Computer Programming
Meet other local people interested in Computer Programming: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Computer Programming group.
0
members
0
groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Check out computer programming events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.
Discover all the computer programming events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.
Absolutely! Find computer programming events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.
Computer Programming Events Today
Join in-person Computer Programming events happening right now
Cloud Native London, June 2026
Hi folks!
Welcome to our June Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our two fantastic speakers and network with your fellow techies over pizza and drinks, or alternatively chat and following along on Youtube or LinkedIn!
6:00 Pizza and drinks
6:30 Welcome
6:45 Universal Mesh: Connect and Secure Everything (Mark Boddington, HAProxy Technologies)
7:15 Building Abstractions That Matter: A Developer Platform on Kubernetes (Chaamini Mangaleswaran, WSO2)
7:45 Wrap up
See you there!
Cheryl (@oicheryl)
**Universal Mesh: Connect and Secure Everything (Mark Boddington, HAProxy Technologies)**
Managing connectivity across diverse business units, clouds, locations, and partners is a complex challenge for large organizations. Traditional solutions like VPNs and firewalls provide network-level connectivity, while Service Mesh offers application-aware traffic management for cloud-native environments – but there’s a huge difference in how these connectivity models are managed, secured, and observed.
Universal Mesh bridges this gap with a unified interconnectivity model – delivering the benefits of Service Mesh in a resource-efficient model that works across your entire infrastructure. Universal Mesh brings together North-South and East-West communication in a consistent pattern to connect every cloud, app, and service.
Join us to discover how Universal Mesh simplifies connectivity management, unifies security and governance, and provides consistent control over traffic flows—regardless of where your applications run or how they’re built.
*Mark began his career at the close of the last millennium, working as a "pimply faced youth" (PFY) managing mini-computers (not Raspberry Pis) and 'windoze boxen' for a local brick company. He eventually specialized in Unix Systems Administration and joined NetBanx, a Silicon Fen company, where he managed and secured the application infrastructure for one of the very first payment gateway operators.*
*In 2006, Mark leveraged his Unix and Networking expertise in a post-sales role at Zeus Technology, a web-server and software Load Balancer vendor. Six months later, he transitioned to pre-sales. He is currently at HAProxy - the world's fastest and most widely used software load balancer - essentially doing the same thing (but with a dash more kubernetes).*
*Connect on Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-boddington](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-boddington)*
**Building Abstractions That Matter: A Developer Platform on Kubernetes (Chaamini Mangaleswaran, WSO2)**
Kubernetes provides powerful building blocks, but turning those blocks into a usable developer platform is hard. Many platform teams end up assembling CI pipelines, deployment tools, portals, and monitoring systems, only to pass the resulting complexity on to developers.In this talk, I’ll share the thinking behind OpenChoreo, an open-source, modular platform designed to sit on top of Kubernetes and make it easier for developers to build and run software without needing to understand everything underneath. The key idea is simple: introduce the right abstractions, so developers can focus on shipping features while platform teams retain control and consistency.In this talk we will discuss practical examples of what to hide, what to expose, and how to avoid turning Kubernetes itself into a developer-facing interface. If you’re building or struggling with an internal developer platform, this talk is for you.
*Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.*
Web Engineering London: AI Agents, Security & Modern Web Systems
Hey hey London folks 👋
We’re excited to kick off a new chapter for our London meetup community! React Advanced London is evolving into Web Engineering London — expanding beyond React to cover the broader world of modern web engineering, from frontend architecture and full-stack systems to AI-powered developer workflows. Join us on **June 3** for the first edition of the new series 🚀
**📍Location:**
20 Farringdon Road EC1M 3HE, Clerkenwell.
**🗣 Call for Proposals**
Have an idea or story to share? Submit your talk proposal through our [CFP form](https://forms.gle/rCiQ8Y4jajiC8AHMA) and take the stage at one of our upcoming meetups!
**🤝 Organized by**
This event made possible thanks to the support from [AI Coding Summit](https://aicodingsummit.com/) and [React Advanced London](https://reactadvanced.com/) organizers – [GitNation](https://portal.gitnation.org/).
**🤝 Sponsored by**
Huge thanks to our friends [Depop](https://www.depop.com/)!
Depop is a circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable, affordable secondhand fashion. Since Depop was founded in 2011, our community of 43M registered users has helped popularise preloved fashion and drive forward resale culture, globally. Explore open opportunities here: [https://depopcareers.com/](https://depopcareers.com/)
**🤝 Want to support our community?**
We’re looking for venue partners and sponsors for future meetups. Let’s discuss collaboration — [contact us!](https://forms.gle/zWYxsanfbhV64dEr5)
**🕑 Event Schedule**
18:00 - Doors open - snacks, beer, socialization
18:30 - Opening notes
**18:40 - Combating On-Platform Phishing at Scale -** **[James McGill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgill-0a997038/)**
**19:05 - Your Agent Is an Infinite Canvas -** **[RL Nabors](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nearestnabors/)**
19:30 - Breaks
**19.45 - An Instant Backend for the Open Web - [Daniel Roe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-roe/)**
**20:10 - Networking, Open Mic Lightning Talks**
Mingle until 21:00 pm
—
**👍 Code of Conduct**
By registering for this event you agree to comply with our [CoC](https://gitnation.com/coc)
**📩 Contact**
[events@gitnation.org](mailto:events@gitnation.org)
[https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced](https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced)
[http://youtube.com/ReactConferences](http://youtube.com/ReactConferences)
[https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org](https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org)
Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
Drama & Improv Club
Behind every put-together facade we know there’s a weirdo waiting to go unfiltered. Join our sessions, step out of your comfort zone just a little and have lots of fun.
We will always start with warm up games and fun ice-breakers, making sure everyone feels welcomed and relaxed.
During this section we do a short 5-rhythms movement meditation practice to release tension in the body. Our next section is the drama games and improv. We ease into this section starting from shorter, straightforward improv games and activities to slightly longer and more dynamic once.
Who attends our sessions?
The simple answer: everyone (above 18+) :D
We’ve welcomed people from every walk of life — from actors and artists to consultants, tech innovators, IT specialists, designers, entrepreneurs, students, job-seekers, and retirees. No matter your background or experience, come try the class and see if it’s a good fit for you!
Ready to join the fun and unleash your creative side?
Londroid at Deloitte Digital
**Be part of the next Londroid event on Wednesday 3 June 2026, hosted by Deloitte Digital.**
Spend the evening with the Android community in central London, with talks, conversation, and the chance to connect with others working across mobile and digital products. We’ll also hear from the Deloitte Digital team, before heading to **The Last Judgment** afterwards for drinks and further conversation.
**Please note that photo ID is required for entry to the venue.**
**Tickets:**
We have 100 tickets available. Don’t miss out. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.
**Schedule:**
18:00 – Doors open & registration
18:30 – Welcome from Londroid and Deloitte Digital
18:45 – Alex Bradbury-Jones - Protect your Secrets
19:30 – Vaidehi Deshpande - On-device AI on Android : Gemini Nano
19:55 – Q&A and socialising
20:30 – Drinks at The Last Judgment
**Our Hosts and Sponsors**
**Deloitte Digital**
Deloitte Digital brings together strategy, creativity, technology, and delivery to help organisations solve complex problems and create meaningful impact. Combining Deloitte’s scale and discipline with the power of creativity, the team designs and delivers digital solutions that help businesses adapt, grow, and build stronger connections with customers and communities.
**Novoda**
Novoda is a digital product agency dedicated to building high-quality mobile software. Their team of engineers helps companies scale, modernise, and improve their development practices to deliver exceptional digital experiences.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Drama & Improv Club (2 spaces left)
Behind every put-together facade we know there’s a weirdo waiting to go unfiltered. Join our sessions, step out of your comfort zone just a little and have lots of fun.
We will always start with warm up games and fun ice-breakers, making sure everyone feels welcomed and relaxed.
During this section we do a short 5-rhythms movement meditation practice to release tension in the body. Our next section is the drama games and improv. We ease into this section starting from shorter, straightforward improv games and activities to slightly longer and more dynamic once.
