Test Driven Development

Join us for an exclusive in-person hands-on workshop on 24 June in in Singapore to elevate your software development practice using Agentic Spec Coding with Claude Code. ### **What is this Workshop?** This is a **5-hour, hands-on workshop** on **Spec Coding** and **Agentic Engineering** using **Claude Code** — held in-person in Singapore's CBD on **24 June 2025, 1pm–6pm**. If you've been experimenting with AI coding tools, vibe coding, or copy-pasting prompts into ChatGPT or Claude — and wondering why your projects break the moment you try to scale — this workshop is built for you. You'll learn the exact methodology that separates developers who build reliable, AI-powered software from those stuck in an endless loop of fixing hallucinated code. **Seats are strictly limited to 20 participants.** ### **What is Spec Coding?** Spec Coding is a structured, specification-driven approach to AI-assisted software development. Instead of casually prompting an AI and hoping for the best (vibe coding), you write clear **functional blueprints** that guide Claude Code — or any AI coding agent — to produce consistent, scalable, and maintainable output. Spec Coding is the foundation of **Agentic Engineering**: directing teams of automated AI agents to write, test, and fix code as a coordinated pipeline — not as a one-shot prompt. This workshop teaches you both. ### **What you'll learn (workshop Agenda)** **1\. Moving Beyond Random "Vibe Coding"** Understand why copy-pasting prompts fails at scale and what separates vibe coding from a repeatable engineering process. You'll leave with a mental model that changes how you interact with AI development tools forever. **2\. Writing Clear App Blueprints** Master the art of writing functional specifications — structured documents that tell Claude Code exactly what to build, how to handle edge cases, and what the expected outputs are. This is the core skill that unlocks reliable AI-generated code. **3\. Building Your Live Portfolio Website** Apply spec coding in real time to deploy a personal portfolio website. You will write the spec, run it through Claude Code, iterate, and publish — all within the session. **4\. Building a Smart Mini\-CRM App** Level up by tackling complex application state and data persistence. You'll build a functional mini-CRM app, confronting the exact challenges that trip up most AI-assisted development projects — and solving them systematically. **5\. Working with AI Developer Teams** Go beyond single-agent prompting. Learn how to direct multiple automated AI agents to write different parts of your codebase in parallel — the way professional agentic engineers work. **6\. Running Test\-Driven AI Pipelines** Learn agentic engineering techniques to automatically test, identify bugs, and trigger fix cycles — without manual intervention. This is how you ship software that actually works. ### **Who should attend?** This workshop is designed for: * **Startup founders** who want to ship products faster without a large engineering team * **Seasoned developers** looking to multiply their output using AI coding agents * **Software engineering leaders** exploring agentic workflows and AI-native development * **Product managers** who want to build and prototype without being blocked by developers * **Students and early-career technologists** who want to be AI-native engineers from day one **No advanced coding background required** — but participants should come prepared to build. All participants are expected to have an active **Claude Code subscription**. ### **Instructor: Santosh Rout** **Santosh Rout** is the founder of [navan.ai](https://navan.ai/ "https://navan.ai") and Saaragh, with over **25 years of experience** in the IT and AI industry. He is the creator of **[sam.navan.ai](https://sam.navan.ai/ "https://sam.navan.ai")** — a leading Agentic Spec Coding platform — and has helped countless founders and engineering teams bridge the gap between complex product ideas and working, scalable software. Santosh's expertise sits at the intersection of **agentic workflows**, **specification-driven development**, and **production AI systems**. He has built multiple successful AI products and brings hard-won, practitioner-level knowledge to every session. ### **What past participants have built?** After attending navan.ai's spec coding and agentic engineering workshops, participants have gone on to build: * **A Peer-to-Peer Delivery Platform** — allowing travellers to list journeys and get paid to carry parcels along their route * **An EdTech Platform for Extra-Curricular Tracking** — helping students record and measure the impact of volunteering and extracurricular activities * **An AI-Powered CCTV Planning Tool** — where users upload floor plans and the system automatically suggests optimal camera placements and generates real-time quotes These are not toy projects. These are production-grade apps built by non-engineers using spec coding. ### **What a past participant said** *"Thank you for taking the time to conduct the session on Agentic Spec Coding. The discussion gave me a much better understanding of the concepts and practical approach involved. I especially found the insights very helpful. I look forward to applying what I learned and continuing to improve my skills in this area."* — **Anitha P**, Virtual Participant. **View snapshots of our previous workshops, bootcamps, and hackathons: [https://asca.navan.ai/gallery/](https://asca.navan.ai/gallery/ "https://asca.navan.ai/gallery/")** ### **Event details** **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2025 **Time:** 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM SGT **Format:** In-person, hands-on workshop **Location:** **CBD / Central Business District, Singapore *(exact venue will be shared with registered participants in a few days)*** **Seats:** Limited to 20 participants **Prerequisite:** Active Claude Code subscription **Fee:** SGD 200 (20% discount available for group registrations of 4 or more together) **Organiser:** [Navan.ai](https://navan.ai/ "https://navan.ai") ### **Register here: [https://luma.com/ly7pzcdr](https://luma.com/ly7pzcdr)** ### **Frequently asked questions** **Do I need to be a developer to attend?** Not necessarily. The workshop is designed for founders, PMs, and builders — not just developers. A basic comfort with technology helps, but the methodology is accessible to anyone willing to engage actively. **What do I need to bring?** Your laptop and an active Claude Code subscription. Come ready to build. **Why is this better than just watching YouTube tutorials on Claude Code?** Tutorials show you what's possible. This workshop gives you a repeatable system — spec coding methodology — that you can apply to any project, of any complexity, without breaking things the moment requirements change. **What makes spec coding different from vibe coding?** Vibe coding is ad-hoc: you describe what you want loosely and hope the AI figures it out. Spec coding is structured: you write a functional blueprint that the AI executes deterministically. The output is modular, maintainable, and won't collapse when you need to iterate. **Is this workshop specific to Claude Code?** The hands-on work uses Claude Code, and participants will need a Claude Code subscription. However, the spec coding methodology taught is platform-agnostic — it applies to any AI coding agent. *Organised by [navan.ai](https://navan.ai/ "https://navan.ai") — the agentic spec coding platform powering the next generation of AI-native builders.* *Got questions? Reach us on connect@navan.ai or call us on (+65) 8608 9171.*

