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Join us on April 29th at ToughTech for an event exploring real challenges in modern software development. Dive into the trade-offs of distributed systems and eventual consistency, and learn how to turn AI into a practical part of your everyday development workflow. Connect with others, exchange ideas, and gain insights you can register right away - don’t miss out! Agenda: * **18:30 "Eventual Consistency: The Troublesome Trade-Off Behind Distributed Systems"** **by Andrius Ragelis** "No matter the architecture, data can become stale - and sometimes lead to costly issues. Fast, available, distributed - and occasionally wrong (for a moment). Let’s explore why these inconsistencies happen, how they manifest in real systems, and how to design around them effectively." * **19:10** "**From Hype to a Workflow: Integrating AI into the Everyday Work of Development**" **by Vidmantas Varnas** "Artificial Intelligence is becoming a core part of modern software development, yet many teams still lack practical ways to use it day to day. The key is finding where it truly adds value. From code and documentation to planning, debugging, and knowledge sharing-along with the common challenges and pitfalls." * **20:00 Bytes & Bites** The opportunity to become a student or a lecturer in disguise as you mingle, snack and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts is all yours. Don't worry about grades - here, laughter and nods are the ultimate measures of success! **Tech info about ToughTech:** * ToughTech journey will start at 18:30 - (guests will be welcome to enjoy snacks and network until 21:30) * The event will be conducted in LTU language * [REGISTRACIJA](https://forms.gle/5CEwREBFGFWYpMKW9)

Register here: [https://shorturl.at/lKy0j](https://shorturl.at/lKy0j) Learn how modern Flutter teams build smarter apps with AI tools, secure practices, clean code, and interactive UIs. **Join us for an evening of practical insights into modern Flutter development - where smart tooling, security, and clean architecture come together.** From turning AI into a reliable pair programmer with Claude Code, to building secure applications and writing safer, more maintainable code with sealed classes, this event focuses on what truly matters in day-to-day development. We’ll also explore how Flutter is evolving beyond traditional UI patterns, diving into generative interfaces that enable richer, more dynamic user experiences. Whether you're looking to improve your workflow, strengthen your app’s security, or level up your code structure, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately. **Event Lineup:** **How We Use Claude Code in Helmes** *By **Titas Černiauskas**, Senior Flutter Engineer at Helmes* **Security Practices for Flutter Apps** *By **Nazarii Honcharenko**, Mid Flutter Engineer at Helmes* **No Case Left Behind: Sealed Classes in Flutter** *By **Petras Bartušis**, Flutter Lead at Helmes* Guest Speaker: **Beyond the Chat Bubble: Mastering Generative UI in Flutter** *By **Mangirdas Kazlauskas**, Google Developer Expert for Flutter & Dart* We’d love for you to stay and connect with us—before and after the talks—on our rooftop terrace. Ask questions, exchange ideas, and enjoy great company over snacks and drinks. 🕡 **6:30 PM** – Event starts 🕗 **8:10 PM** – Talks wrap up (networking until 9:00 PM) 📍 **Helmes office**, K. Donelaičio st. 60, Kaunas 🗣️ **Language:** English 🎟️ **Free ticket** – Reserve your seat now on **Eventbrite** Register here: [https://shorturl.at/lKy0j](https://shorturl.at/lKy0j) An evening of Flutter expertise, hands-on tips, and networking awaits - come learn, connect, and see you there!

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

**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

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.