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Welcome back to Codeaholics! We will kickstart our 2026 collaborating with ExpressVPN! **Talk#1: The Pain of Processing PDFs** by **Angus Cheng** Reading PDFs is very difficult, here's what I've learnt over the last five years running a SaaS that processes PDFs **Talk#2: Why does ExpressVPN switch from C to Rust for Lightway’s code?** by **Thomas Leong** We built Lightway from scratch in a quest to offer a VPN protocol that serves the needs of VPN users in a modern, mobile world—one that’s fast, secure, and reliable. Since launching Lightway five years ago, we’ve had it open-sourced and audited, as well as implementing key upgrades. We have just rolled out a new version of Lightway to users—one that sees our pioneering VPN protocol rewritten in Rust programming language. For this technical talk, we wanted to take a moment to discuss some of the more technical reasons behind the changes we’ve made and dive into the benefits of Rust over C, the language we originally used for Lightway code.

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）

🧧新春開年飯活動🧧 《第二組 豐衣築食吃喝會》 [2702 金牌九大簋開年飯@六安居]🧧🍽️ 日期：2月27日(五) 時間：1930-2200 飯店：上環六安居(蓮香居舊址) 消費：每位$318(宴席$3680） Event fee :$10/位(已包括） 人數：12位/席 訂位：齊人訂枱付訂 Host: CC ⭐️金牌九大簋Menu(12道菜)⭐️ ⭐️金錢雞錦繡大拼盤 ⭐️川貝杏汁燉白肺 ⭐️蓮香霸王鴨 ⭐️黃金煱大虎蝦 ⭐️生煎蓮藕餅 ⭐️泮水芹香 ⭐️翡翠彩鳳蚌片 ⭐️生炆龍躉翅 ⭐️馳名貴妃雞 ⭐️飄香荷葉飯 ⭐️蟠桃壽包 ⭐️蓮蓉焗西米布甸 (奉送啤酒大樽裝2支，細啤4支加$68可買紅酒1支) 💰價錢💰 1席：$3680/12位(已包茶芥/加一)+event fee 每位$10 平均每位$318/位 ❇️付款方法❇️ (每位參加者入組前,需全付$318位) ⭐️入群前，host會通知你付款方法 ⭐️付款後, 請通知& whatsapp CC入數留收據, 才能入臨時群⭐️ ⭐️歡迎當日早到/遲到/早退，不歡迎突然飛機友，付款後如未能參加，必須要搵到群組成員代替出席，不設退款。 ⚠️溫馨提示：～ 1.歡迎成員邀請朋友參加 2.不歡迎臨時消失飛機友，當成員付款後，如未能出席，自找成員頂位，不設退款，故此考慮清楚報名參加活動！如真正未能出席，請自動自覺退組，在meetup轉“not-going。 3.若發現成員經常性臨時飛機友，會列入黑名單，望成員尊重自己，尊重本組活動。 4.Host有最終活動決定權。 (六安居資料）:~ 網址: https://s.openrice.com/QrbS04ti000~uAyTUAw 地址: 上環德輔道西46-50號2-3樓 電話: 21569328

Tennis Coach, Terry Wong 2018 Champion of Hong Kong Corporate Cup, 2016 & 2017 Champion in Singles and Doubles of Prudential Tennis Cup, Captain of local league team in grade A+, Captain of universities cup team, ITF Certificate of Tennis Coach, Over 10 years experience in coaching. I have taught many beginners, intermediate and advance level of players and they appreciated my coaching and learned a lot from the lesson. So I am looking forward to see you in my lesson. I could provide the balls and some rackets with different weight. 💥 Topics: Forehand, Backhand, Serve, Receive and Volley. Advanced skills in the future: Smash, Half Volley, Dry Volley, Drop and Lob, Slice, Running shot, Passing shot etc. ★★PLEASE let me know through Whatsapp or Calling before u sign up or RSPV and my HK number is 93798380. Otherwise, the chance of attendance will be passed to the one who did say hi to me first. Lastly, remember to let me know 24 HOURS before the Meetup if you will be late or can't attend. Otherwise, the one who absent without notice would be blacklisted and not welcome to join this Meetup anymore. Cheers, Terry Wong

Details 詳情: Welcome every one to join. 歡迎報名來臨 Date 日期: 27 Feb, 2026 Friday Time 時間: 19:30-22:00 Venue 場地: Jordan 佐敦 佐敦德興街12號興富中心1樓 1/F Rightful Centre, 12 Tak Hing Street, Jordan Fee 費用: Free (can bring food & drink there 可自行帶食物或飲料） Registration 報名:
https://chess-clubhouse.com/en/chess-boardgame-gathering-in-jordan/

