Independent Game Development

Join us for an evening dedicated to the evolving landscape of software engineering. As our tools become more powerful, our focus shifts from simply writing syntax to building architecture and stronger teams. We’ll explore two distinct sides of this evolution: the human side, where **peer and mob programming** foster trust and shared ownership, and the technical side, where **AI agents** allow us to "print code" and one-shot complex features. Whether you are looking to improve "team quality" or manage the "review bottleneck" of AI-driven development, this meetup offers practical insights for every engineer. This English-language event will be held at the **Formlabs Budapest office**, where we'll provide snacks and drinks to fuel conversations. Arrival is from 17:30, Announcements and agenda at 17:55, first presentations will start at 18:00. \-\-\- **Peer Programming to increase "Team Quality"** **with [Nico Riedmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-riedmann/)** Most engineers are familiar with pair programming. Your team may already encourage it to foster learning or as an alternative to ensuring code quality via pull-request reviews. This talk will show you the impact that collaboratively creating code has on "team quality" rather than just "code quality" - creating opportunities to build trust, increase shared ownership, and define and better understand a shared vision. And if you weren’t convinced before, we’ll end with a few practical tips on getting started with pair and mob-programming. **One-Shotting Features: The Reality of Agentic Workflows** **With [János Molnár](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%A1nos-moln%C3%A1r-9b582896/)** This talk explores our journey from using AI as a glorified auto-complete to one-shotting complex features. I’ll discuss our team’s evolution from using AI for basic code generation to adopting agentic workflows that shift our focus toward planning and architecture. We’ll explore the benefits of this high-level approach alongside the "review bottleneck" that occurs when AI velocity outpaces human auditing, and how we adapted our processes while releasing and building our Greenhouse project. \-\-\- Come learn and connect with other tech enthusiasts. See you there! You can also find the recordings of previous events on the [@DevBPMeetup YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@DevBPMeetup).

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és gyere el csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál. 🗺 Hogyan találsz meg minket: A tanulótér felújítása miatt az eseményt a FSZEK Ötpacsirta u-i épületében tartjuk (Ötpacsirta u. 4., a Központi Könyvtár bejáratával szemben): az épületbe beérve gyere fel az első emeletre a balra található lépcsőn. A termünk rögtön a lépcsősorral szemben lesz. 💡 Részvételi díj: Nincs. :) 🥤 Étel-ital: Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet. 🕑 A menetrend: 17:00–17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni? 17:30–18:30 – Csendes olvasás 18:30–19:30 – Választható beszélgetés a könyvekről (magyarul) Extra: Az esemény után igény szerinti afterezés a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást. Fontos: Ez egy teljesen magyar nyelvű esemény. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik. Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet. A részvétel ingyenes, de a helyek korlátozottak. A helyedet a hivatalos Meetup eseményen való regisztrációval tudod biztosítani: Várunk szeretettel! \-\-\-\- Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.

**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?** Join us for a laid-back evening at **Beer People**, a craft beer bar owned and run by digital nomads who turned their Budapest dream into a local business. It is the perfect spot to share stories over a drink, whether that is one of their many craft beers, a cider, a spirit, a glass of wine, or something nonalcoholic. There is no formal agenda, just good vibes, real conversations, and a few tables reserved for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives who understand the ups and downs of building your own path. We look forward to meeting you.

Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

Reining Vivien kiállítása a családi emlékezet törékeny rétegeit tárja fel, az emlékezés és felejtés közötti bizonytalan határmezsgyén. Az alkotói kutatás az anyai nagymama fotógyűjteményéből és az elmesélt, illetve elhallgatott családi történetekből indul ki. Ezek az emléktöredékek nem csupán kiindulópontként szolgálnak, hanem magát az alkotói folyamatot is meghatározzák. A munkák központi technikai eleme a viasz visszakaparása, amely nem pusztán formai megoldás, hanem az emlékezés vizuális metaforája. A beviaszolt felület feltárása az (újra)emlékezés gesztusaként jelenik meg. A kép nem egyszerre tárul fel, hanem hiányokon, torzulásokon és elmosódásokon keresztül válik láthatóvá. Az alkotás folyamata így párhuzamba kerül az emlékek felidézésének bizonytalan, gyakran töredékes természetével. A KÓRTÖRTÉNET nem egy dokumentációt mutat be, hanem érzékeny képi lenyomatot ad a felejtésről, az emlékezés sérülékenységéről és arról, hogyan válik az identitás bizonytalanná, amikor a személyes múlt darabjai lassan eltűnnek. Megnyitó: 2026. 02. 19. 18:00 **Megnyitja: Kallós Judit, művészettörténész** **Helyszín: Paloma Artspace Galéria** (1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos u. 14 –16. udvarban az emeleti jobb sarokban) A megnyitó és a kiállítás is ingyenesen látogatható. Regisztráció nem szükséges.