**Thunder Pong 雷攻乒乓 Wednesday Table Tennis – Developing to Intermediate Players** **(7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3 Hours)** Join us at Thunder Pong for a friendly and structured table tennis session catered for developing to intermediate players. Suitable for players building consistency, improving rallies, and gaining match confidence. **Skill Level** Open to developing to intermediate players who can rally at a basic–moderate level and are eager to improve. Participants should have a basic understanding of the game rules and maintain fair play and sportsmanship. **What to Bring** • Your own table tennis racket • Tables & balls provided (Nittaku / DFish / DHS 3⭐ 40+) **Venue** • High-grade 7mm ITTF-approved flooring • Fully air-conditioned **Important Rules** •⏰ Session runs 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM •👟 Indoor court shoes only 🚫 **Running / track / outdoor shoes / slippers NOT allowed** • 🍴 No eating in playing area • Play responsibly — any damage to venue/equipment is chargeable **RSVP & Payment** • $9 per session | PayNow only • Join waitlist to indicate interest • Once moved to RSVP (Going), payment must be made at least 48 hours before session • Unpaid slots may be released to the waitlist •Maximum 8 players per session If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly. Let’s enjoy a supportive TT session — building confidence, improving consistency, and making new friends 🏓 **Disclaimer** Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Thunder Pong is not liable for injuries, damages, or losses. Players confirm they are medically fit, agree to sportsmanlike conduct, are responsible for personal belongings, and consent to photos/videos for promotional use.

Have you experienced the power of habits, dedication, and small actions over time? This is your sign to start, or continue building on your past efforts! “Consistency is what transforms average into excellence.” — Tony Robbins **Date:** 24 Jun 2026 (Wed) **Meeting Time:** 8am **Meeting point:** Hillview MRT Exit A **Route:** Hillview MRT Exit A ➝ Dairy Farm Nature Park ➝ Bukit Timah Summit ➝ 2-3 Staircase Loops ➝ Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre **Notes:** · Advised to have some light breakfast before the workout · Bring sufficient water (\~1L) and food/snacks for refuel · Waterproof your items and be rain-equipped (rain cover, rain jacket, poncho, umbrella, etc.) · Towel, small cloth or extra clothing for change out · Hiking poles (optional) · **RSVP**: If there is a change in availability, please update your RSVP at least one day in advance. **Please read this:** #1 – **Attendance.** This is a number-controlled event. Please come only if you are on the attending list. Please check your calendar and make sure you can come before RSVP, so as not to deny someone else from attending. #2 – **Punctuality.** We will move out at 8.05am sharp. We are not able to wait for latecomers. #3 – **Early Departure.** Please inform the Event Host if you need to leave early. #4 – **Waitlist.** Please note that the waitlist may not be processed in order. We may prioritize spots for participants training for upcoming hikes/ trips. #5 – **Weather Updates.** In case of severe weather conditions, we will provide an update or adjust the route accordingly. **Important Liability Notice:** By joining this training, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and understand the physical risks inherent in this activity. AU is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or health complications that may occur during the training. Please ensure you are medically fit and adequately prepared for the demands of the session. Thank you for your understanding! See you there! Join us on social media to keep updated with our latest adventures! [https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited](https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited) "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." — Robert Collier

