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Django London Meetup June
June Edition ✨✨!
We will be at the MongoDB London office!
Django London Meetup is a monthly meeting to discuss Django, Python, the web, and related topics. The meetups are open to all with an interest in building websites with Django.
(in-person only event, no streaming)
**Talks:**
**AI Agents Need Memory Too: Building Systems That Remember What Matters — Abigail Afi Gbadago**
AI agents are only as good as what they can remember, but deciding what to store, where to persist it, and how to retrieve it at the right moment is harder than it sounds. This talk walks through a practical framework for architecting memory systems for agentic applications, covering memory types, storage patterns, retrieval strategies using vector search, and managing the full memory lifecycle in production.
Afi is a Senior Software Engineer and Developer Advocate (MongoDB). She serves as Vice President of the Django Software Foundation, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, and is a Microsoft MVP for Python and Web. Afi is passionate about building great software and stronger tech communities.
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**Replay Failed Python Runs: Reverse Debugging When Logs Aren’t Enough** **\- Nathan Matthews**
Reproducing Python failures from a traceback alone is often impossible once the request is gone or the environment has changed. This talk introduces Retrace, an open-source reverse debugger that lets you record, replay, and step backwards through a failing run, giving both developers and AI agents concrete evidence for debugging.
Nathan Matthews is Co-founder and CTO of Retrace Software. He has spent his career building complex Python and distributed systems across fintech, developer tools, and data platforms, including roles at 10x Future Technologies, Digital Asset, Elsevier, and Droit. At Retrace, Nathan leads the technical work behind deterministic replay and reverse debugging for CPython.
**Want to share your Django or Python knowledge?** We’d love to feature your talk! Just fill out our [Speaker form](https://tinyurl.com/django-london-speaker-form) to propose a talk!
**Agenda:**
• 6:15pm Doors open, socialising
• 6:30pm Food and drinks offered by our sponsor
• 7:00pm Doors close
• 7:15pm Introduction, Talks
• 8:30pm Socialising
• 9:30pm Fin
**Please make sure to arrive between 6:15 PM and 6:55 PM**. If you arrive earlier than 6:15 PM or later than 6:55 PM, you can take a seat in the seating area located in the downstairs reception.
**Please note that we cannot accommodate arrivals after 7:15 PM.**
Our meetups are governed by a [Code of Conduct](https://www.djangolondon.com/code-of-conduct/). Please take a few minutes to read it.
This meetup is sponsored by:
• [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/): “MongoDB is a database for dynamic, demanding software.”
• [Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group)](Octopus%20Energy%20Group): "Kraken is a revolutionary energy tech platform built with predominantly Python & Django. We serve 54 million households worldwide and have 38GW of contracted capacity."
• [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/): "We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience."
Website: [https://djangolondon.com](https://djangolondon.com/)
BlueSky: [https://bsky.app/profile/djangolondon.com](https://bsky.app/profile/djangolondon.com)
Github: [github.com/djangolondon](https://github.com/djangolondon/)
Open Collective: [opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group](https://opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group/)
TUE 6.15pm ALL LEVEL Tooting Dojo
ALL LEVEL
Technique Class
What's involved:
*Techniques Practice
* Combination Drills
*Light Controlled Sparring at the end
Bring full kit
AI Signals x LangChain Community #32: Agents, RAG, and Production AI Workflows
Join **AI Signals** and **LangChain Community London** for an evening of technical talks, practical insights, networking, and community conversations around the future of AI applications.
This meetup brings together developers, founders, researchers, students, product teams, and AI builders to explore how modern AI systems are being designed, deployed, and scaled in the real world.
The evening will focus on **AI agents, RAG pipelines, LangChain, production-ready AI workflows, storytelling in AI, and practical lessons from people actively building with emerging technologies**.
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## Schedule
6:00 PM — Doors open, pizza, drinks, and networking
6:30 PM — Welcome
6:35 PM — [Anshul Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulyadav1976/?utm_source=luma): AI Engineer @ Li & Fung
The Agent Is Not the Product: The Harness Is
7:00 PM — Break
7:15 PM — [Bilge Aksu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilge-aksu-90595837/?utm_source=luma): ML Engineering Manager @ Cleo
7:40 PM — Lightning Talk 1: [Abd Bastola](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abda-bastola-b0447b13a/?utm_source=luma): Senior Software Engineer @ AWTG
Why Most AI Agents Never Reach Production
7:47 PM — Lightning Talk 2: [Sofía Sánchez-Zárate](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sof%C3%ADa-s%C3%A1nchez-z%C3%A1rate-91493381/?utm_source=luma): Head of Technical Ecosystem @ CopilotKit
AG-UI & The Generative UI Spectrum
7:54 PM — AI Signals Wrap-Up
8:00 PM — LangChain Final Remarks
8:10 PM – 9:00 PM — Wrap-Up, Networking and drinks at [Angel London](https://g.co/kgs/3FVpa2i?utm_source=luma)
***
## What to Expect
The evening will feature technical and practical discussions around:
* Building reliable AI agents and intelligent workflows
* RAG pipelines for real-world applications
* Moving AI prototypes into production
* Storytelling, design, and user experience in AI products
* Lessons from AI builders, engineers, product leaders, and community speakers
Whether you are experimenting with AI agents, deploying RAG systems, exploring LangChain, or simply curious about where AI development is heading, this meetup is designed to help you learn, connect, and contribute.
***
## Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
* Software engineers
* AI and ML practitioners
* Product managers
* Founders and startup teams
* Researchers and students
* Designers working with AI products
* Anyone interested in building practical AI applications
You’ll gain insight into the tools, architectures, and workflows behind the next generation of intelligent applications, while connecting with the growing London AI and LangChain community.
***
## Important Information
Please note that attendees will not be able to enter the venue before **6:00 PM**.
RSVPs will close **24 hours before the event**. You may be unable to register after this time, but remote viewing will be available via our YouTube channel.
Our hosts may require a list of all attendees. Please register using a name that matches your **government-issued ID or bank card**. If your registered name does not match your ID, we cannot guarantee entry to the building.
If you can no longer attend in person, please un-RSVP so your space can be made available to someone else.
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## About AI Signals
**AI Signals** is a community focused on exploring the latest developments in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and practical AI adoption. It brings together builders, learners, and professionals interested in understanding how AI is shaping the future of work, business, and society.
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## About LangChain Community London
**LangChain Community London** brings together developers, AI engineers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts interested in building applications powered by large language models, agents, retrieval-augmented generation, and production AI systems.
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A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, hosts, volunteers, and community members for making this event possible.
**Secure your place and join us for an evening of learning, collaboration, and AI community energy in London.**
Croydon Photography Forum: Dottyjojo in Conversation with Teemax
The Croydon Photography Forum is delighted to welcome photographer Joanne, better known to many as Dottyjojo, for an evening of conversation, storytelling and photographic inspiration with Teemax.
A long-standing and much-loved member of Lenses of Croydon, Joanne has been part of the community for many years, sharing her work, supporting fellow photographers and encouraging others on their own creative journeys. Her warmth, humour and refreshingly honest approach to photography have made her a familiar face within Croydon's photographic community.
Joanne's journey into photography was anything but planned. By her own admission, she "tripped and fell into it, arms flailing and head spinning". What began as an unexpected hobby evolved into a successful photography business and a creative outlet that transformed the life of a self-described shy introvert.
Affectionately known as Jojo by her friends, she has built a reputation for her natural, creative and quirky approach to photography. While she jokes about having had a "relationship non-starter" with buildings, landscapes and wildlife, she found her true calling in people. Today, her work focuses on events and portrait photography, where she is able to capture the energy, emotion and stories that unfold in front of her lens.
Photography gave Joanne something she never expected: confidence. The camera became a passport to adventure, creativity and human connection. Her passion lies in documenting those fleeting moments when people reveal something genuine about themselves, moments that often pass unnoticed by everyone else.
Over the years, Joanne has photographed everything from intimate weddings in Lyon to Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street party in Europe. Along the way, she has developed a distinctive style that clients describe as natural, creative and deeply personal, with an ability to see beyond the ordinary and tell compelling visual stories.