**A 2026-os meetup évadot egy AI SEO workshoppal indítjuk: valós projekten, lépésről lépésre vesszük végig az AI Search és SEO folyamatát, gyakorlati, kevésbé ismert tippekkel. Előadó: Papp Gábor (The Pitch).** **Program:** * 17:45 – 18:00: érkezés * 18:05 – 19:30: AI SEO workshop * 19:30 – 19:45: Q&A * 20:00-ig esemény zárás, kötetlen beszélgetés **Regisztráció:** Az eseményen való részvétel ingyenes, de a létszámkorlát miatt regisztrációhoz kötött. Regisztrálni a Meetup felületén tudsz. Az eseményre csak akkor tudjuk biztosítani a belépésed, ha ezt legkésőbb az eseményt megelőző napon éjfélig megteszed. **Egyéb információk:** A terem befogadóképessége 50 fő. Aki RSVP-zik, de nem tud jönni, az legkésőbb 24 órával a meetup kezdése előtt mondja le a részvételi szándékát. Mások elől ne vegyük el a helyet! A meetupot követően az előadások slide-jait mindig a Meetup rendszerén keresztül küldjük ki, így automatikusan megkapja az, aki valóban ott is volt az eseményen. Ez akkor működik, ha nem iratkozol le a hírlevelekről (Meetup szolgálati közlemények). A workshopról és az élő kódolásról nem készül felvétel és nem kerül streamelésre sem. Köszönjük!

“*Men being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent.*” ― John Locke, Second Treatise of Government *“There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. (Cambridge University Press (September 29, 1989)”* ― Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brède et de Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws *“The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.”* ― John Stuart Mill, On Liberty ## The Birth of Liberalism Liberalism emerges as a response to **absolute power**, religious conflict, and arbitrary authority. In this session, we explore the foundations of liberal democracies through three key thinkers, each addressing a different dimension of political power: **legitimacy, institutions, and liberty**. ## Core Thinkers ### **John Locke** * Natural rights: life, liberty, property * Government by consent * Political power as conditional * Right to resist illegitimate authority ### **Montesquieu** * Separation of powers * Liberty as protection from arbitrary rule * Checks and balances * Institutional restraint ### **John Stuart Mill** * Individual liberty * Harm principle * Freedom of speech * Tyranny of the majority **Introduction (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the guests. **Questions to discuss: (1 hour and 45 minutes)** **Locke related:** * If rights are “natural,” who decides today when they conflict? * Does property still legitimize political power in a world of inherited wealth and financial abstraction? * Would Locke recognize modern taxation, surveillance, or emergency powers as legitimate? * Do we still believe in a real “right to resistance,” or only in theory? **Montesquieu related:** * Are separation of powers and checks still effective in today's estates? * What is the difference between institutions and bureaucracies? * Can power shift from institutions, to bureaucracies, to algorithms? * How can liberal institutions survive permanent states of exception (crises, wars, pandemics)? * Is slow decision-making a safeguard or a liability in the 21st century? * Where does power concentrate today despite formal separation? **John Stuart Mill related:** * Is social pressure more coercive today than the state itself? * How does “harm” according to Stuart Mill fit in an age of social media outrage? * Can free speech survive when offense is treated as violence? * Are we still willing to defend individuality or is moral conformity more important? * Would Mill see oppression in our democratic times? **General critical questions:** * Is modern liberalism still about limiting power, or mainly about managing society? * Can liberal democracies survive when large parts of the population no longer believe institutions are neutral? * Is today’s crisis of liberalism a moral failure, an economic one, or an institutional one? * Can liberal democracy exist outside Western historical conditions? * Can liberalism tolerate movements that openly oppose it? * Is liberalism too slow for the speed of modern politics and technology? **Critical questions from the right:** * Why do populist movements reject liberalism? * If liberalism weakens borders and traditions, can it still demand loyalty? * Has liberalism underestimated the political force of identity, culture, and belonging? * Can liberal democracy defend itself without becoming illiberal? * Is liberalism an external cultural imposition? **Critical questions from the left:** * When equality conflicts with liberty, which does liberalism choose? * Should equality come from public institutions or activist movements? * Is economic inequality undermining liberal legitimacy? * Can liberal values be separated from US influence and power? * Are anti-Western movements rejecting liberalism, or Western hypocrisy? **RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup to save your space and if you cannot assist, yield your space to another person in the waiting list. Open to donations from 400 HUF to keep the costs of the meetup (cash or Revolut)

**We are back. And by popular demand: We are finally doing this on a Friday!** For Event #4, we’re flipping the script. Forget the best practices. This time, we're focusing on **worst practices.** We’ll dissect real business failures through three lenses: legal, psychological, and marketing. Decisions that looked smart on paper, passed approval, and still detonated. We’ll revisit familiar disasters like **Theranos** and **Fyre Festival**, then go deeper into lesser-known, more uncomfortable cases and even scandals including global brand implosions and local examples like **Shrooly**. **This isn’t about laughing at failure.** It’s about understanding how smart teams convince themselves bad ideas are good ones, and learning how to spot the moment everything starts going wrong. **The Agenda & What You'll Learn** Three angles, one goal: Make sure you don't end up on this list next year. * **17:45:** Arrive, grab a drink (it's Friday!), and connect. * **18:00 – 18:15: How NOT to run your business (legal angle).** We look at the structural red flags that sink ships. From the valuation hallucinations of **WeWork** to the **Honey scam** and local hardware flops like **Shrooly**. We’ll cover how to mismanage cash, ignore the law, and implode your company from the inside out. * **18:15 – 18:30: How NOT to gain customers (marketing angle).** “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” is how this always starts. Then the backlash hits. We’ll break down campaigns that went viral for all the wrong reasons - from **Pepsi and Bumble** to **Bud Light and Apple** \- unpacking how rebrands\, stunts\, and culture\-driven ads cross the line from attention to alienation\, and how brands lose their audience because of some 'viral' ideas\. * **18:30 – 18:35:** **🎁** A super secret surprise * **18:35 – 18:50: How NOT to handle customers (psychological angle).** Users don’t leave when something breaks, instead they leave when something feels off. We’ll explore dark UX patterns, manipulative design, and behavioral shortcuts that quietly cross ethical lines from **friend.com** to platforms that optimized engagement until users turned hostile. This is how loyal users become your loudest critics. * **18:50 – 19:00:** A very special announcement * **19:00 – 20:00:** Genuine networking & conversations with quality food and drinks. * **20:00 onwards:** We are heading to a nearby bar. Since **nobody** has work tomorrow, we expect the conversation to go late. **Who Is This For?** This is for freelancers, digital nomads, and founders in Budapest who want to disaster-proof their work. Join a community of curious, open-minded people for an honest conversation. No corporate fluff, just genuine connections. If you want actionable takeaways on what *not* to do, this is for you. **Location** We'll be hosting at the fantastic **KLUSTER Coworking** space. **The Legal Bit** Our imaginary lawyers (who are currently panicking about this event topic) wanted us to mention that we'll be taking some photos. By attending, you consent to this. Thanks for reading, see you on **the 20th**! Bence & Marguerite & Nándi

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we’ll explore the vibrant combination of oil pastels and watercolor to create stunning floral paintings! 🌸🎨 In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll learn how to blend these two mediums to create expressive textures and lively compositions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will offer a relaxing and inspiring space to experiment with color and form. You will go home with your very own art creation, ready to be framed and displayed! **💰 Price: 5500 Ft** All materials are provided—just bring your creativity! 🌿✨

