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BJJ Gi ETP DNA Group Class (All Levels)
### **Address**
311b Jln Besar, #03-01, Singapore 208970
### **Schedule**
Fridays 12PM - 1PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Thunder Pong Table Tennis@Bukit Batok Friday
Thunder Pong 雷攻乒乓 Table Tennis For Intermediate Level
(3 Hours Friday 7pm-10pm)
Join us at Thunder Pong, the ultimate ground for table tennis enthusiasts for all levels!
A private table tennis place exclusively for low to high intermediate level players or above. Whether you're honing your skills or just starting your table tennis journey again, this session is perfect for you.
**Skill Level**:
This session is open to low to high intermediate level players and aboveI f you can handle good rallies, have good serve, able to play competitively and eager to improve your game, we encourage you to participate.
We kindly request that participants have a good understanding of the game's rules and are committed to fair play.
**Equipment Requirements**:
Please bring your own table tennis paddles. We will provide table tennis tables and balls. We use Nittaku/DFish/DHS 3Star 40+ balls for consistency, but you are welcome to bring your preferred equipment if desired.
**Venue Features**:
Venue is equipped with high-grade 7mm ITTF-approved flooring, ensuring optimal playing conditions and enhanced performance.
Venue is equipped with air-conditioning for a comfortable playing experience.
**Rules and Regulations**:
1. **Timing**: The event will run from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
2. **Footwear**: **Only Indoor court shoes are allowed on the game area while playing**
**RUNNING SHOES, TRACK SHOES, OUTDOOR SHOES OR SLIPPERS ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED**
3. **Safety**: Please ensure you follow all safety guidelines and play responsibly. Any damage caused to the equipment or venue will be the responsibility of the individual involved.
4. **Confirmation**: Spots is limited. To secure your spot, please RSVP by joining the waitlist. Priority will be given to regulars on a first-come, first-served basis
5. **Waitlist**: If you are on the waitlist you will be notified if a spot becomes available.
6. **Hygiene**: To maintain cleanliness and prevent damage to the table tennis area, we advise players not to eat inside the playing area.
**RSVP**:
**$9 per session**
Payment by Paynow only
Please join the waitlist to confirm your attendance. Once you are on the waitlist, please send me a private message to exchange contact information. Once you are moved to the RSVP going list, kindly make the payment before the event begins.
As much as we would want more numbers limitations 8 pax Is allowed per session
If you have any questions or would like to confirm your attendance, please feel free to contact me directly.
Let's come together for an exciting and challenging table tennis session! Most Importantly making new friends while leveling up your TT skills.
**Disclaimer and Terms Agreement**:
By participating in the Thunder Pong table tennis session, you agree to the following terms:
1. **Responsibility**: You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and at your own risk. Thunder Pong and its organizers will not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the session.
2. **Health and Fitness**: You confirm that you are in good health and have no medical conditions that could be aggravated by physical activity. If you have any concerns, it is your responsibility to consult a medical professional before participating.
3. **Conduct and Sportsmanship**: You agree to conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and treat fellow participants with respect and courtesy. Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate or disruptive may result in your removal from the session.
4. **Personal Belongings**: You are responsible for the safety of your personal belongings. Thunder Pong and its organizers will not be held liable for any loss or damage to personal items.
5. **Photography and Videography**: By participating in the session, you grant Thunder Pong the right to use photographs and videos taken during the event for promotional purposes.
Please read and understand these terms before confirming your attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
**Thunder Pong Table Tennis @ Wcega**
GDG Monthly Meetup #2601 - Google DeepMind
Register at [bit.ly/gdgsg-jan26](https://bit.ly/gdgsg-jan26)
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Join us for an exclusive session with Thorsten Schaeff, Developer Relations Engineer at Google DeepMind. This isn't just another overview; it’s your first look at the next generation of multimodal models and the tools that will redefine your development workflow.
What to expect:
* Meet Gemini 3: Be among the first to explore the capabilities of the latest Gemini 3 family, including the highly anticipated Nano Banana Pro model.
* Defy Gravity: Discover Google Antigravity, the new tool designed to remove friction from your build process.
* Master the Studio: A guided walkthrough of Google AI Studio to help you prototype faster and smarter.
Whether you are an AI researcher or a mobile developer looking to integrate on-device smarts, this session will equip you with the knowledge to accelerate your work.
#GoogleDeepMind #GoogleForDevelopers #GDGSingapore
✅GUNUNG LAMBAK 南峇山 LEISURE HIKE + KLUANG TOWN 居銮 GUIDED TOUR
**GUNUNG LAMBAK 南峇山 LEISURE HIKE + KLUANG TOWN 居銮**
**Date: 17 Jan 2026 (Sat)**
**INTERESTED, WHATAPPS 94884478 Wilfred or SIGN-UP HER**E
[https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/312634728/](https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/312634728/)
**Watch Gunung Lambak Hike, you-tube complemented by: Hey Haffiz**
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ASzyQPdEw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ASzyQPdEw)**
**Gunung Lambak Leisure Hike to 510m (1030am-230pm)**
is located 5 km from Kluang Town and is one of the most famous hiking sites in the area and is quite popular among climbers from Singapore. Gunung Lambak hiking trail is a good platform to train stamina and fitness to conquer other challenging mountains.
**KLUANG TOWN 柔佛居銮 Relaxing:-**
Kluang is a small town and is Famous for Local Food, Attractions & List of Food to Buy! You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.
**\*\* Kluang Town Guided Tour (3pm-530pm)**
\*\* Street Art Kluang
\*\* Coffee Powder Factory
\*\* Tong Huat Confectionery
\*\* Yuen Fatt Biskut
\*\* Kluang Coffee Powder Factory
**INCLUDE:**
• 1 Event Host
• Mountain Guide
• Transportation:
14 pax > Van
Bus > 15 pax or more
• All Activities as mentioned
**EXCLUDE:**
Personal Insurance
Items Not Mentioned In Itinerary
Group Dinner included if group-size is 10 or more
**Event Details:**
**◾Cost: $120/person**
**Promotions:**
**2 persons sign up and payment together is $110/person**
**3 or more sign up and payment together is $100/person**
**PAYMENT:**
Please Paynow $xxx/person to UEN 201727764C Wilfred Go Travelling & Hiking Pte or Bank Transfer to DBS Current Account 0029069789 and Text 94884478 with Print-screen Receipt
**TA License No 03066**
**TA NAME: WILFRED GO TRAVELLING & HIKING PTE LTD**
**To Connect With Us:**
**1\. Telegram Channel: [https://t.me/wilfredtravelsg](https://t.me/wilfredtravelsg)**
**2\. Whatapps Channel:**
**[https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJmIsU9mrGTPqpect3l](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJmIsU9mrGTPqpect3l)**
**3\. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar](https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar)**
**Suggested Itinerary:-**
•Saturday(D)
645am-Gather at Marsiling MRT Bus Stop
650am-Depart Marsiling MRT Bus Stop
730am-Depart JB Custom
9am-Stopover for Highway R&R Breakfast/Pack Lunch
1030am-Briefing and commence hike
12pm-Summit@ 510m
1230pm-Descend
2pm- Back to Meeting Point
215pm-Shower/ Quick Change
3pm- Guided Tour@ Kluang Town
530pm- Group Dinner >10 pax
630pm-Depart JB Custom
9pm- JB Custom
10pm: Marsiling MRT
**Disclaimer, Indemnity and Terms of Participation:**
The participant acknowledges that this is an adventure trip. The itinerary serves as a guide only and changes may be required.
All participants are strongly advised to have travel insurance.
The participant agrees to assume all risks and indemnifies the organizers against all claims, disputes.
\-\-\-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS\-\-\-
https://www.wilfredtravel.org/terms-and-conditions
BY PARTICIPATE, I READ, AGREED & ACCEPTED TERM & CONDITION
[Geekster] Chill & Relax
🎲 **Looking to unwind after a hectic week?**
Join us for an evening of **board games**, casual **chit-chat**, and meaningful **networking**! Unlike our usual "Geek Out Stress Out" sessions, which dive deep into intense gameplay, this session emphasizes mingling and networking in a laid-back setting. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. Enjoy a variety of games that encourage interaction and laughter, making it easy to connect with others. Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you're sure to have a great time and expand your social circle. Don't miss this chance to relax, play, and expand your network in the most enjoyable way possible!
**Venue:** Geekster
**Time:** 7pm to 11pm (Every Fri)
**Address:** 100 Lorong 23 Geylang #03-02 S388398 (Near to Aljunied MRT, take the shorter path at Atrix Bulding)
**Fee**: S$8 per entry inclusive of ONE complimentary drink
**🎲 Play Arena Rules 🎲**
1️⃣ Max capacity: 30 people (excluding Geekster). RSVP is first come, first served. If you can’t make it, please de-RSVP so others on the waitlist can join. ✅🔄
2️⃣ Be respectful—no excessive noise or aggressive behavior. 🚫🎭
3️⃣ You’re welcome to bring your own games! Just make sure they’re ***clean*** and ***mold-free***. Comment below with what you're bringing. 😊🎲
4️⃣ Handle all games with care. Damage to Geekster’s games may incur a replacement fee. 💸⚠️
5️⃣ No outside food or drinks (except plain water). Keep food and drinks away from games. 🚱🍔
6️⃣ Feeling unwell? Please stay home. Hosts may deny entry if needed. 🤒❌
7️⃣ Keep an eye on your belongings; management isn’t responsible for lost items. 🎒👀
8️⃣ Theft = police report + permanent ban. 🚔🚨
Please join our **Telegram** group here for more details/updates:
[https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1](https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1)
**CONNECT WITH US!**
📌 Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/geekster.sg/)
📌 Join our newsletter on our [website](https://www.geekster.sg/)
GTUG Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
BJJ Gi ETP DNA Group Class (Adults & Teens, All levels)
**For ages 13 and above.**
This class focuses on the most essential techniques that all ETP students must learn.
### **Address**
311b Jln Besar, #03-01, Singapore 208970
### **Schedule**
Saturdays 11AM - 1145AM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
TRAINING HIKE: Rucking at MacRitchie - Full Loop
**Get Ready for the Mountains**
For all adventure seekers training for your next trek, or simply be always ready for one! Join me and our trip participants for a training hike:
Meet/End: MacRitchie Reservoir, outside Gink-Go Cafe (formerly Mushroom Cafe)
Distance: 11km
Duration: ~2.5 hours
**Note that this is not a leisure hike. We will be fast-hike at 4.5-5km/hour for the entire 11km full loop.**
**Ruck It Up**
Rucking is simply walking/hiking with a weighted pack on your back. Rucking builds muscle and strength while improving cardio & endurance and well… burn up more calories! A day pack of +/-5kg will be a good start, or more for that multi-day trek. Loading up is optional; especially if you may have any health or medical restrictions. We can do a weigh-in of your pack for your own progress tracking if you are up for it.
**NOTE:**
* advised to have some light breakfast before the workout
* bring sufficient water and food/snacks for refuel. water refill point available at around halfway mark.
* Waterproof your items and be rain-equipped (rain cover, rain jacket, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
* Hiking poles (optional)
*In case of Cat 1 (bad weather); any change of plans will be announced on the morning of hike*
The 'Waitlist' may not go in order as we reserve the right to prioritize the spots for our trip participants who are training for our upcoming treks. Thank you for your understanding!
Join us on social media to keep updated with our latest adventures!
[https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited](https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited)
🏓 Weekend Sunset Pickleball Social – Good Vibes! 🌅🎉 (Havelock)
### **Pickleball Sunset Mixer! 🏓🎉**
An evening of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory.
This isn’t your average mixer—we’re trying something new:
***
**📍 Location:** 317 Outram Rd, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075
🕖 **Time:** **5PM - 7PM**
💵 **Cost:** $20 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon).
**Early bird rate ($15 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)**
To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below:
📲 Early Price: https://hitpay.link/5vjeff
📲 Normal Price: https://hitpay.link/8a9zhl
✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that.
(Payment Details will be updated on the page shortly)
⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out.
### What’s the Plan?
We’re going Round Robin style, which is just a nice way of saying you’ll keep playing and meeting new people until your arms fall off.
#### 🎮 What’s the Game Plan?
Here’s how the courts are split:
🎾 **1 Beginner Court** (*For newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*)
* Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules.
* Can sustain short rallies and demonstrate basic strokes but still working on consistency.
🏅 **1 Intermediate Court**
* Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies
* Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress
* Great for those ready to level up
🏆 **Official Tournament Balls:**
All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience.
**Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court.
**Rules of the Game**:
* **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents.
* **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah).
* **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win.
* **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay?
***
### **Why You’ll Love It:**
* Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills.
* End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after.
***
**What to Bring:**
* Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging).
* Water bottle—don’t faint halfway
* Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways.
🔔 **Friendly Reminder:**
Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. 💪
🎟️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited!
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Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**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
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus.
In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks.
Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! 🎂 🎈 🍨 🎁 💐 🧁 🎉 🥳 🍰 🪅 📅
*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄
**Summary**
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar.
Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup.
**Activities**
As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only).
* *Duckpin Bowling*
[Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person.
* *Pinball*
[Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters.
* *Arcade*
Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free!
* *Patio Pong*
The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Ping Pong*
The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables.
They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to.
* *Hookie*
You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free!
* *Bocce*
Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Foosball*
Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters.
* *Giant Jenga*
Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free!
* *Skeeball*
There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free!
* *Giant Connect Four*
On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free!
* *Bubble Hockey*
This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters.
* *Cornhole*
There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Basketball*
There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters.
* *NES and Sega Genesis video games*
These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free!
* *The Big Metal Indoor Slide*
This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything.
**Outdoor Patio**
Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option.
As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie.
**Food**
Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products.
You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks.
You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app.
**Parking**
I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above.
They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app.
I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level.
The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage.
**Where we'll meet**
I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived.
**Peroration**
Come on out and say hi! 😄
Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What we’ll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**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).
For this first meeting of the year, we will be reviewing submissions for the
[Your Program is Hideous and Obfuscated Challenge (YPHOC). ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13zbxwElpJqPMuAN4Ele2hUgsqtFKzH3OCTL5NEeiLKQ)Submissions for this challenge are due by January 12th, 2026. The details can be found here:
or on our website
http://www.cohpy.org
See Our [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
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
Software ate the world, Agents are eating Software Engineering
2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped.
This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.





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