Who attends our sessions?
The simple answer: everyone (above 18+) :D
We’ve welcomed people from every walk of life — from actors and artists to consultants, tech innovators, IT specialists, designers, entrepreneurs, students, job-seekers, and retirees. No matter your background or experience, come try the class and see if it’s a good fit for you!
Ready to join the fun and unleash your creative side?
Agentic AI in Practice
# **Agentic AI in Practice: Real Stories, Real Results**
AI agents are moving from hype to real-world use, but what does that actually look like in practice?
Join us for our next Brighton AI meetup on **Wednesday 3rd June, 6pm to 8pm**, where we’ll be exploring how people are using agentic AI in real life, not just in theory.
This session will focus on practical examples, useful lessons and honest reflections from people putting AI agents to work. We’ll look at how agentic AI is being used to improve workflows, boost productivity, support teams, speed up research, manage tasks, make decisions and get projects moving.
## **Speaker line-up so far**
We’ll be joined by:
* **Amber**, who will share how she’s using agents to support **personal productivity**
* **Thomas Mann from Clawbench**, who will talk about building an **agentic AI start-up** and how to optimise your agents
* **Antony from Brilliant Noise**, who will share how agents are being put into **client teams**, and potentially how they’re being used within their own company too
Expect short, accessible talks followed by a panel discussion on what’s working, what’s still tricky, and what others can learn from early experiments and real-world implementation.
You don’t need a technical background to join. This session is for anyone curious about how AI agents are being used now, what they can help with, and what they might mean for the way we work next.
Computer Programming Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🔥🚀React App with AI (Vibe Coding)-Workshop-In Class - Paid
# 📣 Paid event 👉 call for booking
***
## 👉 Standard Ticket: £549 💷
## 👉 Early Bird: £499 💷
## **👉 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266**
⚡ *No coding? No problem. Just bring your idea.*
*⚡ From Idea to Production — Build Real Apps with AI as Your Senior Developer — In 4 Weekends*
## **🏗️ Workshop Format**
* 📅 Duration: **4 Weeks (Weekends)**
* ⏰ Time: **13:30 – 17:00**
* 🧑🏫 Format: **Instructor-led + Hands-on**
* 👥 Style: **Build together in class**
* 💻 Outcome: **1 fully working production-ready app**
# **🗺️ 4-WEEK LEARNING JOURNEY**
***
## **🟢 WEEK 1 — *“From Zero to First App”***
### **🎯 Theme: *Understand React + Think Like a Builder***
**Slogan:**
👉 *“You don’t need to know everything to start building.”*
### Topics:
* What is React (in simple terms)
* Components & JSX
* Props & State (core mindset)
* React project setup (Vite)
* Folder structure (real-world style)
### Vibe Coding:
* Prompting AI to:
* Generate components
* Explain code
* Fix errors
### Hands-on:
✅ Build your first UI (dashboard layout)
✅ Create reusable components
***
## 🟡 WEEK 2 — *“Make It Alive”*
### 🎯 Theme: *State, Events, Lifecycle Thinking*
**Slogan:**
👉 *“Static pages don’t get jobs. Interactive apps do.”*
### Topics:
* useState, useEffect (lifecycles simplified)
* Event handling
* Forms & inputs
* Conditional rendering
### Vibe Coding:
* AI as debugger:
* “Why is this not updating?”