Fedezd fel Budapest egyik legizgalmasabb rejtett udvarát az Astoria közelében! A Paloma Artspace egy 19. századi, neoreneszánsz épület belső udvarában működő alkotói közösség, ahol hazai tervezők és iparművészek dolgoznak. Az 60 perces vezetett séta során megismerheted az épület építésének és 130 évének izgalmas történetét, 🕒 Időpontok: 15:30 17:00 📍 Helyszín: 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 14–16 (1 perc sétára az Astoria M2 és a Ferenciek tere M3 megállótól) 🎟 A program ingyenes, de előzetes regisztráció szükséges: 👉 https://forms.gle/XawRDg91xPa4isTE7

Egy péntek délután, ami az alkotásról és a felfedezésről szól. A Paloma crAfternoon során több bemutatóteremben 5–10 perces mini workshopokkal várunk a belváros szívében, egy rejtett udvarban. A programok között: • természetes fürdősó készítés • bőr kulcstartó készítés • filc kokárda • fa unikornis kitűző • illatkerék játék 🕒 Időpont: 15:00–19:00 között folyamatosan 📍 Helyszín: Paloma Artspace (Astoria/Ferenciek tere mellett) 🎟 A részvétel ingyenes, de a korlátozott alapanyagok miatt előzetes regisztráció szükséges: 👉 https://forms.gle/c6dpi9cdswG6zV5b8 További információ a weboldalunkon: https://www.palomaartspace.hu/crafternoon

We meet at **05:45 AM** (**Gellért Hill**) for a small, low-volume **synthwave / retrowave / ambient** sunrise hang. Coffee or wine in hand, neon-coded accessories welcome, friendships are to be made. This isn’t a party; it’s a shared moment, music, conversation, and Budapest waking up. **Who should join:** Music lovers, sunrise people, photographers, internationals & locals who enjoy calm vibes and good talk. **How it works:** * **RSVP to get the exact pin** (capacity **20**) * **One speaker provided, please don’t bring yours** * 60–90 min flow: ambient → lift at first light * Optional group photo + coffee walk after **Bring:** blanket, coffee/wine, warm layer, subtle 80s/neon touch. **Vibe & etiquette:** quiet & considerate, **leave no trace**, no litter, no drones at dawn, respect neighbors/sleepers. **Lore:** Rumor says the host is a friendly **cyborg** powered by synths and caffeine. Come verify.

FlowDan’s Mix is a Latin-inspired dance party workout. High energy, easy-to-follow choreographies, and nonstop good vibes! Each class has a theme we dance through, plus one song where we drop the steps and enjoy pure free dance. Class fee: 2500 Huf 5 class pass: 10000 Huf

Mit csinál egy IT vállalatnál egy energetikai mérnök és építész-, építő-, villamosmérnökökből álló csapat? Többek között energetikai, út- és vasútépítési projekteket valósít meg innovatív, digitalizációra épülő megoldásokkal. Gyertek el az Accenture ICP csapatának második Meetupjára, melynek fő témája a németországi infrastruktúra- és nagyberuházási projektek lesznek. 📅 **Dátum:** 2026\. február 19\.\, csütörtök\, 18:00 📍 **Helyszín:** Accenture, 1095 Budapest, Lechner Ödön fasor 10/B ✏️ **Regisztráció:** http://bit.ly/4r28Blw 📋 **Program:** 17:30: Érkezés, regisztráció 18:00: Előadások: 🎤 Infrastructure & Capital Projects Insights *(presentation in English)* 🎤 Távközlési állomások költöztetése 🎤 Digitális ütemezés a vasúti infrastruktúrafejlesztésben 🎤 Hogyan támogatja a térinformatika az építőipari és energetikai nagyberuházásokat? 19:00: Networking

**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

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

CABS Double Header Saturday 2/21 - Join us for double the fun. Your first visit is FREE!!

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Join us on the last ay of February for a fun day of gaming !!!

CABS Friday of our 1st Quarter Double Header 2/20 (We do one double header a quarter)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.