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**AI Builders Monday** If you’re actively **building/coding AI products** (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a **technical networking** meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on. **Good fit:** engineers, technical founders, researchers. **Not a fit:** "AI curious", want to learn about AI, general networking, people not currently building. **Bring:** a project, demo, repo, problem you’re stuck on, or a hiring need. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** See you then!

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Nuevo canal de YouTube con grabaciones de clases reales! https://www.youtube.com/@bertaturne \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Clases regulares. Incluyen una parte de teoría, una parte de meditación guiada y una parte de meditación en silencio. Puedes venir cada semana o sólo de vez en cuando, como más te convenga. En la parte teórica abordaremos aspectos generales relacionados con la meditación: * ¿Qué significa meditar? * ¿Para qué sirve? * ¿Qué cambios provoca la meditación en el cuerpo y en la mente? * ¿Por qué es importante la postura? * ¿Qué hay que hacer con los pensamientos durante la práctica? * ¿De qué manera me ayuda la meditación en mi relación conmigo mismo y con los demás? * ¿Qué importancia tiene el estilo de vida para la persona que medita? * ¿Qué puedo hacer para afianzar mi práctica? **Dónde:** Ortigosa 14, 2ª planta, local 11 – Barcelona (justo detrás del Palau de la Música, a 2 min del metro Urquinaona) **Cómo reservar:** No hay que hacer reserva de plaza para asistir a estas clases, puedes simplemente presentarte en el centro de meditación cinco o diez minutos antes de la hora (¡NO ANTES, por favor, porque habrá otras actividades en marcha en la sala!). **Qué traer:** Durante la meditación podrás sentarte en una silla o en el suelo con un cojín o banqueta, tú eliges. Si te sientas en el suelo asegúrate de llevar una parte de abajo que no apriete y unos calcetines limpios y gruesos para no ensuciar la esterilla y no pasar frío. Si te sientas en silla no es necesario que vayas vestido de ninguna manera especial. **Idioma en el que se imparte la clase:** Castellano. **Precio y formas de pago:** Clases sueltas: 12 € A pagar por Bizum ANTES de la clase al número 630 326 624 (método de pago preferente) o bien en efectivo después de clase. Abono mensual una clase a la semana: 38 € A pagar mediante domiciliación bancaria. Mínimo 3 meses de alta. Sin matrícula. Se pueden mezclar días según convenga. Abono mensual 2 clases a la semana: 60 € A pagar mediante domiciliación bancaria. Mínimo 3 meses de alta. Sin matrícula. **Para ampliar información sobre esta actividad, por favor visita mi página web:** https://www.bertaturne.com ¡Nos vemos pronto si te animas a venir!

¿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. ¿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.

**BE READY FOR A DYNAMIC FUTEVOLEI TRAINING FOCUSING ON:** * Sand Movement * Footwork * Futevolei techniques * Foot, knee, shoulder, chest, head control * Setting Technique * Base Defensive Positioning * Serving & Receiving Technique Usually we will have a ⏰ 60 minutes training, max of 8 to 10 people, so we can dedicate the attention in order to make some abutments based on techniques. **PRICES AND MONTHLY PACKAGES** 1. Package 1 class a week (4 classes per month) = 40€ per Month. 2. Package 2 classes a week (8 classes per month) = 60€ per Month. 3. Package 3 classes a week (12 classes per month) = 80€ per Month. 4. Full pass (all classes included) = 100€ per Month. 5. Single Class = 12€ per class. For more details about prices and packages, please contact https://www.futevoleisports.com/futevolei-sports-barcelona/ or via +34 627 71 06 27 **Don't miss the chance** to know and practice this **super sport** called **Futevolei**! See you at the beach! **INSTAGRAM:** https://instagram.com/futevoleisports