* “Optimize this component”
### Hands-on:
✅ Build interactive features
✅ Form submission + validation
✅ UI logic (loading, error states)
***
## 🔵 WEEK 3 — *“Connect to the Real World”*
### 🎯 Theme: *API Integration & Real Data*
**Slogan:**
👉 *“Real developers don’t hardcode data — they connect systems.”*
### Topics:
* REST API basics (simple explanation)
* Fetch / Axios
* API structure understanding
* Environment variables
### Vibe Coding:
* Generate API services with AI
* Debug API issues with AI prompts
### Hands-on:
✅ Connect to a real API (or your Node.js backend)
✅ Display dynamic data
✅ CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
***
## 🔴 WEEK 4 — *“From Project to Product”*
### 🎯 Theme: *Production, Deployment & Portfolio*
**Slogan:**
👉 *“Don’t just build it. Launch it.”*
### Topics:
* Code cleanup & structure
* Basic performance tips
* Deployment (Vercel / Netlify)
* GitHub project setup
### Vibe Coding:
* AI for:
* Refactoring
* Documentation
* README generation
### Hands-on:
✅ Deploy your app live 🌍
✅ Prepare portfolio-ready project
✅ Demo Day (presentation)
### Social Media
***
## zero2hero.net - Technology Training Center
WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
E-mail: info@zero2hero.net
Address: Unit 15 Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1EU
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zero2hero-meta
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/zero2hero_uk
📸 Instagram for training: https://www.instagram.com/zero2hero.training
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senrasim
👋 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/zero2hero
🎟️ Eventbrite: https://zero2hero-meta.eventbrite.com
Game Developer Meetup
A focused Unreal Engine coworking meetup for developers, designers, and artists to build projects, solve problems, share feedback, and collaborate in person — no talks or panels, just real hands-on game development.
London Airflow Meetup at Salisbury House!
**We're back at Salisbury House for our summer London Airflow Meetup! Join fellow members of the data engineering community for an evening of engaging talks, great food and drinks, and exclusive swag!**
**PRESENTATIONS**
***Talk #1: The Orchestration Layer: A Blueprint for Scaling Dynamic DAGs with Integrated Data Quality Gates***
* **Speaker**: [Vasudev Maduri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasudevmaduri/), Staff Data Engineer, Admiral Group Plc
Ensuring high-quality data, accuracy, completeness, and schema validity is essential for building data trust. However, scaling data quality checks across diverse datasets often leads to duplicated boilerplate Python code, human error, and a massive bottleneck for Data Engineering teams.
In this talk, we’ll explore how to shift data quality from a backlog of tech debt into an automated, self-serve developer experience directly tied to Airflow. We will demonstrate how to build a multi-faceted data observability framework that empowers end-user teams to define their own DQ rules without writing any Python code. By hiding complex Airflow code, users simply select their parameters—YAML configurations that instantly translate into fully dynamic, end-to-end DAGs, including in-flight data quality gates.
The core of this session focuses on the technical implementation of integrated DQ checks that live directly *inside* the generated pipelines. You’ll learn how this metadata-driven approach enables a "shift-left" strategy for data observability, automatically enforcing data contracts and routing alerts without manual engineering intervention.
***Talk #2: Self-healing Data Pipelines in Airflow***
* **Speaker**: [Nilesh Khandalkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshskhandalkar/), Senior Manager, Capgemini
Modern data pipelines remain largely reactive—failures trigger alerts, manual retries, and ongoing operational overhead for engineering teams. As systems scale, this approach introduces fragility, delays, and growing complexity in maintaining reliable workflows.
This session explores how to design self-healing data pipelines in Airflow using practical patterns such as intelligent retries, conditional branching, and targeted recovery mechanisms. Real-world failure scenarios are used to illustrate how pipelines can detect issues, trigger remediation steps, and resume execution without full restarts or human intervention.
The session also looks ahead to how AI-assisted anomaly detection can further enhance these systems by identifying unexpected patterns and enabling more proactive, resilient data workflows.
***Talk #3: What We Got Right (and Wrong) Building a 50-Source Data Platform on Airflow***
* **Speaker**: [Arnaud Caldow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-caldow-384423142/), Senior Data Engineer at Collibra
Collibra helps enterprises govern their data, but how does Collibra's own data team manage the data that powers the business? The answer is an Airflow-based platform that stitches together dlt, dbt, Kubernetes and Collibra's own product for governance -- all orchestrated through 87 DAGs serving 12 business domains.
This talk traces a data point's journey through the stack: from API extraction via dlt pipelines running inside KubernetesPodOperator pods, through a layered dbt architecture where platform engineers standardize data and analysts build business models on top, into analytics outputs that serve multiple business teams, and finally back into Collibra Data Governance via reverse-ETL integration DAGs.
