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Leipzig Gophers #58 - Agentic Coding with Beads
Leipzig Gophers #58 - Agentic Coding with Beads
## Beads: Go Open Source Projects in the Age of AI Hello, 世界! For meetup #58 on Tuesday [Mar 31, 2026 19:00 CET](https://www.meetup.com/leipzig-golang/events/312537698/) we are happy to have [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) give us an intro to [beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads), specifically: > How agents perform long-running tasks and pass context seamlessly to each other. [Beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads) is a rising Go project that brings structured planning to any workflow, whether agentic or hands-on. [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) will present his favorite techniques, TUI projects and what Rob Pike thinks about the current state of affairs. The beads project is less than six months old (2025-10-11), but already well beyond 250 KLOC, with more than 200 KLOC written in Go. We are always interested in developer tools. At [#44](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/), less than two years ago, not a single AI coding tool did make it to [our list](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/). Looking forward to this foray into the agentic coding space. ### Schedule * 18:45 Doors open * 19:00 Welcome * 19:10 Beads * 19:45 Open discussion We’ll meet: * in person at [Basislager Leipzig](https://basislager.co), at [Peterssteinweg 14, 04107 Leipzig](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1fMkeDSPZ7Aauszh8) ([OSM](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3504864558)) * and online via [Jitsi](https://meet.jit.si/LeipzigGophers58) Join us to discuss SOTA dev tools and more. Learn more at [https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/) and [https://golangleipzig.space/](https://golangleipzig.space/)
Global AI Nuremberg | What's New & What's Hot - Best Practices Austausch
Global AI Nuremberg | What's New & What's Hot - Best Practices Austausch
**HINWEIS: DIESES MEETUP FINDET AUSSCHLIESSLICH REMOTE STATT.** Das nächste Meetup der Global AI Nuremberg User Group steht an und diesmal als offener Austausch rund um den aktuellen Stand der KI-Modelle und wie wir diese heute nutzen! Wir wollen uns bewusst **nicht** hinsetzen und erklären, wie KI funktioniert, keine Demos zeigen und auch nicht nur Marketing Bla Bla zeigen, sondern echte Erfahrungen austauschen und zusammen ausprobieren, was gut geht und was einfach gar nicht geht! Stattdessen geht es darum, gemeinsam draufzuschauen, wo wir gerade stehen: * Was tut sich bei den Modellen? * Was funktioniert gut und was weniger gut oder was geht einfach gar nicht?! * Welche Entwicklungen fallen auf? * Was nutzt man aktuell und was hat man vielleicht auch schon wieder beiseitegelegt? Im Fokus stehen dabei Copilot und natürlich alle anderen Modelle wie Claude, Gemini & Co. und Perplexity, aber ohne festen Fahrplan. Vielleicht auch Claw und Moltbook?! Jeder bringt mit, was ihn gerade beschäftigt: Beobachtungen, Fragen, Einschätzungen oder einfach Neugier. **Format:** Offener Austausch, hybrid **Ort:** Schwabach oder remote

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Leipzig Gophers #58 - Agentic Coding with Beads
Leipzig Gophers #58 - Agentic Coding with Beads
## Beads: Go Open Source Projects in the Age of AI Hello, 世界! For meetup #58 on Tuesday [Mar 31, 2026 19:00 CET](https://www.meetup.com/leipzig-golang/events/312537698/) we are happy to have [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) give us an intro to [beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads), specifically: > How agents perform long-running tasks and pass context seamlessly to each other. [Beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads) is a rising Go project that brings structured planning to any workflow, whether agentic or hands-on. [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) will present his favorite techniques, TUI projects and what Rob Pike thinks about the current state of affairs. The beads project is less than six months old (2025-10-11), but already well beyond 250 KLOC, with more than 200 KLOC written in Go. We are always interested in developer tools. At [#44](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/), less than two years ago, not a single AI coding tool did make it to [our list](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/). Looking forward to this foray into the agentic coding space. ### Schedule * 18:45 Doors open * 19:00 Welcome * 19:10 Beads * 19:45 Open discussion We’ll meet: * in person at [Basislager Leipzig](https://basislager.co), at [Peterssteinweg 14, 04107 Leipzig](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1fMkeDSPZ7Aauszh8) ([OSM](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3504864558)) * and online via [Jitsi](https://meet.jit.si/LeipzigGophers58) Join us to discuss SOTA dev tools and more. Learn more at [https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/) and [https://golangleipzig.space/](https://golangleipzig.space/)
Global AI Nuremberg | What's New & What's Hot - Best Practices Austausch
Global AI Nuremberg | What's New & What's Hot - Best Practices Austausch
**HINWEIS: DIESES MEETUP FINDET AUSSCHLIESSLICH REMOTE STATT.** Das nächste Meetup der Global AI Nuremberg User Group steht an und diesmal als offener Austausch rund um den aktuellen Stand der KI-Modelle und wie wir diese heute nutzen! Wir wollen uns bewusst **nicht** hinsetzen und erklären, wie KI funktioniert, keine Demos zeigen und auch nicht nur Marketing Bla Bla zeigen, sondern echte Erfahrungen austauschen und zusammen ausprobieren, was gut geht und was einfach gar nicht geht! Stattdessen geht es darum, gemeinsam draufzuschauen, wo wir gerade stehen: * Was tut sich bei den Modellen? * Was funktioniert gut und was weniger gut oder was geht einfach gar nicht?! * Welche Entwicklungen fallen auf? * Was nutzt man aktuell und was hat man vielleicht auch schon wieder beiseitegelegt? Im Fokus stehen dabei Copilot und natürlich alle anderen Modelle wie Claude, Gemini & Co. und Perplexity, aber ohne festen Fahrplan. Vielleicht auch Claw und Moltbook?! Jeder bringt mit, was ihn gerade beschäftigt: Beobachtungen, Fragen, Einschätzungen oder einfach Neugier. **Format:** Offener Austausch, hybrid **Ort:** Schwabach oder remote

Open Innovation Events Near You

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Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!
Open Volleyball
Open Volleyball
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT AI ART Columbus
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.
Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced! **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *Leading EDJE* for hosting our meetup! Leading EDJE specializes in helping organizations innovate and solve complex problems. EDJE does this with their "A" player team of professionals using agile methodologies and SCRUM management techniques to give organizations a competitive advantage that sets them apart. Learn more at https://www.leadingedje.com/ **THANK YOU** *Amazon Web Services* for sponsoring pizza! Learn more at https://aws.amazon.com/. **DIRECTIONS** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017 (3rd floor) **FREE PARKING** at the Endres Garage across the street, 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab for a future meetup?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).