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NSLondon WWDC26 keynote viewing party
Join fellow developers for a fun evening watching Apple’s announcements in their WWDC 2026 keynote, kindly hosted by NewDay. The stream starts at 18:00 and usually runs for about 2 hours.
Food and drinks will be available.
Please have app/email confirmation ready at reception.
Code of Conduct: [https://nslondon.com/coc](https://nslondon.com/coc)
Cuban Salsa Classes in London (Free absolute beginners class)
🌟 We love to welcome you at our Monday Classes at 4Water London! 🌟
Our class structure helps you learn and grow at your own pace!
**Every Monday**, we’ll guide you on your dance journey from Absolute Beginners to Higher Intermediate, with classes tailored just for you. 💃
Schedule Overview:
🕒 6:30-7:00 PM
Absolute Beginners
✨ **Free** to attend every week ✨
Perfect for those just starting. Join anytime and get a feel for the basics!
🕒 7:00-8:00 PM
Beginners and Intermediate (Parallel Classes)
Beginners
Join our 8-week flexible program, designed so you can start at any point! We also have a great value pass—just £55 for 8 consecutive weeks! The program is built to keep your momentum high, no matter when you begin during the cycle.
Intermediate
Building on Beginners’ skills, this class is tailored to your progress. Grab a £80 pass for 10 classes, which can be used anytime for any level above Beginners.
🕒 8:00-9:00 PM
Improvers and Higher Intermediate (Parallel Classes)
Improvers
Know our 6 basic moves from the Beginner and Intermediate courses? This 16-week class will take your dancing to the next level!
Higher Intermediate
For advanced dancers, this class hones in on deeper skills, tailored by your teacher to meet your needs.
No matter where you are on your dance journey, we’ve got the perfect class for you!
🗓️ Join us this Monday and be part of a welcoming, supportive community. Learn, connect, and grow while contributing to a good cause! 🌍
Inquire with us to get your discounted pass—don’t miss this chance to take your dance skills to the next level!
See you on Monday!
Your 4Water Team
KUMIKO LAMP
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/kumiko-coasters-56/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/kumiko-coasters-56/)
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**Course:** Intro to Japanese Joinery – Kumiko Woodwork Lamp
**Suitable for:** Absolute beginners. No prior experience in woodworking is required for this course.
**About:** This evening course shows you the basics of setting out and cutting the traditional Kumiko woodwork designs to create a lamp.
If you haven’t already discovered the Japanese wood craft of Kumiko, you are in for a treat. Kumiko is a technique that uses no nails or hardware, just precise joints to keep furniture and even houses together. It is intricate and functional and a lot of fun to make. Using a small tool set and simple techniques this quiet craft can yield some spectacular pieces.
The traditional handicraft has been handed down for centuries but now artisans are taking the age-old concept and applying the designs to more modern-day household items.
This is an ideal follow up workshop from the Kumiko coaster one day workshop which introduces you to the basics of setting out and cutting the traditional designs. It is also suitable for confident beginners.
The Kumiko lamp uses traditional Japanese tools. The outer frame is created in walnut and the mini Kumiko screen is composed of cleverly cut bass wood to form a modern version of an ancient *Ijutsu* design. The small pieces are cut using an accurate shooting board and a sharp hand plane, then slid into place and backed with *Shoji* paper.
The designs for *Kumiko* pieces aren’t chosen randomly. In fact, many of the nearly 200 patterns used today have been around since the Edo era (1603-1868). Each design has a meaning or is mimicking a pattern in nature that is thought to be a good omen. The designs are not just pretty, they also distribute light and wind in a calming and beautiful way.
It may look complicated but in reality, like all woodwork – it’s just a series of steps. Give it a try – you may do better than you expect.
Auram Desforges, who grew up working on wood frame houses with his father in Canada has devised this elegant lamp.
This course is held over 6 evenings and is particularly suitable for those who have completed the one day [Kumiko coaster](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/kumiko-coasters/) workshop.
The use of all tools, materials and LED tea light is included.
The dimensions of the finished lamp is 132mmH x 132mmD x 132mmW.
GoodGym Bexley // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit
**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.**
**Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.**
**📍 We meet at** **Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Rd, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HH** **at 6:45pm.**
**🏃♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.**
**🏃♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?**
It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇
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**BOOK ONTO THE SESSION**
**To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions
**You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins).
The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out.
p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session.
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**FAQ**
Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind.
70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍
What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather.
Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours.
Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤
What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org
INTRO TO WOODWORK – FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX – 6 AFTERNOONS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-afternoons-52/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-afternoons-52/)
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**Suitable for:** Confident beginners
**Course length:** 6 weeks – afternoons
**Dates:** See below for individual dates/times
**Key tools:** Marking tools, hand saws, chisels, hand planes
**Project:** Flip-lid dovetail box
**Details:**
An absorbing five-week course for confident beginners and an enjoyable learning experience for anyone with a little woodworking experience. Using a fusion of hardwood and softwood, this five-week course will teach you the fundamentals of woodwork and give you an opportunity to use classic hand tools; brass-backed tenon saws, sharp wood chisels and delicately honed vintage wood planes.
This well-proportioned flip-lidded box is constructed of European redwood using a single dovetail joint at each corner and the fitted hardwood lid is attached to the base by a handmade ‘dowel’ peg hinge. The project will familiarise learners with many classic woodwork techniques and is taught with patience and enthusiasm by Andy Nicholl, who has devised this informative and challenging project.
You will take home a treasure to treasure- and we hope it will enthuse you to learn how to make many handmade woodwork projects in the years to come.
If your keyboard-weary hands have been needing the skill to fulfil and satisfy a yearning desire to create something you can hold, come and join us in our well-equipped and inspiring workshops and discover the wonderful world of woodwork.
**Key skills:**
* Measuring marking and cutting dovetail joints to make an accurate framed box.
* Planing and shaping a hardwood lid to fit the softwood frame base.
* Making and fitting a hardwood dowel joint to attach the frame base to the lid.
Coding Dojos Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
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
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## 👉 **Standard Ticket: £549** 💷
## 👉 **Early Bird: £499** 💷
## 👉 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
# 🗓️ **Program Details**
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## 🧩 **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
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## 🤖 **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
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## ⚛️ **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
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## 🚀 **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
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# 🧠 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
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# 💡 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*
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/)
FRI 8pm ALL LEVEL PADWORK Battersea Dojo
ALL LEVEL
What's involved:
* Padwork
* Light Sparring
* Technique Drills
* Combination Drills
Bring full kit
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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📜 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.
Coding Dojos Events Near You
Connect with your local Coding Dojos community
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
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.*
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. So please RSVP for a head count!
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/.
NSCoder Night
We've moved to guild.host Look for us there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-nscoders-tcbrk5