Along the way, I'll share the patterns that emerged from operating this at scale: how we evolved from one-off custom pipelines to a reproducible framework that's documented well enough for AI subagents (or a new hire) to generate models from scratch, how our own Pod Operators let us test feature branches on shared environments, and how we're leveraging that same mechanism to migrate from Redshift to BigQuery (and from Airflow 2 to Airflow 3) without downtime. Behind the scenes, a 1Password-backed pipeline diffs credential hashes nightly, catching rotations before they break a DAG.
**AGENDA**
* **5:30-6 PM:** Arrivals, networking, food & drinks
* **6-7:45PM:** Presentations
* **7:45-8PM:** Networking
PyData London 2026
PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community.
**THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.**
https://pydata.org/london2026
Street Photography Borough Market and along Southbank
Morning at 11:00 am in Borough Market. 12:00 midday lunch, social and chat in the Mudlark pub for an hour followed by a walk along the Southbank. Meet in Minerva Square at 11:00am and again at 1:00pm if you are joining us for the second part only. What 3 words location for the start is: ///cars.woods.lively
I will create a WhatsApp group for the walk the week before and post a link on comments here. Please note that this is an analogue photo walk and we will be shooting film.
Street Photography - Telling a Story
Part of the art of street photography is telling a story. In this workshop you'll learn how to tell a story and develop street photography skills. You'll be given some tips and then set a series of challenges to help build your confidence when shooting street photography.
EXPERIENCE
Complete beginners or those who would like a refresher.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* What makes an interesting subject
* Candid or posed and how to approach people
* The legalities
* Camera settings
* Depth of field
* Composition
* What shutter speeds are important
* Black & white and why you need to think about colour
EQUIPMENT:
* Any camera
* A standard 18-55 kit lens will do or use a 70-200 for candid shots
OTHER ESSENTIALS
* A fun and experimental attitude!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
* PayPal via RSVP - Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend
* Send £25 via PayPal to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee.
* Text Alex on 07956264049 and we will add you to the event attendee list.
TRAVEL
* As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey.
CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049
**VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026**
[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/)
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
[www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events)
Short Films & Videos Appreciation 短片欣赏
**1st Sunday of every month,** join us for a fun and social way to explore Chinese culture while supercharging your language skills.
This isn't just practice; it’s **accelerated progress** through content you love — transforming learning into a **fun cultural discovery**!
**This Month's Theme - Short Films & Videos 🎬✨**
Love Chinese media? Join us as we dive into interesting short films and bite-sized video clips! These formats are perfect for learning, offering a variety of topics that are easy to digest. We'll break down the dialogue and explore the stories together—a fun, interactive way to boost your conversational Mandarin while gaining great insights into Chinese daily life, society, and culture!
* **All levels welcome**: our expert host provides active support so you can participate with confidence, regardless of your level.
* **Price:** £10 (includes all materials + refreshments 🍵✨)
* **Secure your spot** - [Tap here to Pay](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_qsboSdlMTJ8Q1R)
**How it works - no 'prep work', just chat!**
* **We provide the inspiration:** Each month, we hand-pick authentic "cultural gems" to share (like a song, a short clip, or book).
* Feel free to bring your own material, but there's no pressure to!
* **We provide the treats:** we stock up on free coffee, tea, and biscuits in our beautiful office. 🍪☕️
* **You show up and enjoy:** Watch your Mandarin skills soar with natural, real-world practice!
This is the ultimate fun way to fluency. We can't wait to welcome you!
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
**Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** If you’re looking for a bit more structure to accelerate your learning, let’s chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 course advice sessions** to help you find the perfect class. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
**[China Unbound](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/)** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, we empower you to communicate confidently in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
Computer Programming Events Near You
Connect with your local Computer Programming community
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
We’ll cover:
* What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
July Meeting - Lightning Talks!
**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**
*July Meeting - Lightning Talks!*
Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET).
Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please).
There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve!
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Cocoaheads
We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9


