Bienvenido a EAT & MEET. Los eventos donde todos los lunes en KCN sacamos nuestra vena más #foodie y la combinamos con el #networking. Si eres de Barcelona o alrededores o vas a estar por aquí con la intención de hacer negocios, emprender y dar a conocer tu proyecto entre empresarios de la zona queremos invitarte a un evento que marca la diferencia. Maridajes, comidas, cenas y desayunos con un elemento común. Hacer negocios y ampliar tu red de contactos. Los EAT & MEET son encuentros empresariales donde puedes crear sinergias que aceleren y hagan crecer tu proyecto en un entorno distendido. Distendido pero profesional. Nuestro objetivo es salir de los despachos y las reuniones impersonales de Zoom y hablar cara a cara contigo. Por eso este Desayuno de Networking del 23 de febrero para profesionales. En este evento te ofrecemos la oportunidad de participar en un desayuno de negocios. Todo esto maridado no solo con buena compañía sino con una oportunidad de crecer. Nuestros EAT & MEET causan furor entre los socios. Regístrate en el enlace para reservar tu plaza: https://app.clubdenetworking.es/event/desayunodenetworkingbarcelonasants23defebrero-tplwv19j/FLobera

Hey peeps! Join us for an evening Hack & Tell with Alvaro Moya and Nick Zervoudis at [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) in Poblenou - two focused, practical talks plus plenty of time to meet other AI engineers and founders! Alvaro will show his approach to getting coding agents produce the results we want at high quality with a standardized approach, while Nick will share how he built an OS that evolves around his needs with a combination of AI models and modern knowledge bases. **Agenda** 18:30 – Doors open & arrivals 19:00 – Talk 1: Alvaro Moya, Talk 2: Nick Zervoudis 20:30 – Open networking at Ovella Negra **Location** [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) [Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9-11, 08005 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) 6th floor **Cost:** Free (RSVP required) *** **Speaker 1: [Alvaro Moya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarormoya/) \- Spec Driven Development with AI** AI can generate large amounts of code, but without clear specifications it still produces fragile and inconsistent results, and the real difference between fast output and reliable features lies in how the problem is defined. This talk introduces Spec-Driven Development with AI, a new paradigm that accelerates the whole development workflow, from vague ideas to production-ready code, all while increasing quality. **Speaker 2: [Nick Zervoudis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzervoudis/) \- Building a Personal OS That Thinks the Way I Do** Nick is building a personal operating system using Claude Code, Wispr Flow, and Obsidian - processing all his voice notes, meeting transcripts, articles, and ideas to scale his consultancy. It all runs under a single repo built off plain markdown files. See you soon!

You thought we would skip February? NO! We're back, baby! February Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan and Giorgio Polvara from Perk** **19:00 The 2600€ Mistake: How we saved 90% on Cloud Costs by breaking the SSR Myth** Speaker: [Danilo Velasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAXUQZYBfPgAdfwWiNG72HHc5rtHIS9pAWY), Staff Web Platform Engineer and Consultant When our Astro/React migration reached 8,000 RPS, 100 pods couldn't prevent the crash loops. Discover how mastering Node.js internals—Cluster API, file descriptors, and strict timeouts—slashed our bill from 2,850€ to 250€ while handling 1.6B monthly views. A war story about why "frontend-only" thinking fails on the server. **19:25 400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical.** Speaker: [Anemari Fiser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAsj0FIBwsd5kRTr2_wWLQKe-vFNZDCtNlE)\, O’Reilly Author \| Engineering Leader After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment, and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** **Perk** The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is designed to eliminate the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams' morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work for over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and are backed by first-class investors such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

En este meetup tenemos planificadas dos charlas breves de Kotlin complementarias. **1) Errores en Kotlin: más allá del try-catch:** Una constante en toda aplicación que se desarrolle es la necesidad de gestionar errores. La gestión de errores se puede hacer de muchas formas, y trataremos algunas de las mismas que nos han sido útiles, incluyendo herramientas de programación funcional. **2) Slides as Code: tu presentación también compila:** Con Kotlin se pueden hacer muchísimas cosas, y algo que seguramente no sabías es que también *se pueden hacer diapositivas*! En esta charla te explicamos cómo. **Info del evento** El evento será en **las oficinas de Basetis, en la Pedrera** (Casa Milà). El **acceso** será de 18:30 a 19:00 por **carrer Provença** (no la entrada principal), y **la charla empezará a las 19h**. Daremos más detalles para el acceso cuando se acerque la fecha. **Idioma:** la charla será en castellano. Haremos streaming de la sesión para quien no pueda asistir. Que **sólo respondan que asistirán quienes vayan presencialmente**.