In this special conversation with Teemax, Joanne will share her photographic journey, the lessons learned from turning a hobby into a profession, the challenges she faced along the way, and why storytelling remains at the heart of everything she does. Expect an honest discussion about creativity, confidence, finding your voice as a photographer and the moments that have shaped her path.
Whether you are an experienced photographer, an enthusiastic beginner, or simply someone who enjoys hearing authentic stories about creativity and personal growth, this promises to be an engaging and inspiring evening.
Join us as we celebrate one of Lenses of Croydon's own and explore photography, people, storytelling and the unexpected paths that can lead us to doing what we love.
CRAP Talks #33 - Mayday Mayday
We're back with our third event of the year and we couldn't be more excited. We'll stick to our usual format of 2 speakers and a fireside chat (with a twist this time).
If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech.
**Hosts:**
RVU - https://www.rvu.co.uk/
**Venue:**
RVU
The Cooperage,
5 Copper Row,
London SE1 2LH
**Date:**
09/06/2026
6pm doors open
Talks kick off at 630
Wrap up approximately 9:00pm.
**Speakers:**
* **[Aya Gaballa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aya-gab/)** \- "Building Products for Different Cultures"
* Co-Founder & Product Lead, Kham Lab
* **[Mark Palfreeman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-palfreeman-662044160/)** \- "Gambling with Success: The Complexities Around Measurement in an Industry with Stellar Growth"\.
* Senior Business Intelligence Manager, Flutter UKI
**Fireside Chat:**
* **[Alex Homan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-homan-3aab2a141/)** \- "Analytics in the age of AI"
* Lead Data Analyst, Huel
FOLLOW-ON WOODWORK
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/follow-on-woodwork-4/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/follow-on-woodwork-4/)
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Directed at those people who have completed one of our longer woodwork courses, or those with confident woodwork skills, we offer an eleven-day week opportunity to build an individual project.
During this course, run by experienced carpenter/joiner/furniture maker Ruth Thomson, you will learn how to manage a practical project from sketching it, making a technical drawing, writing a cutting list, costing, marking out and construction to produce a piece of wood furniture.
The group will visit a timber yard to learn how to select lengths of soft woods.
You will learn the safe use and versatility of a router, a biscuit jointer, a jigsaw and other power tools as needed and learn when and how to make jigs to help fabricate accurate shapes. Using basic workshop machines including a bandsaw and a belt sander, as well as classic hand tools, you will cut and assemble and then learn how to sand, glue and finish your project to completion.
We are happy to discuss your personal project if you already have something in mind. There is a size limitation due to time constraints and project storage. Call Alison on 0207 7607613 or send a photo or sketch to info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk
Each learner will pay for their own materials. We can take delivery of timber if externally sourced. Please note that we cannot handle MDF in the workshop as the dust requires special extraction and respiratory equipment. Plywood or solid timber will be pre-machined for you on our planer thicknesser and table saw.
Coding Dojos Events This Week
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Coding Dojo at Spektrix
We are excited to host our coding dojo with Spektrix! We'll kick off with an introduction to TDD, its core principles, and following disciplined emergent design.
Through hands-on pairing and mob programming, you'll experience how writing tests first doesn't just catch bugs, it shapes cleaner, more intentional code from the ground up.
**What about AI tooling?**
We encourage the use of AI tooling! We will briefly walk through how such tooling can act as multiplier, not to shortcut the discipline of TDD.
**Don't have AI tooling?**
No problem. TDD is a discipline that stands on its own, with or without AI. But if it's something you'd like to try, we can pair you with somebody who has the tools set up.
Join us for an evening of coding, food and drinks. Come and code along, share ideas, discuss best practices with Test Driven Development and learn from our expert Crafters and your peers in the London Software Craftsmanship community.
**What’s the format?**
After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building.
You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in.
This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.
We'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow coders.
All levels of experience very welcome, if you want to brush up on your Test Driven Development skills or are a complete novice, do come along. All welcome!
All you need to do is bring a laptop if you’d like to code along - please have your preferred language and editor setup.
**Food and Drinks**
Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival
freeCodeCamp x Encode | AI - Workshop: Vibecoding Using Local AIs
# Learn how to use open-source harnesses like OpenCode & Pi w/ your own LLM and with it, build a real-world application
**Registration to this event is only valid through the Luma platform:** [https://luma.com/11txn8gq](https://luma.com/11txn8gq?utm_source=meetup-dot-com)
Hello code campers!
Since everyone is talking about using harnesses such as **Anthropic Claude** or **OpenAI Codex**, meaning, everyone is probably tired of hearing about them, we've decided to go in a different direction and explore other, lesser known things such as, [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/?utm_source=luma) and [Pi DOT Dev](https://pi.dev/?utm_source=luma).
Come and join us and learn how to work with a wide range of open-source large language models (**LLMs**) such as **DeepSeek V4**, **Gemma**, **Kimi K2**, and **GLM** across various local-first environments. This comprehensive workshop is designed to teach you what is a code harness, how many types of them there are out there (you might be familiar with **Claude Code** or **Codex** or **CoPilot** but there are others and since the big-tech companies are moving to token-based usage, why not run your own solution locally). Also, we'll explore how to go about having effective agentic coding workflows while benchmarking model performance and hardware requirements.
We will go through the setup process, focusing on how to install the desired LLM runner like Ollama or LMstudio locally.
This will be our **7th** event in our series of **local-first, open-source** AI events; therefore, we will try to focus on building a setup that doesn't depend on Big Tech but on smaller open-source tech instead.
This workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experts.
Bring your laptop (make sure it's fully charged as local LLMs tend to be power-hungry), and don't forget to bring your coding gear (hoodie).
This workshop will be most likely accompanied by a guest speaker (TBD).
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## Prerequisite
Prerequisite: a local Ollama, LMStudio installation or equivalent (but if you don't have any of that, don't worry, come a bit early and we will help you).
If you want to take a quick look at the slides from the previous events fell free to do so:
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-01/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-01/) (Ollama);
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-02/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-02/) (LangFlow, not really related but still)
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-03/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-03/) (private RAG w/ Anything LLM)
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-04/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-04/) (AI-native browsers)
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-05/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-05/) (OpenClaw basics)
[https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-06/](%E2%80%8Bhttps://andysign.github.io/ai-london-06/) (OpenClaw advanced)
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## Agenda for the evening (Subject to change)
**18:00 - 18:30 Arrival and networking**
Mingle with fellow developers over refreshments.
**18:30 - 18:45 Introductions**
Intro and a bit of audience engagement.
**18:45 - 19:40 Workshop**
Hands-on technical workshop (if you are non-technical it's OK, tag along).
**20:30 - 20:45 Guest Speaker**
**20:30 - 21:00 Networking**
**21:00 - Closing remarks and follow-up**
**END:** Carry on the fun at a nearby pub around the corner.
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## Event Venue
We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to **Encode Club**.
[Encode Club ](http://encode.club)has spent over five years fostering a global community of developers, researchers, and founders in Web3, AI, and emerging technologies. The [Encode Hub](http://hub.encode.club) brings everything together under one roof, providing a dedicated environment for collaboration and innovation through meetups, co-working, and in-person events.
🔥Build Your First Mobile App with AI (Vibe Coding) — In Just 4 Weekends
⚡ *No coding? No problem. Just bring your idea.*
⚡ *From Idea → Real App → Store-Ready — In 4 Weekends*
⚡ This is a **hands-on, instructor-led workshop experience** where participants **build a real mobile app step-by-step with expert guidance**.
# 🗓️ **Program Structure (4 Weekends)**
**🧩 Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup**
* **13/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **14/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
**🤖 Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering**
* **20/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **21/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features**
* **27/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **28/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live**
* **04/07/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **05/08/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
**Format:** Hands-on, project-based, real product
# 📣 **Paid event** 👉 call for booking
***
## 👉 **Standard Ticket: £549** 💷
## 👉 **Early Bird: £499** 💷
## 👉 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
# 🗓️ **Program Details**
***
## 🧩 **Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup**
**Theme:** *“Set Yourself Up Like a Pro”*
* Mobile app fundamentals (simple & practical)
* iOS & Android ecosystem explained
* Guided setup:
* Node.js, Expo, React Native
* Android Emulator + iOS overview
* First app launch (live with instructor)
* Intro to Git & project structure
* First AI-assisted feature
✅ **Outcome:** Your app is running on your device
***
## 🤖 **Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering**
**Theme:** *“AI is Your Senior Developer”*
* Vibe Coding methodology (real workflow)
* Prompt engineering for developers:
* Structured prompts
* Debugging prompts
* UI generation prompts
* Build:
* Navigation
* Screens
* Components
* Live:
* “Build feature with AI”
* “Fix bug with AI”
✅ **Outcome:** Multi-screen working app
***
## ⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features**
**Theme:** *“Turn Your Idea Into a Product”*
* React Native essentials:
* Components, state, hooks
* API integration (real-world data)
* Forms & user interaction
* Local storage
* AI as:
* Code reviewer
* Refactoring assistant
* Performance optimizer
✅ **Outcome:** Functional app with real features
***
## 🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live**
**Theme:** *“Ship It Like a Pro”*
* UI/UX polishing
* Testing basics
* App Store & Google Play walkthrough
* Build & publish (Expo)
* Preparing:
* Icons
* Screenshots
* Descriptions
* Career guidance:
* Portfolio building
* CV enhancement
* Next steps in tech
✅ **Final Outcome:**
* 📱 Your own mobile app
* 🚀 Store-ready build
* 💼 Portfolio-ready project
***
# 🧠 What Makes This Different?
* ❌ No passive learning
* ❌ No endless theory
* ❌ No “watch and forget”
✔ Instructor-guided building
✔ AI-powered workflow
✔ Real product outcome
✔ Industry mindset
***
# 💡 Example Project Ideas (let them choose)
* AI-powered To-Do App
* Habit Tracker
* Simple Social App
* Expense Tracker
* Event / Meetup App (aligned with your brand 😉)
## 🎯 Who is this for?
* Beginners with **zero coding experience**
* Career changers entering tech
* Students & juniors wanting a **real project**
* Anyone curious about **AI-powered development**
#
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# Social Media
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## zero2hero.net - Technology Training Center
WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
E-mail: info@zero2hero.net
Address: Unit 15 Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1EU
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zero2hero-meta
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/zero2hero_uk
📸 Instagram for training: https://www.instagram.com/zero2hero.training
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senrasim
👋 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/zero2hero
🎟️ Eventbrite: https://zero2hero-meta.eventbrite.com
SUN 11.15am ALL LEVEL K1 Battersea Dojo
ALL LEVELS
Technique Class
Team Shark Dojo, Battersea Sports Centre, SW11 2DA
Best time to train is in the morning! Here are a few benefits:
* Gets that morning workout out of the way
* More productive rest of the weekend
* Kickstarts your metabolism
* More energy & focus for the day
* Develops positive sports/fitness mindset
What's involved:
* Drill & Hone K1 Techniques
* Flexibility exercises
* Light controlled Touch-Contact (if time permits)
What to bring:
* All your equipment
* Bottle of water
* Muay Thai Kickboxing Shorts are compulsory as they are sports specific! Can be worn over leggings. Please do not wear unsuitable clothing such as track & field shorts, surf or board shorts, tracksuit bottoms etc. MMA Shorts are acceptable as they have enough stretch for flexibility & splits training
*Note: If you arrive late, please dress in and join the class straight away. Do not keep the class or your training partner waiting. If you need to leave early just slide out and let your training partner or Instructor know*
SUN 12.30pm ADVANCED FIGHT CLUB Battersea Dojo
SUNDAY FIGHT CLUB
This is a multi-gym sparring session
- £5 per Fighter participating
- Opportunity to spar with Fighters from other clubs
- Controlled respectful sparring. No excessive force
- Must bring own kit. And must have regulation 16oz Gloves & Sweat Towel
- No beginners. All Fighters must have experience with Controlled Sparring
Scala Talks: Ports and Adapters & Complexity is a Sin
🎉 Come along to the London Scala Talks for a deep dive into functional architecture! 🎉
In this event you'll hear from David Lebl and Przemysław Pokrywka.
**Agenda**
6:00pm - 🥤 Doors open. Come along and grab a drink!
6:35pm - 🗣️ Introduction
6:40pm - 🗣️ Przemysław Pokrywka: Ports and Adapters for People on Tight Schedules
7:20pm - 🍕 Intermission: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan and vegetarian options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate.
7:50pm - 🗣️ David Lebl: Complexity is a Sin, But Hexagons Forgive
8:30pm - 🥤 Socialising: Grab a drink and let's discuss the talks.
9:00pm - 🍻 Join us in a pub to discuss the talks!
🌐 **This event will not have a live stream**
We hope to see you there in person.
**🗣️ Przemysław Pokrywka: Ports and Adapters for People on Tight Schedules**
Focus on software architecture is not always associated with pragmatism in common perception. Terms such as architecture astronautics and the ivory tower stereotype highlight the perceived disconnect between many architects and the realities of day-to-day code maintenance. Too often, architectural patterns are applied with insufficient understanding, leading to cargo-cult adoption and increased waste in the software development process. When applied in the right context, however, certain architectural approaches can be powerful enablers. In this talk, I would like to share the story of a serverless application in which elements of the Ports and Adapters architecture made a tangible, positive difference.
⭐ Przemysław Pokrywka ⭐
Husband, dad, grandad, software engineer. Functional Scala enthusiast with imperative OOP Java background. Fan of the command line.
**🗣️ David Lebl: Complexity is a Sin, But Hexagons Forgive**
A visual journey from spaghetti to sanity. This talk traces how cognitive load accumulates in unconstrained codebases, how domain-driven design and bounded contexts restore order, and how hexagonal architecture provides a practical, forgiving structure for real-world systems — all laid out on a single zoomable canvas where every example links back to the bigger picture.
⭐ David Lebl ⭐
David is a software developer with a CS background and 5 years of Scala and FP experience. He leads a small team, occasionally survives his own accidental complexity, and is here to share what he learned the hard way.
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🗣️ Would you like to present, but are not sure how to start? Give a talk with us and you'll receive mentorship from a trained toastmaster! Get in touch through [this form](https://forms.gle/zv5i9eeto1BsnSwe8) and we'll get you started
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📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the [Scala Community Code of Conduct](https://www.scala-lang.org/conduct/).
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through [this form](https://forms.gle/9PMMorUWgBnbk1mm6) or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.
In Person: CoffeeOps
We are back! This is going to be a monthly IN PERSON meet up in London.
A very big thank you goes to Accurx who is hosting us in their amazing Shoreditch offices. This will include access to facilities including coffee! 😻☕️
**Want to know more? 👇**
As with all CoffeeOps, this is an interactive, chatty, build your own adventure type of meet-up. Instead of booking in experts to *learn* *from*, we gather a group of practitioners to ***learn*** ***with***. We have been running for over 4 years now and often get feedback that this is the most useful meetup people join!
The event is approximately 90 minutes and always starts by brainstorming topics to discuss. The group then votes on the most relevant/interesting to them and we then cycle through the topics trying to discuss each deeply, but in a time bound slot.
To get an idea of topics, you can check out our remote board [here](https://easyretro.io/publicboard/h404NF84Uje4tCcxpJdHr4Ycs9B3/a4a35d2b-181b-409b-832e-a729be1af79c). The general gist is anything is fair game, though we tend to revolve around software delivery and definitely lean towards the more Ops-y or DevOps-y side of things.
Coding Dojos Events Near You
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Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ 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!
Claude Code with Unity
A session on using Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding agent, in real Unity development. We'll cover what coding agents are, where Claude Code fits, and how to apply it to an actual game project.
The format is presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. After brief scene-setting on coding agents and what makes Claude Code distinct, we'll go problem-driven: demoing it live on a released Unity game and introducing each feature as a solution to a problem we hit.
What to Expect:
* An intro to coding agents and where Claude Code fits
* A live demo on a real Unity project
* Key features as solutions to real problems: 𝖢𝖫𝖠𝖴𝖣𝖤.𝗆𝖽, context management, hooks, skills, subagents, and MCP
* Unity-specific pain points, including Domain Reload and MCP caveats
* Putting it together
All experience levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
*Note: meetup topics may change — check back for the latest details.*
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.








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