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Paris. Blurred Lines: Evolution of Product and Design with AI
**IMPORTANT**: to participate in the event, please register on Lu.ma – https://luma.com/83i9qgsy
Hosted by **[Projector Global Community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/projector-global-community/?utm_source=luma), Le Comptoir Avalon - Paris and supported by [AI Collective Paris](https://www.aicollective.com/chapters/paris?utm_source=luma)**, this session explores how AI is reshaping the day-to-day reality of Product Managers and Designers—and what this means for roles, ownership, and collaboration inside modern product teams.
Who owns discovery when AI can generate insights?
Who defines the solution when design tools can prototype instantly?
What even distinguishes product thinking from design thinking anymore?
You’ll hear from:
* \*\*[Vaska Vlahova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlahova/?utm_source=luma)\*\*, Staff Product Designer at [Qonto](https://qonto.com/en?utm_source=luma)
* \*\*[Florian Herlicq](https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianherlicq/?utm_source=luma)\*\*, Lead Product Manager at [Orus](https://www.orus.eu/?utm_source=luma)
* \*\*[Justine Potin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-potin-1ab9a437/?utm_source=luma)\*\*, Product Manager at [Finary](https://finary.com/en?utm_source=luma)
**Moderated by:**
* \*\*[Kate Mas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mas/?skipRedirect=true&utm_source=luma),\*\* Career Strategist at [messy careers](https://katemas.me/?utm_source=luma) (ex-Qonto, ex-Preply) — guiding the discussion on blurred boundaries and future-ready skills in product and design
This isn’t a “Product Manager vs Designer” debate. It’s a conversation about what happens when traditional role boundaries stop making sense.
**What we’ll explore:**
* Where Product Manager and Design responsibilities are already merging
* How AI is changing product discovery, decision-making, and execution
* The risks of blurred ownership (and how to avoid them)
* What skills will actually matter going forward
* How to operate effectively in a world where roles are less defined
Expect a candid, practical discussion—less theory, more real-world shifts you’re likely already feeling.
Come if you’re a Product Manager, Designer, or product leader trying to make sense of your role in this transition—and what to do about it.
**A friendly note:** Guests are encouraged to buy a drink to support our hosts **Le Comptoir Avalon**.
**Agenda**
* 18:30 — Doors open
* 19:00–19:10 — Intro
* 19:10–20:10 — Panel (60 min)
* 20:10–20:25 — Audience Q&A
* 20:25–21:30 — Networking
**The event will be held in English.**
Pyvo Prague #179: Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark
**Talks:**
**Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark**
*by Ondřej Profant*
Proč vznikl, co přináší a kdy ho použít, jaký má vztah k Databricks. Mimojiné se dozvíte o tom jak Amazon zasadil krutou ránu Oraclu.
Přednáška je určena lidem, kteří tuto technologii neznají. Nejedná se o tutorial ani řešení zapeklitých DB query, ale o úvodní seznámení, abyste věděli, zda se touto technologii chcete zabývat hlouběji, popřípadě kdy se vám hodí.
**Schedule**
**18:30** – Doors open
**19:00** – Talk “Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark”
19:45 – Lightning talks: add yours to [https://bit.ly/prpylight](https://bit.ly/prpylight)
after 20:00 – Networking
**Good to know**
* You don’t have to register for this meetup – the actual attendance is much bigger (40–70 Pythonistas) than indicated in the “Going” list here.
* **Cash only payments – club doesn’t accept cards.**
* Talks at Pyvo are mostly in Czech but it there’s somebody who doesn’t understand Czech talks are switched to English if the speaker is able to do so.
* Besides both soft drinks and beer it's possible to eat at the club. Choice is variable and consists of 4 to 7 options ranging from toast, sausages and soup to fried cheese in a bun, goulash or schnitzel.
* Club closes at midnight.
ServiceNow Developer Meetup - This time special guest!