Hi all, join us for an easy pace social run (45 mins +/-) and evening drinks / dinner. Here’s the plan for the evening: * 7:00 PM: Meet at fatbird statue for our run (no bag drop avail). 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️ * 8:00 PM: Head to neaby BK eating House behind boat quay for drinks / dinner. Thanks for signing up—we’re looking forward to a great time! Have a wonderful day ahead! 😎

**Special topic for this week: TODO!** Have you ever wondered what happens after you write your program in any programming language and hit "Run"? Welcome to the new group dedicated to Compiler Engineering so we can discuss language design, static analysis, VMs, and code generation. Topics related to hardware architecture and FPGA are also welcomed! **Join us weekly and learn about:** * The vision for this group. * A crash course on how to start learning compiler dev (including top book recommendations). * An open networking session for showcasing projects and finding collaborators. * Weekly topic to learn about particular aspect of programming languages or hardware **Who is this for?** * Anyone building DSLs or new languages. * Anyone curious about low-level systems and programming * Anyone hiring for compiler/toolchain roles (come pitch your jobs!). * Anyone who wants to learn more about programming languages nature! This isn't a lecture—it's a conversation. Come share your projects and get motivated! This group is not super serious, so if you want to just yap about how bad is the new C++ standard you can find some listeners here. See you!

**The right conversation, with the right people, at the right time —** **can quietly change everything.** **I’ve experienced that firsthand.** **Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to sit in rooms where people spoke openly about money — not in the way they teach you in school, but in the real, honest, this is what actually works kind of way. People who were generous with what they knew. People who made me see that a life of freedom and security wasn’t some distant dream reserved for a certain few.** **It was closer than I ever imagined.** **And somewhere along the way, a quiet thought became a conviction —** **more people deserve to be in that room.** **So I’m building it.** **A small, intentional gathering in a private setting — for curious, open-hearted people who are ready to think differently about their future. People who are done leaving things to chance and want to start making it work with purpose. People who believe, like I do, that the most powerful thing we can do is learn from each other.** **There’s no stage here. No performance.** **Just a circle of real people — some who know a lot, some who are just beginning — coming together to share, to spark ideas, and to remind each other that we don’t have to figure this out alone.** **This space is for you if:** **🤍 You’re curious about your future but don’t know where to start** **🤍 You’ve been quietly figuring things out and want to be around others doing the same** **🤍 You believe in the power of good people and honest conversation** **🤍 You’re ready to listen, share, and grow — with zero ego** **This space is not for:** **🚫 Salespeople or anyone with something to sell** **🚫 MLM representatives** **🚫 Anyone who comes to pitch, recruit, or promote** **🚫 Aggressive personalities who talk over others** **We protect this room carefully — because the quality of the conversation depends on the quality of the people in it.** **No pressure. Nothing to prove.** **Just the kind of conversation that lingers — and the kind of community that stays.** **Come as you are.** **There’s a seat here with your name on it. 🤍** **📍 Private Office, Central Singapore** **👥 Intentionally intimate — seats are limited** **To confirm your seat:** **A quick note on RSVPs — like many of you know, our Meetup events tend to get a lot of sign-ups and not everyone makes it eventually. Because this room has limited seats and I want every chair filled with someone who genuinely wants to be here, I’m doing this one a little differently.** **Please message me directly to receive my contact number and confirm your attendance. Your spot is only reserved once you’ve confirmed with me personally. It wouldn’t feel right to hold a seat for someone who isn’t coming when there may be someone else who wants this far more.** **The door is open — but only for the right people — and I genuinely hope that’s you. 🤍** *************** **Out of respect for the openness and safety of this space — and based on feedback from our community — I’d also ask that you share your occupation when you message me to confirm. This session is a genuine, pressure-free conversation and to keep it that way, I’m unable to accommodate those working in sales, MLM, or similar fields. I hope you understand and appreciate that this boundary exists to protect the experience for everyone in the room. 🙏*************

**Coworking for writers in your area** Join us for some focused writing time on Wednesdays ....All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/). **Other Important Details:** **WiFi**: Simply Bread cafe does not have wifi, but if needed, you can use the one from next door at CBTF. **Address**: Simply Bread, 1 Fifth Ave., #01-03 Guthrie House, Singapore 268802. **MRT stop**: Blue line, Sixth avenue **Parking**: Basement parking available at Guthrie House **Venue Guidelines**: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. **What to Bring**: Your FULLY CHARGED laptop / digital writing device - there are no power outlets available there.