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

This is the second of a series of meetups dedicated to exploring the exciting world of **[OpenTelemetry](https://opentelemetry.io/)** within the cloud-native ecosystem. Whether you're just curious about observability or already a seasoned OpenTelemetry user, this series will offer valuable insights, practical knowledge, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the Barcelona cloud-native community. **Location** [Glovo](https://about.glovoapp.com/): c/Llull 108\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/371qvgfN5jj7atpcA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/371qvgfN5jj7atpcA) ** Here's a sneak peek of the agenda:** **18:30:** Check-in and welcome **18:45:** ️ "**The 44% Price I Paid for Observability**" by **[Adrián Pastén](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-pasten/)**, Software Engineer at [ApiumHub](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apium_hub/)**.** I added OpenTelemetry to find performance bottlenecks in my Kubernetes PHP application. Instead, OTEL became the bottleneck - consuming 44% of my system capacity and dropping throughput from 2,519 to 1,400 requests per second. Through live metrics and real production scenarios, I'll share what auto-instrumentation actually costs, when observability tools become performance killers, and practical strategies for getting the insights you need without destroying the speed you fought for. **19:15:** ️ **"Efficient Tail Sampling at Glovo"** by **[Dani Medina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-medina-3084b878/)**, Principal Software Engineer at [Glovo](https://about.glovoapp.com/) In this insightful talk, Dani delves into how Glovo has implemented a tailored tail sampling strategy to achieve two critical objectives: keeping operational costs under control and empowering developers to identify error traces effectively. **19:45 - 20:30:** Networking, Snacks, and Drinks We appreciate **[Glovo](https://about.glovoapp.com/)**'s generosity in hosting us at their Barcelona office and providing snacks & refreshments. Thank you so much See you there!

For this month's Meetup, we are partnering with **bsport** to offer two sessions about: **Faststream** and **Implementing guidelines and good practices with AI and semgrep.** \-\-\- Schedule: * 18:00: Welcome * ️ 18:30: Talks * **&** 19:45: Networking, food and drinks! * 21:00: Bye! \-\-\- * ➡️ **What:** Faststream: A Modern Wrapper for Publisher/Consumer Implementations * **Who**: Felix Morillas Navas * ⏱ **Duration**: 30 minutes * **Language**: English * **Abstract**: Design a structured project implementation with comprehensive tests and scalability features for a larger application using a simple wrapper pattern. \-\-\-\- * ➡️ **What:** Implementing guidelines and good practices with AI and semgrep * **Who**: Adam Fourure * ⏱ **Duration**: 30 minutes * **Language**: English * **Abstract**: Adam will present how to enforce good practices and guidelines in your development workflow via modern tooling. We will explore three ways to do static analysis : * at code level via deterministic linters (notably via semgrep) * integrate your own custom business rules on top of the usual tools (ruff, mypy, etc.) * at review level via a fine-tuned AI code-reviewer (also integrated in modern IDE) \-\-\-\- ➡️ Location: [Passatge de Tasso, 8, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEGUkzFzoHtsP33D6) \-\-\-\- ➡️ Access Control * The security access control requires an **attendee list** (full name) and a **means of identification** (DNI, NIE, passport) * ⚠️ Make sure you register for the event with your **full name** and **ID**. Otherwise, you will be REMOVED from the attendance list. * You’ll be asked to provide that ID to access the building. * People under 18 years old shall be accompanied by a legal guardian \-\-\-\- ➡️ Only register if you can attend! * There are limited seats, so please be responsible when signing up * If you can't make it, please free up your seat, so someone else can attend. We keep a list with repeated offenders! \-\-\-\- ➡️ More at https://pybcn.org: * We want talk proposals! [Send yours](https://pybcn.org/pybcn_association/propose-a-talk/) * Want to [publish a job offer](https://pybcn.org/job-offers)? * Follow [@PyBCN](https://twitter.com/pybcn), [@PyBCN in BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/pybcn.org) for pictures, slides, videos and more

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* 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. **YouTube Link** TBA

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well.** **We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs." **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints. In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm