Code Camps

🎉 **We are repeating our First Event!** We're thrilled to announce that we will repeat the our first Claude Code Barcelona meetup! There were too many people on the waiting list, so we decided repeat it. 📅 April 22th \| Doors open at 6:00 PM\, kick off at 6:15 PM 📍 **[Codurance](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b81e1b9584c528ab&sxsrf=ANbL-n7MpukpQr_6sfikIQqLIzoOVYrOxg:1776320685013&q=Codurance&si=AL3DRZGNtcdgKOqVhotcr-UG2kkYpwR2WO4qu3O00NmpwBmLnXi7y0GyPSADoBUtPRhv06cajx7_r6iMd1DRZfljen5W1KATcWl80q6B5FKtteYhjjWnc60%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1b-b3vGTAxWYUqQEHWarITEQ_coHegQINBAB)** — Carrer de Pallars 99, 4th floor, room 41, 08018 Barcelona A huge thank you to **Helena Abellán**, **Jose Enrique Rodriguez Huerta**, and their company for hosting us, thank you for responding and being organising this in a short notice 🙌 **Agenda** ➡️ 6:00 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:15 PM — Host company presentation 🚀 6:25 PM — Community kick off 🎤 6:40 PM — *Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,* by Benjamin Tarenne (in English) 🎤 7:20 PM — *AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS,* by Maite Malavia (in Spanish) 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking *** **🎙️Talks** **Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,** AI coding assistants are powerful — but like a genie, they do exactly what you ask, not what you mean. In this talk I share what I've learned from 6 months using Claude Code in real projects: the failure modes nobody talks about (context collapse, token-burning spirals, silent over-reliance), my actual setup and CLAUDE.md, and the principles I now live by. *Benjamin Tarenne, Senior Full Stack Software Engineer building products for Allianz and Claude Code Barcelona community co-organizer.* **AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS** From "AI is going to replace all devs", "AI already thinks" and "AI learns from your chats", to "with a RAG, AI will never hallucinate again" or "APIs are dead, long live MCPs", in this talk we'll do something highly disruptive in the tech industry: revisit some AI basic concepts. We'll go through some of the most persistent myths about artificial intelligence with no doomsaying, no hype, a hint of embarrassment in some cases, and something very old school but effective: evidence. Warning - You might leave with fewer certainties than you came in with. That's exactly the point. *Maite Malavia, Solutions Architect & AI Consultant partner at Zenital and Claude Code Barcelona community co-organizer.* *** **What to expect** This community is being built around solid engineering practices, not vibe coding. We want to explore what it really means to do agentic coding well, and how Claude Code fits into a professional engineering workflow. We have prepared some content around the basics of agentic coding and AI to get the conversation started, but we'd love to hear from you too! 👉 **Interested in presenting something?** If you have a topic, use case, or experience related to Claude Code and engineering practices, we'd love to have you on stage. Drop a comment below or reach out directly! ⚠️ **Spots are limited to 60 people**. We recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can release your seat. Don't miss it! 🎉 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎉 **¡Repetimos nuestro primer evento!** Como mucha gente se quedó en lista de espera para el primer evento, el kick.off del meetup Claude Code Barcelona, hemos encontrado venue para repetirlo el próximo miércoles 22 de abril. 📅 22 de Abril \| Apertura de puertas a las 6:00 PM\, kick off a las 6:15 PM 📍 **[Codurance](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b81e1b9584c528ab&sxsrf=ANbL-n7MpukpQr_6sfikIQqLIzoOVYrOxg:1776320685013&q=Codurance&si=AL3DRZGNtcdgKOqVhotcr-UG2kkYpwR2WO4qu3O00NmpwBmLnXi7y0GyPSADoBUtPRhv06cajx7_r6iMd1DRZfljen5W1KATcWl80q6B5FKtteYhjjWnc60%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1b-b3vGTAxWYUqQEHWarITEQ_coHegQINBAB)** — Carrer de Pallars 99, 4º piso, oficina 41, 08018 Barcelona Muchas gracias a **Helena Abellán**, **Jose Enrique Rodriguez Huerta** y a **Codurance** por acogernos y organizarlo todo con tan poco tiempo de antelación!🙌 **Agenda:** ➡️ 6:00 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:15 PM — Presentación de nuestro anfitrión 🚀 6:25 PM — Presentación de la comunidad 🎤 6:40 PM — *Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,* con Benjamin Tarenne 🎤 7:20 PM — *AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS,* con Maite Malavia 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking *** 🎙️ **Charlas** **Domando al genio: lo que 6 meses con Claude Code me han enseñado sobre los agentes de programación** Los asistentes de programación con IA son potentes — pero, como un genio, hacen exactamente lo que les pides, no lo que realmente quieres decir. En esta charla comparto lo que he aprendido tras 6 meses usando Claude Code en proyectos reales: los modos de fallo de los que nadie habla (colapso de contexto, espirales de consumo de tokens, dependencia silenciosa), mi configuración real y mi CLAUDE.md, y los principios por los que ahora me guío. ***Benjamin Tarenne***\*, Senior Full Stack Software Engineer desarrollando productos para Allianz y coorganizador de la comunidad Claude Code Barcelona.\* *** **Cazadores de mitos de la IA: desmontando el “humo” de LinkedIn** Desde “la IA va a reemplazar a todos los desarrolladores”, “la IA ya piensa” o “la IA aprende de tus chats”, hasta “con un RAG la IA dejará de alucinar” o “las APIs han muerto, larga vida a los MCPs”, en esta charla haremos algo altamente disruptivo en la industria tecnológica: revisar algunos conceptos básicos de la IA. Recorreremos algunos de los mitos más persistentes sobre la inteligencia artificial sin catastrofismo, sin hype, con un toque de VA en algunos casos y algo muy old school pero efectivo: evidencia. ⚠️ Advertencia: puede que salgas con menos certezas de las que tenías al entrar. Ese es precisamente el objetivo. ***Maite Malavia***\*, Solutions Architect & AI Consultant partner en Zenital y coorganizadora de la comunidad Claude Code Barcelona.\* *** **¿Qué esperamos?** Esta comunidad quiere construirse alrededor de buenas prácticas de ingeniería, no del vibe coding. Queremos explorar qué significa realmente hacer agentic coding bien, y cómo Claude Code encaja en un flujo de trabajo de ingeniería profesional. Hemos preparado contenido sobre los fundamentos del agentic coding y la IA para arrancar la conversación. ¡Pero nos encantaría contar también contigo! 👉 **¿Te interesa presentar algo?** Si tienes un tema, caso de uso o experiencia relacionada con Claude Code y buenas prácticas de ingeniería, ¡nos encantaría tenerte como ponente! Deja un comentario abajo o contáctanos directamente. ⚠️ **El aforo es de 60 plazas.** Te recomendamos reservar la tuya cuanto antes. Si finalmente no puedes asistir, por favor avísanos con antelación para liberar tu plaza. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉

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; it’s 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 you’re 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. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

Welcome to Barcelona's fastest growing Rugby team - The Barcelona Lions! We are a new team founded in 2022 of all nationalities and experience levels and we invite you to come and train with us. We are currently training on Wednesday´s at 19.30h at Camp Del Rugby Cornella and we also have a fitness session on Tuesday´s at 20.15 at Epic Kickboxing club. We always have a few drinks together at a local bar after the sessions. Whether you are a seasoned rugby player or have never even held a rugby ball we would love to have you. Our goal is not just to create a winning rugby team, but also a community of people who love rugby and share the same values on and off the pitch. Rugby is famed for it´s fantastic social life and we always have drinks after each session as well as watching sports together and going on trips. Its a brilliant sport and a great group of people so give it a try! If you have any questions please send a Whatsapp to Kevin +34 642 03 42 47

**OFFICIAL REGISTER 12€** [https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ](https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ) Join us for an interactive event that blends learning, action, and connection. This session offers hands-on workshops and training designed to help you innovate sustainably using nature-inspired design and circular economy principles. **What to expect:** Brief training session: Why Not Sustainable, Think Differently and SoulFood ForestFarms, will share tools, tips, and tricks to nature-inspired design. Hands-On Activities: Dive into one of the group exercises, including: * *Escaping the Waste is an escape room where you solve real problems, apply circular economy, and learn how to turn waste into an opportunity. You will also get to take home a treat!* * *Syntropic Puzzle Game* is a fun yet enlightening activity that guides you through the core principles of syntropic agriculture and regenerative agroforestry systems design. You'll discover nature's collaborative power to yield abundant, healthy food while restoring ecosystems services. * *Experimenting with Patterns* is a two-fold activity, involving taking inspiration from patterns to solve challenges, and experimenting with placement to explore creative and innovative tools to shift perspectives, and drive innovation. Networking: We will end the session connecting over snacks, and drinks. Perfect for: Those interested in how nature-inspired design and circular thinking can unlock innovation, and leave with actionable ideas to make a difference. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

¿Qué hacemos? A las 20:00h tenemos una meditación budista guiada. La meditación tiene una duración de unos 25 minutos y es accesible y beneficiosa para personas de todos los niveles de experiencia. ¡AVISO! Si es tu primer dia te esperamos 10 minutos antes. ¡Estaremos encatados de recibirte! ¿Qué es el Camino del Diamante? El Buda dio instrucciones a tres clases de personas. Las primeras que deseaban evitar el sufrimiento recibieron las enseñanzas sobre Causa y Efecto, llamadas Camino Angosto (Hinayana). El segundo tipo de personas sentía la necesidad de beneficiar a los demás, por lo que les dio enseñanzas sobre compasión y sabiduría, llamadas Gran Camino (Mahayana). Finalmente a las personas que tenían una confianza sólida en su propio potencial y en de los demás, el Buda explicó enseñanzas del Camino del Diamante (Vajrayana). En este último nivel utilizamos métodos de identificación con la meta y actuamos como un Buda hasta que llegamos a ser como él. En el nivel más elevado, la meta, es el completo desarrollo de la mente, a lo cual denominó el Gran Sello (Mahamudra). ¿Quiénes somos? El Centro Budista Camino del Diamante de Barcelona forma parte de los más de 700 centros de meditación a nivel internacional de la tradición Karma Kagyu del Budismo Tibetano. Estos centros han sido fundados y guiados por Lama Ole Nydahl y su esposa Hannah Nydahl, de acuerdo con los deseos de H. H. XVI Karmapa. Ahora están bajo la guía espiritual de H.H. XVII Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. Nuestro centro está formado por personas que tienen sus propios trabajos e incorporan las enseñanzas y las meditaciones del Camino del Diamante en sus vidas cotidianas. Nuestros miembros comparten la responsabilidad de guiar meditaciones, contestar preguntas y dar explicaciones sobre budismo. Nuestro trabajo no es remunerado y se basa en el idealismo y la amistad. Realizamos noches semanales de meditación, que están abiertas al público y son gratuitas. Hay un ambiente social relajado y se animan las preguntas. Las meditaciones son guiadas en castellano, permitiendo que el espacio, la claridad y la alegría surjan naturalmente. Otras actividades incluyen charlas, enseñanzas y práctica personal. INFORMACIÓN COVID-19 A continuación revisa las medidas necesarias para asistir a la meditación: * Si tienes cualquier síntomas o no te encuentras bien, por favor abstente de venir.

Join us for a day of productivity and networking. **[TICKETS & LOCATION ON LUMA!!!!](https://luma.com/c08w2pmg)** ​Whether you're a freelancer, remote worker, or entrepreneur, this event is perfect for digital nomads looking for a relaxed day at the coworking space out of BCN. ​**Check them out on [Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/happy_working_lab)** ​​​**WHAT'S INCLUDED?** * ​💻 Co-working FULL DAY-PASS * ​☕ Water & Tea is included (Coffee machine is 1 euro/per coffee) * ​🌐 Networking with BDN & Coworking community * ​🏡 Garden Access ​​​**PROGRAM:** everything is optional, if you need to work & focus, you don't have to join lunch, networking, or afterwork. * ​​​**9.00 AM - Start:** arrival time is up to you! (Train schedule below) * ​**2 PM - Networking Lunch:** we'll grab some takeaway and eat at the co-working or eat outside. (You can bring your own lunch with you.) * ​**6 PM - End of coworking / afterwork drinks** ​**HOW TO ARRIVE:** Trains leave every 20/30 minutes from Barcelona (Sants, Passeig de Gracia, Arc de Triomf or Clot) - [SCHEDULE!](https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/horaris/index.html) ​\*\*Trains are at the moment FREE in Catalunya! ​**The event will be hosted by:** * **Viktor from BDN** * **Sara from Kalima +34 614 88 21 63** **It starts at 9:00 am (but you can come later/anytime).** ​​🎟️ **20 Limited Spots MAX: Grab your ticket now to secure your spot.** ​***REFUND POLICY:*** *For this event, we refund all requests coming in 24 hours before the event!* ​If you have any questions or inquiries about the event, **please feel free to message the hosts, Viktor or Sara** (calls are only available via WhatsApp).

Projecció i col.loqui en commemoració del Dia de la Terra AKASHA Hub - Nau 3 Organizat per SURVIVAL

Join us to find out how our courses can change your life in a better way. We will explain why we teach our emerging courses, what are the outcomes for the graduates and which career opportunities are waiting for you in the future. We also give personalized advisory on what course to choose based on your personal motivations, current situation, and background. Agenda: – Meet and Greet – Course Curriculums Walkthrough: find out more about the courses you are interested in – Q&A Our next success story could be you! So RSVP today and we’ll see you at Barcelona Code School. This event can be attended either on our campus at c/ Paris 157, 08036, Barcelona or online at https://meet.google.com/fso-revo-vuw

Join group workout classes and improve your health with a holistic approach that combines exercise and daily energy boost 🟠. Train effectively while you socialize, get motivated by the group, enjoy yourself, experience exercise variety and get many more benefits ⚠️. The goal is to make you understand and enjoy each session, achieving your goals in a fun and effective way. 📍Find us at Av. Diagonal, 351, next to the Verdaguer metro stop. 🕗Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. 💰Prices: * First session free * Single session: 5 € * Monthly fee: 30 € (2 sessions per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays) 🌐vitarclub.es 📞653589377 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Únete a las clases de entrenamiento grupal y mejora tu salud con un enfoque integral que combina ejercicio y aumento de energía diaria 🟠. Entrena eficazmente mientras socializas, te motivas con el grupo, disfrutas, experimentas variedad de ejercicios y obtienes muchos más beneficios ⚠️. El objetivo es hacer que comprendas y disfrutes cada sesión, logrando tus metas de forma entretenida y efectiva. Nos encontrarás en Av. Diagonal 351, al lado de la parada del metro Verdaguer. 📍Encuentranos en la Av. Diagonal, 351, junto a la estación de metro Verdaguer. 🕗Las sesiones son los martes y jueves a las 20h. 💰Precios: * Primera sesión gratuita * Sesiones libres 5€ * Mensualidad 30€ (2 sesiones por semana, Martes y Jueves) 🌐vitarclub.es 📞653589377

**[Evento/sesión con TICKET: https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e](https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e)** **Apertura: 19:00pm** **Inicio de la sesión: 19:30pm** Ven a bailar, conectar contigo y/o con los demás y llévate un chute enorme de dopamina, endorfinas y más! En esta edición **@Paststudio** nos acompañará en este viaje cósmico con sus visuales de vanguardia. **Cena: 21:15pm** Continuaremos con un elaborado menú plant based y 100% sin gluten de la mano de **@thecurcumaclub** con vistosos y ricos platos al centro para reponer nutrientes, mimar la microbiota y seguir compartiendo en una velada muy especial. Pensado para que sólo te ocupes de disfrutar. Nosotras nos encargamos del resto. Plazas limitadas para la cena, no te quedes sin la tuya. Os esperamos en AKASHA Hub :)

Us esperem per a celebrar juntes aquest 23 d'abril en el nostre espai verd Green City Lab. Hi haurà taller de fer roses amb paper reciclat, sembrarem un roser comunitari, intercanviarem llavors, hi haurà espai per a compartir un moment amb un te de roses amb les miembras de l'hort. **23 d'Abril** **Lloc:** Hort GREEN CITY LAB - a costat d'AKASHA Hub - Nau 1 REGISTRE

**[PLEASE NOTE: PLACES ARE LIMITED. YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON OUR WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE](https://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/classes)** TIER: Open PRE REQUISITE: None CLASS SIZE: 14 pax STARTS: Thursday 23rd April TIMES: Thursdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm DURATION: 6 weeks CLASS DATES: 23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5 PRICE: 165€ Welcome to the public-speaking and presentation workshop that actually works. In this transformative program, you’ll reshape the way you work, pitch, present, and communicate through six dynamic modules. Drawing from the techniques of improv and theatre, the course brings powerful performance skills into a professional setting—supportive, safe, and designed for real growth. With a focus authenticity, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and genuine human-to-human communication we explore: \- Your Authentic Voice \- Listening & Connecting \- Body Language \- Flow State \- Risk Taking \- Performing Under Stress

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**¿Cómo aparece tu web cuando alguien pregunta a ChatGPT, Perplexity o Google Gemini? El SEO tradicional nos enseñó a conquistar los 10 enlaces azules, pero el juego está cambiando.** Cada vez más usuarios buscan respuestas directamente en IAs que no muestran listas de resultados, sino una única respuesta. Bienvenidos a la era del GEO: Generative Engine Optimization. En esta charla veremos qué criterios usan los motores generativos para elegir qué fuentes citar y tácticas prácticas para WordPress: cómo estructurar contenido «citable», la importancia del E-E-A-T y Schema Markup. Porque el futuro no es solo aparecer en los resultados: es ser LA respuesta.

Non-programmers are absolutely welcome—you don’t need to know how to code to join. This meetup is for anyone interested in tech to share what they’re working on, propose ideas, or just have good conversations about technology. We typically meet once a month at the Centreville Regional Library, with occasional meetups in Chantilly or other nearby libraries depending on availability. We usually start with a totally optional intro circle. You can share as much or as little as you’d like—your name, background, interests, what you’re working on, or simply pass and listen. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out: timothyfilippone@gmail.com

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

**Title**: Amplifying Engineering Skills with Claude Code In this session we will dive into how Claude Code can augment modern engineering practices, from rapid prototyping and refactoring to test generation and documentation. We’ll cover real-world use cases, integration patterns, and tips for getting the most out of AI in your development lifecycle. 6-6:30p.m. - food & drinks 6:30-7:30p.m. - Presentation 7:30-8:00p.m. - Q&A and Possible concept presentation for feedback

Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026043014) is required for admission. **Description:** Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot. Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development. **Speakers/Topics:** \- Reynald Adolphe\, Microsoft\. Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Sponsors:** We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.

*You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.* This hike is about 12 miles with an elevation gain of about 1900 ft. A very nice hike in Shenandoah National Park, to the iconic Camp Rapidan, or better known as Camp Hoover, President Hoover's summer mountain retreat. To add to the adventure, before we take off for Camp Hoover, we will do the Bearfence Mountain Rock scramble for some great views. Description: We will hike starting at the Milam Gap parking area and connect on the Appalachian Trail to the summit of Hazeltop Mtn, (600 ft elevation over about 1.8 miles). We will continue on the AT to Bearfence Rock and complete that loop. There will be an option to do the rock scramble or just hike a short distance around to the other end of Bearfence Rock where we will all meet up. We will snack here while we enjoy the view. We will return on the AT to Laurel Prong trail and descend to Camp Rapidan. We will stop for a late lunch at Camp Hoover with some time to look over the Camp. We will then begin our return on Mill Prong trail back to the parking lot. You should be in good physical condition to deal with the mileage and elevation gain. If you haven't hiked with me before, I may contact you to discuss this hike. Please note: The rock scramble on Bearfence Rock requires the use of both hands. Read the Bearfence Rock description in the link below. If you have any questions about this, please contact me. The pace will be about 2.5 mph, slower on rock scramble and uphill. Hiking time with lunch, about 5 hours. [Alltrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bearfence-rapidan-51f3eb9?u=i&sh=z7o4im) https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bearfence-rapidan-51f3eb9?u=i&sh=z7o4im Bearfence Rock: [https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/Bearfence_RoadTrail.pdf](https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/Bearfence_RoadTrail.pdf) Bring adequate water/hydration (at least 2 liters), snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes for the rock scramble as well as other rocky areas, tree roots, and potential wet areas. Hiking poles are helpful if you usually hike with them. However, you will need to stow your hiking poles for the Bearfence rock scramble. There are several stream crossings, which are usually easily crossed. Park Entrance Fee: $30 entrance fee for Shenandoah National Park unless you have a National Park pass or a Shenandoah annual park pass. Military and Veterans are eligible for a military pass, just show your military/retired/veterans ID. Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) ***Please note: dogs are not allowed on Bearfence Rock so if you bring a dog, you must take the trail loop on the AT around the rock scramble.*** **NOTE:** Anyone not wishing to do the rock scramble can also take the AT around and meet us at the other end of the Bearfence Rock scramble. We'll stop and discuss when we get to the rock scramble point of the hike. Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride **Suggested carpool fee is $8. The hike leader will NOT be at the carpool location. Driving time to Milam Gap is about 1 hour 50 minutes. Carpoolers should plan to leave the Park & Ride by 7:00am** Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk. ***If you are driving directly to Milam Gap, please be there a by 9am so we can get everyone signed in for a 9:15 am start.*** **Milam Gap is at mile marker 52.6 on Skyline Drive , GPS 38.49985, -78.44556** . ***Please note: The hike starts at Milam Gap parking lot at 9:15am.*** If you haven't hiked with me before, please provide you full name, cell phone number, and emergency contact number. You can provide the info to me on Meetup message or text me at the number below. Any questions? Message me on Meetup messenger or text me, 703-489-1315. If you text me, please include your name.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

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, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll 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, we’ll 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 isn’t) --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 you’re 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.