**Dates:** * 13 June 2026 * 27 June 2026 * 11 July 2026 * 25 July 2026 **Timing:** 2pm onwards **Venue:** HackerspaceSG **Address:** Textile Centre, #08-10, Singapore 199018 ​We'll be hanging out to practice some LeetCode questions together. **\#\# No food provided \#\# Bring your laptop \#\#** # ​Format: * ​Pick a random LeetCode question (easy or medium). * ​One volunteer will connect to screen and attempt the question within 40 minutes. * ​Rest of the group will either role-play as interviewer, collaborator or just observe. * ​At the end of the attempt, the group will provide feedback to the volunteer. # ​Format of Feedback: ## ​Soft skills * ​Ask good questions? * ​What should be talked about? What should demo thru code? ## ​Technical feedback * ​Quality of execution. # ​About JuniorDev SG: ​JuniorDevSG is a developer interest group that focuses on providing a place for junior developers to learn and network with each other. ​At the same time, we seek to be a support system to help junior developers break into tech, navigate their careers as well growing them to one day become senior developers or tech leaders in the tech industry.

Hi everyone, We will be having our monthly meetup event on 27th June Saturday at 2pm at Two Blur Guys cafe, Level 2 Lecture Room at 387 Jalan Besar. Look for Mr Teddy Lee when you reach the place. My hp no. is 9645 7493. This is a networking and talk event for everyone interested in AI for Lead Generation Masterclass or ChatGPT and to discuss about the latest developments in the use of AI in Lead Generation. You can join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14301790/ and also our Telegram group at https://t.me/+oJTJ-6fBKs04MTI1 ## **Event Description:** ✅ How AI is transforming lead generation and telemarketing ✅ Common challenges in traditional sales prospecting and how to overcome them ✅ How AI-powered calling can engage prospects 24/7 ✅ Best practices for qualifying leads automatically before handing them to your sales team ✅ Real-world examples of businesses using AI to increase productivity and reduce operating costs ✅ How to integrate AI outreach into your existing sales process ## **Speaker’s Profile: Eron Hwang** • **Eron Hwang** has built his career around helping businesses acquire customers and secure growth opportunities. Beginning in the IT industry before moving into insurance advisory and SME financing, he has accumulated over 8 years of experience in sales, business development, and client engagement. • As an advocate for AI-driven business solutions, Eron now works with companies to modernize their lead generation processes through AI telemarketing and automation technologies. His sessions focus on practical, real-world strategies that help SMEs increase sales productivity and stay competitive in an evolving business landscape. Agenda • 2pm start of registration • 230pm start of sharing by the speaker from AI Nexus Communications Pte. Ltd. • 250pm Q&A session • 3pm start of networking event • 4pm end of event Note: Please bring along your name cards for networking purposes or exchange your LinkedIn profile is also possible.