Another quarter another meetup.
This time with really special guest!
**What Is It About?**
* Meet ServiceNow community, swap war stories, and reconnect with old teammates.
* Talks with zero sales pitches — pure tech.
* Food, drinks and ServiceNow SWAG on us!
**What to Expect**
* Presentations on technical topics
* Networking, discusions
* Drinks and activities designed to spark fun and connection
* A chance to get exclusive ServiceNow SWAG and prizes
**Agenda**
\- 17:00 Doors open and drinks are served\, networking can begin
\- 17:30 Welcome from organisers and sponsor
\- 17:45 **Jiří Kurčík** and the topic of "ServiceNow Table Hierarchy Concept"
\- 18:30 Break
\- 18:45 **[Laszlo Balla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lballa/)** will give us answers to "Autonomous What Now? How ServiceNow Turns AI Buzzwords Into Production Workflows"
\- 19:15 Break
\- 19:30 Opportinuty to win some ServiceNow SWAG followed by little surprise
\- 19:45 Networking and drinks
\~ 21:00 Closing of the event
**Why You Should Attend?**
* Free entry, great content
* Swag, prizes, and great company
* Real, practical insights from across the ServiceNow ecosystem
* Open to everyone — developers, admins, architects, analysts, and the ServiceNow-curious
**Special Thanks**
Big thanks to **[Accenture](https://www.accenture.com/cz-en)** for providing the venue and refreshment!
Another round of applause goes to our speakers:
* **Jiří Kurčík** (Accenture)
Jiří is a Program Architect at Accenture. Before joining Accenture, he worked as a full‑stack developer at a small company—handling everything from development to requirements and delivery—before moving to Accenture to gain new experience and keep progressing. He grew from Senior ServiceNow Developer to Team Lead and Architect, and now focuses on solution design, clarifying requirements, leading delivery, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes. He builds ServiceNow workflows and employee portals, mentors junior talent, and values curiosity as the key to finding the right answers.
* **[Laszlo Balla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lballa/)** (ServiceNow)
Laszlo is a Senior Developer Advocate at ServiceNow, based in Berlin, Germany. Before joining the mothership, he spent two decades in enterprise tech - nine of them deep in the ServiceNow ecosystem, on both the partner and customer side. Today he turns complex platform topics into content people actually want to consume, and is actively involved in growing the ServiceNow developer community across events and meetups both in-person and virtually.
**Save Your Spot**
Places are limited — register now to secure your place.
If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies, please let us know when you register.
Open Mic | Jam Session
🎤🔥 OPEN MIC \| JAM SESSION @ Tequila Tales 🔥🎶
Ready to step on stage, grab the mic, and let your talent shine? ✨
We’re launching a weekly Open Mic \| Jam Session — a vibrant\, inclusive space where artists come together to create\, experiment\, and perform in front of an energetic\, supportive crowd 🎭💛
📅 Every Wednesday
🚀 First Edition: Wednesday, 21st January 2026
🎭 Who can perform?
🎤 Poets & spoken word artists
😂 Stand-up comedians
🎸 Musicians & bands
🎭 Improv & theatre performers
🪄 Magicians & experimental acts
⏱ Performance slots: 15–20 minutes
🎶 Open format \| Free entry \| Community vibes only
📝 Want to perform? Sign up here:
👉 https://forms.gle/uwcZcDdGkBwM3Yqs9
⏰ Signup deadline: Sunday 19:00 (same week)
📋 Final roster announced: Monday
⚠️ Late requests may be considered via WhatsApp on Monday & Tuesday only if slots are available — no guarantees once the lineup is full.
Whether you’re testing new material, performing for the first time, or just soaking in the creative energy — this stage is yours 🎶🔥
Come perform, come support, come vibe ✨🍹
🎤💥 Every Wednesday. One mic. Endless talent. 💥🎤
Wednesday 5-a-side Football in Žižkov with Galaksians
**5-a-side Football** practice at Rajská Zahrada artificial grass pitch.
No cleats shoes.
