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Computer Programming Events Today
Join in-person Computer Programming events happening right now
Vibe Сoding at the Science Museum w/ ElevenLabs
‼️ **GET A QR CODE ON LUMA TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT‼️** -> [https://luma.com/bhfumnou](https://luma.com/bhfumnou)
**Creative Vibe Coding at the Science Museum with ElevenLabs**
Artists have spent the last few years hearing that AI will change everything. This event is about putting those tools back into creative hands. We’re taking over the Science Museum’s Smith Centre and teaming up with ElevenLabs for a relaxed night of music, art, experimentation, and social vibe coding.
Whether you want to make an AI-powered instrument, a storytelling experiment, a poetic web page, or a generative artwork, this is your playground. Use any tools you like (ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, v0, Cursor, Replit, and more) and get free access to ElevenLabs’ music and audio tools for the night. 🍻
**Format 🛠️**
We’ll be teaming up in small groups of 3–4 people. We’ll provide a creative prompt to get you started, and then it’s heads-down building. The goal is to vibe, experiment with AI as a tool for expression, and make new things together.
**New to vibe coding? ✨**
No worries. We’ll provide simple starter ideas, example prompts, and tool suggestions so even complete beginners can get building quickly and without stress.
**Schedule 🕒**
(Please arrive between **6:45 and 6:50 PM** so we can begin on time. An earlier arrival is not possible!)
**7:00** – Welcome
**7:05** – Keynote Speaker & Educational Intro
**7:15** – Challenge Brief & Team Formation 🤝
**7:35** – Round 1: Build 💻
**8:15** – Break (Snacks, drinks, swap ideas) 🍕
**8:30** – Round 2: Keep Building 🏗️
**9:00** – Optional Demos (Show what you made!) 📺
**9:15** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️
**9:30** – Close
**Who is it for?**
Artists, musicians, designers, creative coders, and total beginners. If you want to understand AI better and like the idea of building in a friendly room (museum), you belong here.
**What to bring**
Laptop 💻
Headphones 🎧
A valid photo ID
Curiosity & good vibes ⚡
**Important info**
This event is **18+ only**.
Please bring a valid photo ID for entry.
Please enter via the **Group Entrance** at the Science Museum.
We want to keep the evening welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, and reserve the right to remove attendees for disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
**Accessibility ♿**
The venue is very accessible, including for wheelchair users, and the museum has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout.
**Location 📍**
Science Museum (Smith Centre)
**Group Entrance**
Exhibition Road, South Kensington
London SW7 2DD
‼️ 👉 Limited capacity. RSVP ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) required.
By signing up, you consent to the collection and sharing of your name, email address, photos, videos, and software, unless you explicitly opt out by informing the organizers.
Live Comedy Night: Big Belly | London 20s and 30s
**On Friday 22nd May, we're really excited to kick off a weekend with something a little different... our latest Live Comedy Night.**
And this time we’re heading to the **Big Belly Comedy Club** on the Southbank for an evening of laughter and great company.
We’ll start things off at a nearby pub for relaxed social drinks, so you can meet your fellow 20s and 30s, before heading over together to the show.
We'll then be heading to one of their flagship Friday Night Comedy Nights, featuring some of the best rising comedians in London.
Over the evening, you'll get to enjoy 5 comedians - each of which will be delivering some of their sharpest material and best loved routines to get you laughing.
And best of all, whilst tickets are going for around £20 - we’ve **bagged an exclusive deal, so you can join us for just £6.50pp!**
But spaces are very limited, and so do grab your spot as soon as you can - before they go!
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**WHERE/WHEN**
We’ll be starting the evening at the Thirsty Bear in Southwark, from 6:45pm.
**Meet point** \- Thirsty Bear\, 62 Stamford St\, London SE1 9LX \([https://goo.gl/maps/35TPL864JuAS1ev39](https://goo.gl/maps/35TPL864JuAS1ev39))
However, we'd kindly ask you aim to arrive by 7:20pm, so we can head over together in time for the start of the show.
**Closest Tube stations**: Southwark (5 min walk), Waterloo (10 mins walk)
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**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**
Set up in November 2021, our project is designed to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and build life-long friendships.
To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics.
To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below.
**Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)**
**Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**
Intermediate & Above
3hrs £15
Location: Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Rd, London SE1 5UJ
There will be 24 hours cancellation policy. If you can't make it please update your RSVP 24 hours before the session. Anytime under 24 hours and you will be responsible for paying for the session.
The session fee is £15 per 3 hours
make a payment to:
Monzo Personal account
Alvin John Rompe
Sort code: 04-00-04
acct number: 29786770
Central London - Street Photography Walk
Hi! Join us on a relaxed, social street photography walk around central London. We will explore the Soho, Covent Garden, Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus & Mayfair areas and duck down some quieter side streets along the way.
There is no specific theme, so get ready to capture candid street moments as they happen in real time! The weather looks great this weekend so this would be a great light chaser challenge walk! Beginners and experienced shooters welcome.
Please note that this is not a teaching workshop event. However, if you have any street photography questions or need advice during the walk please feel free ask me. As an extra bonus I've created a Street Photography Cheat-Sheet available for free download for members.
Optional. We will end the photo walk at a pub or cafe for a quick drink for those who wish to regroup post walk.
**What to Bring**
* **Camera Kit:** Any camera or smartphone. No tripods required.
* **Travel Light:** Comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
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**Event Info**
* **Duration:** 2 hours
* **Meeting Location:** Soho, London
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**PAYMENT OPTIONS**
* RSVP via Meetup (standard fee applies)
* Or send £7.50 via PayPal to \*\*[street@lindawisdomphotography.com**](http://street@lindawisdomphotography.com%2A%2A/) — no extra fee
* Message me to confirm your spot & I will add you to attendee list.
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**Bonus for Members**
* **FREE DOWNLOAD – Street Photography Cheat-Sheet**
* **FACEBOOK COMMUNITY GROUP:** A private FB group is available for group members to share their event photos and receive feedback if requested.
Central London - Street Photography Walk (Evening)
Hi! Join us on a relaxed, social street photography walk around central London. We will explore the Soho, Covent Garden, Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus & Mayfair areas and duck down some quieter side streets along the way.
There is no specific theme, so get ready to capture candid street moments as they happen in real time! The weather looks great this weekend so this would be a great light chaser challenge walk! Beginners and experienced shooters welcome.
Please note that this is not a teaching workshop event. However, if you have any street photography questions or need advice during the walk please feel free ask me. As an extra bonus I've created a Street Photography Cheat-Sheet available for free download for members.
Optional. We will end the photo walk at a pub or cafe for a quick drink for those who wish to regroup post walk.
**What to Bring**
* **Camera Kit:** Any camera or smartphone. No tripods required.
* **Travel Light:** Comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
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**Event Info**
* **Duration:** 2 hours
* **Meeting Location:** Soho, London
\*\*\*
**PAYMENT OPTIONS**
* RSVP via Meetup (standard fee applies)
* Or send £7.50 via PayPal to \*\*[street@lindawisdomphotography.com**](http://street@lindawisdomphotography.com%2A%2A/) — no extra fee
* Message me to confirm your spot & I will add you to attendee list.
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**Bonus for Members**
* **FREE DOWNLOAD – Street Photography Cheat-Sheet**
* **FACEBOOK COMMUNITY GROUP:** A private FB group is available for group members to share their event photos and receive feedback if requested.
Computer Programming Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Croydon Community Photography
Bring any camera. Even your phone.
Bring props. Or costumes. (Not too heavy though you will need to carry them.)
Meet at Penge West Station.
We will go into Crystal Palace park. We will take photos. Together.
Sunday May 24th 1 - 3pm.
Join us.
No T.R.A.S.H. - transphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, homophobia
Indian Professionals in London AI Bootcamp
Join fellow Indian pros in London for a day of fun, hands-on AI bootcamp where you’ll level up your skills and network for all levels!
**AI Bootcamp: Practical AI for Everyday Work**
Hands-on session where participants discover how AI can save time and improve daily work through real examples, simple prompts, and immediate takeaways.
**Key Topics Covered**
**AI Fundamentals & Ethics:** Understanding AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use.
**Prompt Engineering:** Techniques for using tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E.
**No-Code/Low-Code Tools:** Utilizing platforms like Zapier, Canva AI, and Notion for workflow automation.
**My Job, My AI Use Case" Activity**
Worksheet exercise: identify one repetitive task from your job, turn it into an AI use case, build simple prompts.
**Industry-Specific Use Cases:** Real examples from operations, HR, finance, retail, marketing, healthcare admin. Shows specific problems AI solves faster.
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PLEASE **READ the event information below**
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Join us this **Friday** for our always popular global language exchange and social. It's going to be a warm & sunny 24°C+ evening, so we're taking the fun OUTSIDE 😎🍻🍹
We"re **Languages in London👇**the Highest Rated 🏆 international language exchange group in London with 1600+ reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST:**
🔘 Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive.
🔘 Collect & wear your languages badge as soon as you arrive BEFORE buying your drinks
🔘Pay the £2 event fee. **The event fee is £6 if you arrive after 8:30pm**
Then, start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
[www.languages.london](www.languages.london)
**WHEN & WHERE**
We're returning to The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.
**Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA)
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
✴️When you arrive please collect and wear your personalised languages badge. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
✴️Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️
✴️You're expected to buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
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**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
**This is not a dating event**.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers...Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
Our events are for a truly global community and citizens from around the 🌎 It's your international language hub in London 💂
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol,p francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages? Or maybe prefer to only speak English ....that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome Spread the word..**.Bring your friends, colleagues and family 💚
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The creator and organiser of Languages in London - Girish, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻
**⚠️Inactive community members and those that "no-show" at our events are regularly removed from our group⚠️**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
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**SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution?.Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 👍
So, please make sure you return your badge when you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing & keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮♂️
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow your community, thank you 💛
Join our community - [https://www.languages.london/](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊👋
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Day of Poetry: A Full Day of Writing + Eating + Drinking + A Free Book !
YOU CAN ALSO BOOK DIRECTLY AT OUR SITE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/day-of-poetry-a-full-day-of-creative-writing-food-drinks-a-free-book
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Hi there ✨
Whoever you are, you're warmly invited to join us for a full-day poetry workshop ✍️ with food & drink 🍴☕🍷, a pub quiz 🧠, and plenty of space to say something true, something strange, something yours 🌿
Together, we'll be writing poetry, one of the oldest, strangest, and most surprisingly honest ways we have of telling the truth about being alive.
From Ted Hughes to **Sylvia Plath**, to **Sonia Sanchez**, **Pablo Neruda**, **Rainer Maria Rilke**, **Stanley Kunitz**, **Claudia Rankine** and **Ocean Vuong**, poetry keeps showing up, and keeps telling the truth.
This day isn't just about reading or analysing those poets (though we'll do a little of that). We'll also be having our own go at writing new poems, using three ideas as our lens: **nature, city life, and the inner self**.
By the end of the day, you'll leave with some fresh drafts, images, and lines to take home and develop in your own time.
**What do we mean by Day of Poetry? 🤔**
We'll be writing through three territories that poets have always returned to:
* **Nature -** What does the organic world outside us reveal about the world within?
* **City life -** How do we find language for the crowd, the commute, the stranger on the platform...?
* **The inner self -** Exploring grief, longing, memory, wonder, what are we carrying, and what happens when we put it into words?
We'll read short extracts from some of the poets named above, then use them as springboards for our own guided writing exercises.
No dogma. No right answers. Just curiosity, attention, and honest language. 🌿
**So, what's the plan? 🗓️**
* Arrive at Finch's Pub for teas/coffees ☕ and a gentle warm-up writing session ✍️
* Settle into reading, conversation, supported exploration, and lots more writing 💬
* Break for lunch 🥗 at the pub
* Dive back in for an afternoon of deeper writing and creative experiments 🌀
**What's included? 🎁**
* A full day of poetry workshops & exercises ✨
* Tea or coffee to start ☕
* Lunch at Finch's Pub 🥗
* A drink of your choice in the afternoon 🍻🍷🥤
* A free Penguin mini modern classic book!
* Thoughtful literary handouts 📄
**What do you need to bring? 🎒**
* Yourself 🙌
* A pen & pad 🖊️📓 (or a laptop 💻 if you prefer)
**Our style 🌱**
We create a friendly, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere 💜 Everybody is welcome. No experience necessary 🌈
There's no pressure to share or perform in front of the group 🙅 You can take part quietly, actively, or anywhere in between.
If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to text me on 📱 +44 (0) 7534 981 636 and I'll do my best to help.
Warm wishes 🌞,
Sean (A Write & a Pint)
🏀Basketball Scrimmage📍Shoreditch 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45593
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a 2 hour full court men’s basketball scrimmage 🏀 This is a lower-intermediate & above run so if you’re a beginner please don’t book to this session 🙌
**Directions:**
📍New City Fitness - Hoxton. Enter via Redvers Street
🚶♂️3 min walk from Hoxton overground station
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 5/6 \(1 sub per team\)
\- Games first to 7 points \(1s/2s\) or 7 minute clock
\- Max 3 games in a row
\- Call your own fouls\, be honest and respect the call\. Shoot for it if there is a disagreement\.
Deeper Discussions - Fiction Book Club 📚💬
Join us for a special edition of Deeper Discussions, where we dive into thought-provoking **fiction** that challenges perspectives, sparks imagination, and opens doors to meaningful conversations. Whether you're a lifelong reader or rediscovering the joy of novels, this is a space to explore stories that stay with you long after the final page.
**This Month's Book - One hundred years of solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez**
One Hundred Years of Solitude follows generations of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.
It blends everyday life with magical, surreal events in a dreamlike style.
The story explores time, memory, and the repeating patterns of family life.
**How does it work?**
* Brief introductions and reflections on what struck you most
* Moderated discussion exploring plot, themes, and characters
* Open conversation where different interpretations are welcomed ️
* We wrap up by sharing insights and connections made
**What to Expect?**
**Close Reading:** We go beyond surface-level plot summary. Expect discussions that examine the author's choices, narrative techniques, and the questions left lingering in the silence between pages.
**Thoughtful Dialogue:** This isn't a race to share opinions—it's a space for genuine exploration. We listen, we reflect, we build on each other's insights.
**Meaningful Connections:** Great fiction holds up a mirror to the human experience. Through discussing characters' choices and moral dilemmas, we often discover something about ourselves and each other.
**How to get the most out of this event?**
**Finish the Book:** Please attend only if you've completed the book. Spoilers will flow freely, and the richest discussions come from those who've made the full journey.
**Ground it in the Text:** Bring your interpretations, but anchor them in what's actually on the page. Quote passages. Reference scenes. Let the author's words guide us.
**Respect & Openness:** Every interpretation matters. Make space for quieter voices. Challenge ideas, not people. Stay curious rather than defensive.
**Why a Fiction Book Club?**
**Explore the Human Condition:** Fiction lets us inhabit lives we'll never live, forcing us to confront questions about identity, morality, love, and loss.
**Sharpen Your Thinking:** Close reading develops critical thinking—noticing what the author chose to include, exclude, and how the story is told matters as much as what happens.
**Deepen Connections:** Discussing characters' choices and moral dilemmas creates surprisingly intimate conversations with fellow readers.
**Who is this event for?**
* You find yourself thinking about books long after you've finished them
* You want more from book discussions than "I liked it" or "I didn't"
* You're curious how others interpret the same story differently
* You value thoughtful dialogue over debate ️✨
* You're looking for meaningful connections with fellow readers
**What's in it for you?**
* **Fresh Perspectives:** Discover interpretations you'd never have considered alone
* **Deeper Understanding:** Unpack themes and symbols that enrich your reading
* **Genuine Connection:** Bond with others over shared literary experiences
* **A Space to Think:** Slow down from the noise and engage with ideas that matter
**Ready to dive deeper into stories that matter?**
Join us for an evening where fiction becomes a gateway to understanding ourselves and each other. ✨
**We really hope to see you there!**
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
[Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
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**Keep This Event Free**
If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's £5 or £15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity
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Computer Programming Events Near You
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Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
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!
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless.
But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one.
We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows.
No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with.
**What you’ll learn:**
* Why “better prompting” is really about better context
* How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers
* How to use examples, constraints, and output formats
* How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough
* How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows
This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI.
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.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
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


