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-25jun2026) only.** Singpass is the backbone of Singapore's national digital identity, but what does it actually take to run, scale, and evolve the infrastructure beneath? In this engineering-focused Meetup, we'll trace the evolution of Singpass’ infrastructure from its early days to the present. Deep dive into the modern architectural strategies being deployed today by the team to ensure that this critical digital product is secure and resilient by default. Moving past the buzzwords, we will dissect what truly constitutes PaaP or Platform as a Product, and pull back the curtain on the real-world realities of leading a platform engineering team. Whether you are currently building internal tooling or seeking inspiration on scaling your cloud-native systems, this session will challenge you to rethink how your organisation can approach infrastructure.​ Who should attend: ​​Software Engineers, Cloud and Infrastructure professionals, and Product Managers working on infrastructure platforms. Attendees should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes or Cloud Service Providers. **Programme** 6:30pm: Networking 7:00pm: Introduction By STACK Community 7:05pm: Opening By Tay Li Soon, Deputy Director, Product Management and Head of Product, Singpass, GovTech Singapore 7:15pm: What’s In A Platform? The evolution of Singpass infrastructure and the latest unification efforts [Part 1] By Lian Yuanlin, Engineering Manager, Core Platform, Singpass 7:35pm: What’s In A Platform? The evolution of Singpass infrastructure and the latest unification efforts [Part 2] By Adinda Savitri, Lead Product Manager, Core Platform, Singpass 8:00pm: Q&A 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-25jun2026)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **(65)** **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** This is not a typical singles event. Our Private Singles Event is a carefully curated experience for invited singles who are genuinely seeking meaningful, committed connections with like-minded individuals. Guests are thoughtfully selected based on key factors such as age group, educational background, interests, religion, career, and family goals. We all naturally hope to meet someone who shares many of our preferred qualities. While it is wonderful when these align in one person, it may not always happen perfectly or immediately. This experience is thoughtfully designed around that. Instead of focusing on “finding everything in one person,” we bring together individuals with meaningful overlaps — creating space for genuine chemistry and connection to develop naturally. With a more curated guest list, this format is intentionally designed to improve mutual match compatibility more effectively compared to our usual speed dating events. By thoughtfully selecting participants based on key compatibility factors, we aim to create a higher-quality environment where conversations feel more aligned. To elevate the experience further, we have specially rented a private function room in a 5-star hotel, providing an elegant, comfortable, and premium setting for this exclusive gathering. **How it works:** All interested participants are required to register their interest by 14 June, 12pm first. It is free-of-charge. We will then carefully review and select the final list of invited singles by 17 June. Selected participants will be given 24 hours to **complete payment of $88 via PayNow or PayLah** to confirm their seat. If payment is not received within the timeframe, the slot will be released and offered to the next person on the waiting list. We are expecting a group of 16 - 24 participants, ensuring a comfortable and engaging atmosphere. Each participant will have the opportunity to meet everyone of the opposite gender. This is not a direct matchmaking service where we pair people one-to-one. Rather, most participants within the curated group will share some common overlaps and similarities, allowing individuals to naturally explore who they feel the strongest chemistry and connection with. At the end of the session, our mutual matching process helps your newfound connections continue beyond the event, giving meaningful connections a chance to grow. Your experience doesn’t end there. You will be invited to a private Telegram group for one week, providing the opportunity to continue conversations either in the main group or privately with your matches. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 coffee/ tea & 1 slice of cake ✨ Guided group rotations ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group If you’re looking to meet new people, expand your circle, and potentially discover someone special — this is an event designed for you. **Cost:** Lady's Ticket $88 Gentleman's Ticket $88 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

**\*\* RSVP here: [https://luma.com/469nzlb5](https://luma.com/469nzlb5) \*\*** System design interviews can feel intimidating, but they don’t have to be. As part of the **Code Mentoring Programme**, we’re bringing together engineers, job seekers, mentors, and mentees for a practical workshop on how to approach system design interviews with more clarity and confidence. Led by **Victoria Lo**, Solutions Engineer Lead and WomenDevsSG Director, together with **Aishwarya**, Community & Programs Lead, this session will walk through a repeatable framework for structuring your answers, communicating tradeoffs, and focusing on what interviewers actually want to see. Instead of memorising patterns, you’ll learn how to apply a method to any system design problem. Through a guided case study, we’ll cover how to: ✅ Break down requirements, entities, and APIs ✅ Sketch a high-level architecture ✅ Dive deep into critical design areas ✅ Practise applying the framework in real time with other attendees 🎯 **Who this is for:** Engineers, job seekers, and professionals preparing for technical interviews who want to build confidence in tackling system design questions. 📅 **Date:** 25 June 2026, Thursday 🕖 **Time:** 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 **Venue:** The Trade Desk 🔗 **Register to be a mentor or mentee:** Apply by **15 June 2026** → [https://linktr.ee/juniordevsg_mentoring](https://linktr.ee/juniordevsg_mentoring?utm_source=luma) Come ready to learn, practise, ask questions, and grow together. ​**Venue Sponsor:** The Trade Desk

Register at [bit.ly/gdgsg-iox26](https://bit.ly/gdgsg-iox26) \-\-\- ​More event details coming soon! **​#GoogleIO #GoogleForDevelopers #GDGSingapore** \-\-\- By attending this event, you acknowledge that you have [read and agreed to follow these security guidelines](https://bit.ly/devspace-security). We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our office and community space safe and welcoming for everyone. Let’s focus on building the future — safely and responsibly!

Register at [bit.ly/gdgsg-cnx26](https://bit.ly/gdgsg-cnx26) \-\-\- ​More event details coming soon! **​#GoogleCloudNext #GoogleForDevelopers #GDGSingapore** \-\-\- By attending this event, you acknowledge that you have [read and agreed to follow these security guidelines](https://bit.ly/devspace-security). We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our office and community space safe and welcoming for everyone. Let’s focus on building the future — safely and responsibly!

**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

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our 2nd Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 2nd event at this location so bare with us as we grow into this space. There's paid street parking on Saturdays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm