana Peleteiro Ramallo (VP of Data and Applied AI)
**19:05-19:25** - **Preply Lens: Building AI Systems to Understand Learning**, Aditya Joshi (Senior Data Scientist)
**19:25-19:50** - **Measuring Product Impact**, Jonny Adams (Staff Data Scientist) & Frieder KropfhäuĂer (Staff Data Scientist)
**20:00-20:20** - **How AI Improves Preplyâs Marketplace,** Jacek Wasilewski (Principal Applied AI Scientist)
**20:20-21:00** \- Drinks and Networking
**Who should attend:**
This meetup is designed for data and AI professionals, especially those with hands-on experience in industry delivering products.
*After the talks, weâll leave time for questions and open discussion, followed by informal networking with the speakers and other attendees Weâre looking forward to meeting you. Bring your questions, your opinions, and your healthy skepticism â the discussion is very much part of the meetup.*
Transforming scientific literature into discovery
At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup, organized in collaboration with Sony AI, on **Wednesday, February 25th.**
ď¸*Transforming scientific literature into discovery at Sony AI*
The speaker will be **[Miquel Ferrer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/miquel-ferrer-5a97651/)** (ML/AI Engineer at Sony AI).
**SUMMARY**
In this talk we will gain insight into how **AI can act as a bridge across domains**, transforming the overwhelming scale of modern research into a **proactive engine for discovery**.
In an era where **thousands of papers are published daily**, even the most specialized experts struggle to stay afloat. However, the sheer volume of global research represents more than a management challengeâit is a **massive, untapped resource for discovery**.
In this session, we will explore how **AI can transform the vast body of scientific literature** into an **interconnected system of concepts and entities**. Moving beyond simple search and efficiency, we discuss how modeling the **evolution of knowledge** enables us to uncover **âscientifically plausible linksâ**â**hidden connections across domains**, such as **biology and medicine**, that are supported by data but **have not yet been articulated in print**.
By leveraging AI to **bridge these silos**, we can move from **managing what is known** to **predicting the next frontier of scientific breakthroughs**.
**This event is for you if youâre in:** AI/ML, Data & Analytics, NLP/LLMs, Knowledge Graphs/Ontologies, Search/IR, MLOps, or Data Engineering and want to turn research into actionable discovery.
With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food and drinks .**
** Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below.
**WHEN:** Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM
**WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ DiputaciĂł, 280, Bajos 2ÂŞ, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317)
**LANGUAGE:** English
**Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers.
*InnoIT Consulting, Sony AI*
For Designers, Researchers Networking Event
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.
Application Development Events This Week
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LeadDev Barcelona Meetup
**LeadDev Barcelona Meetup #5 â Empowering Engineering Leadership**
Weâre back for another edition of **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup**, tailored specifically for **tech leads, engineering managers**, and **engineering leaders** looking to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry.
This event is all about **leading teams, driving engineering excellence**, and exploring strategies that can help you **scale your leadership impact**. With inspiring talks from top professionals and ample networking opportunities, this is the perfect environment for learning, sharing insights, and forging connections with peers.
**What can you expect?**
* **Actionable leadership insights** on scaling engineering teams and improving productivity
* **Networking with fellow tech leads, engineering managers**, and senior engineers
* **Delicious refreshments and snacks**, courtesy of our sponsor, Manychat
**Date:** 26th of Februrary 2026
â° **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00
**Location:** [Manychat's Barcelona Office (Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, Eixample, 08037)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GaVtstraiSM5fHo7)
**Agenda:**
18:00 â Arrival, networking, and refreshments
18:20 â Welcome from the hosts
18:30 â Welcome from the sponsor
18:35 â **How to Speed Up a Development Team** \- Anton Zhukov\, Engineering Manager at Manychat
*When deadlines tighten and expectations keep rising, speeding up the team feels like the most obvious solution. I will show which points in the development process are usually used to accelerate teams and why they tend to deliver quick results.*
19:00 - **400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical** \- Anemari Fiser \- Tech Lead trainer
*After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, itâs rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment and why âgetting better technicallyâ almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward.*
19:25 â Closing remarks
19:30 â Networking with Food & Drinks
21:00 â Close
Spaces are limited â **RSVP to secure your spot** and join a community of engineering leaders who are shaping the future of tech!
Whether you're an established engineering manager or stepping into a leadership role, **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup** will give you the tools, insights, and connections to level up your career and make a lasting impact on your teams.
If you need further information or have any questions, donât hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@leaddev.com.
Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community.
We canât wait to see you there! And don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups in the following months.
Thank you to our Barcelona Meetup partner Manychat!
Automatitza i viu millor: processos que estalvien temps
Descobreix com automatitzar tasques repetitives relacionades amb la teva web o negoci. Veurem eines i exemples reals per connectar aplicacions, programar accions i guanyar temps i eficiència.
A cĂ rrec de Toni Estirado.
Organitza: WPGranollers
â° Horario:
* 18:30 Bienvenida / PresentaciĂłn
* 18:35 Charla
* 19:15 Preguntas
* 19:30 Networking
* 20:00 Cierre
â¤ď¸ Col¡labora:
â Biblioteca Roca Umbert: http://rocaumbert.com/biblioteca/
Product Design & AI Networking Event
**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)
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Women in Tech: Meetup
The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works.
Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; itâs an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward.
**Why Attend?**
* **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether youâre a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network.
* **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing.
* **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech.
Donât miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Letâs build a stronger tech community together!
WhatsApp:
Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)
Application Development Events Near You
Connect with your local Application Development community
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
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**
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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!
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**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**
*Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation*
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, weâll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifactsâliving documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
Youâll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. Weâll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, weâll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isnât)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether youâre building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.
**YouTube Link**
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Christians in Tech - Meetup #30 @ Improving
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 growthâboth 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)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSâs innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiroâs core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiroâs agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect â Associate, AWS Certified Developer â Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**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
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global inâperson community event series running **March 15 â April 30**!
Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, highâquality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub.
* GitHub Copilot in VS Code
* GitHub Copilot CLI
⌠and more!
* **Intro Talk (30â45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development
* **Local Community Talk (30â45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)**
* **Handsâon Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!***
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
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**
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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!


























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