————————————— **Whatsapp group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g) **We will be at Oasis on G/F, nearby the tea house. As we’ll need to find the table available, you may join the whatsapp group or simply call 91796157 when you are over there** SEATS ARE LIMITED, you are encouraged to walk around and find your partners! If you need any help, just ask me to introduce you into the right group ————————————— Join us for a fun evening of language exchange and socializing with international friends. Whether you're a local looking to practice a new language or an exchange student wanting to meet new people, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment **Why we host the event in Central Market?** In 1990, the Central Market building was graded as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. After multiple rounds of study and consultation, the revitalization project for the Central Market building began in October 2017. Upon completion, a portion of the market stalls will be preserved. the Central Market's historical significance makes it an attractive venue for hosting various types of events that can celebrate Hong Kong's rich heritage and cultural identity. Please grab a dink and enjoy! **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Please support and buy some foods or drink in Central market\*\*\*\*\*\*\***

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）。

Date: 28-Feb-2026 (Sat) Time: 14:20 - 17:00 \*HKT Coordinator: Calvin Tsang Capacity: 60 Light Refreshments will be available! **Please fill in the form for admission**: [https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A](https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A) **Topics:** **Tech Job Market Insight 2026 Q1 (Sinisa Perkovic, Recruitment Market Technologist and Specialist in 8 Figure Recruiter)** * 2026 Tech Job Market Reality Check * 2026 Bonus Expectations for Tech Talent in HK * Inside the Hiring Manager’s Head **Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥 Dev Rel Manager in Dify）** * Building agentic workflow tutorial **Venue Info:** Ariel Wang Classroom (Room P4701), Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong **Rundown:** * 14:20 - 14:30 Opening Remarks / Upcoming Events * 14:30 - 15:00 Tech Job Market Insight 2026 Q1 (Sinisa Perkovic) * 15:00 - 15:10 Break & Networking * 15:10 - 15:40 Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥）Session 1 * 15:40 - 15:50 Break * 15:50 - 16:20 Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥）Session 2 * 16:20 - 16:30 Closing Speaker Info: **Sinisa Perkovic** With over 16 years of experience across Asia in Recruitment, Sales Training, and AI Adoption, Sinisa Perkovic is a Recruitment Market Technologist and Specialist at 8 Figure Recruiter (8FR), based in Hong Kong. Originally from Amsterdam and a recruiter since 2010, Sinisa now leads recruitment and AI projects partnering with TA leaders, Recruitment Agency MDs, and (first-time) Team Leads to make sense of Hong Kong’s fast-evolving recruitment landscape. His training and consulting work focuses on helping Recruiters & TAs overcome structural problems, scale AI adoption, and build resilient, high-performing teams. While at the same time increasing standards across Asia’s recruitment landscape. **Li Zheng 布哥** Former Senior R&D Engineer in the software industry and Senior R&D Engineer in the healthcare industry; Dify Core Contributor; a developer with 10 years of hands-on coding experience. Currently responsible for the evolution and development of the Dify open-source ecosystem. Believes that the world of computing has never been cold and impersonal, firmly believes that open source brings light to software engineering, and is committed to promoting the engineering and real-world adoption of AI agent applications. 曾任軟體產業資深研發工程師，醫療產業資深研發工程師，Dify Core Contributor，10 年代碼手藝人。現在負責 Dify 開源生態演​​進及建置。電腦的世界從來不是冷冰冰的，堅信開源會為軟體工程帶來光，致力於推動 AI Agent 應用工程化落地。 **Audience pre-requisite:** * Recommended having intermediate-level knowledge about Python (1 or more year of experience) **How to join?** * Fill in the form for admission: [https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A](https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A) * Click "Attend" in this page

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wed/Sun $100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class) Please RSVP one week in advance Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389) Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B 以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費，逾 HK$1000，可免費試上律動班系列一節

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one food/ drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢？其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言，Flip 7，歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊，由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻！ 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩！我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說，你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 📣 我地成業街超抵Deal場地‼️ 星期一至四，$600 book 場玩6個鐘，book 晒成個場, 600尺空間自由玩！ 歡迎約埋啲朋友仔一齊上去玩啦！查詢預約：Whatsapp 6️⃣7️⃣9️⃣4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$100 / Girls $70] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 98 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wanchai $100/ class ($350 /4-class) $120/ class with WellSpa Treatment Please reconfirm class time by WhatsApp 6523 0389 Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) 45-60 min per session. 每節課約 45-60 min https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ First time FREE trial with any Cosway purchase receipt under introducer code : HK579632 憑任何以 HK579632 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物收據，可免費試上律動班系列一節

Join the inaugural meeting of the Columbus Vintage Computing Club (CVCC)! Get to know others in the vintage computing space and get hands on time with a Commodore VIC-20 and various Palm Pilot PDAs! We will use this time to get to know each other, share projects we've been working on and plan the future of the CVCC. We'll be at the Hilliard Library in Meeting Room 2A at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems: * Using running totals * Performing operations in intervals * Identifying data gaps and islands * Performing aggregates without losing detail Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!