Maximum of 15 participants for a 3 teams of 5 rotating.
**Kick off at 18h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join.
Cost: **90 crowns**.
Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here:
https://imgur.com/a/G8NWGjM
In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)
Comedy Open Mic at Ty Kávo!
🎤 A cozy Wednesday-night standup comedy open mic for testing new jokes — from first-timers to seasoned comedians.
🍺 FREE entry, good drinks and cool underground venue near Anděl.
🎭 Want a spot? [Sign up with the MC](https://comedyprague.cz/tykavo/) for 5 minutes on stage.
Join us for a 2.5-hour walk in the Old Town of Prague!
Who can attend this meetup:
The tour is an introduction to Prague and is mainly for expats and visitors to our city but everybody who would like to join is invited. ***Important***, please also fill in the booking form on our [website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) if you are planning to come (otherwise we will not expect you).
Description:
Meet us by the Powder Tower, the historical gate to the Old Town and starting point of the Royal Route.
Then have an educative walk through the narrow and picturesque streets of the historical center of Prague. Enjoy the unique diversity of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. See some of the most interesting sites and get to know fascinating facts and legends of the 1000-year old capital of Bohemia.
End the tour at the riverside 5 minutes away from the Charles Bridge, from which you can continue the tour on your own (or again with us) towards Malá Strana or Prague Castle.
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Meeting point: We will be standing by the Powder Tower at the side of the Namestí Republiky square with a green umbrella in hand :)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tzqKpZ2945S2
Price: there is no fixed price, you will be able to decide yourself how much you value the tour. If you don't know how much is best (and can afford it) we recommend 200Kč, but it really depends on you how much you contribute.
Join us also on our [Facebook profile](https://www.facebook.com/freewalkingtoursprague/) :) and if you are travelling to other cities check out our friends at the [Free Tour Community website](https://freetourcommunity.com/).
For any questions, please contact us at info@freewalkingtourprague.eu. Unfortunately, the meetup application does not always send us phone notifications.
Reminder - only people who booked on our [official free walking tour website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) can join the tour and if the tour shows fully booked on the website it means there are no free spots. The meetup list doesn't count in this case.
We look forward to meeting you,
Michal, Amanda, Lana, Iva & Chris
Web Design Events This Week
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Nerdy Fridays: Brains and Beers
Some people go to pubs.
Some people conquer galaxies, build empires, trade spices, or outsmart dragons.
Nerdy Fridays are our open board game nights for anyone who prefers strategy over small talk and dice over disco lights. Come solo or bring your crew. We’ll help you find a table, explain the rules, and match you with a game that fits your vibe.
From light party games to deep strategic battles, the shelves are open.
Entry fee: 100 CZK
(includes access to games and rule explanation)
Friday nights don’t have to be loud. They can be legendary. 🎲✨
Board game cozy Sundays - meet&play Palmovka
Looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed day full of board games?
Join us at Palmovka for a cozy board-gaming meet-up open to everyone — beginners, casual players, and experienced gamers!
We have a big selection of games, from easy social titles to strategic favourites. You can come alone or with friends — our community is super friendly, and we always make sure nobody sits alone.
Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules — we’ll happily explain everything.
✔ Friendly atmosphere
✔ Lots of games to choose from
✔ Perfect for meeting new people
✔ Come anytime during the day
✔ No registration needed entry fee 50czk (no hour limit) if you do not order anything at bar it is 100czk.
Whether you want to laugh, think, or just relax after a long day, this is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others.
See you at Palmovka – let’s play!
Coffee and Conversation (Karlin / křížikova metro)
• What we'll do
This meet up is for those who are learning English as a second language and want a chance to practice. We will provide a fun and interesting activity to encourage simple English conversation. It may be a game, an interesting topic, or whatever. We promise to keep the evening relaxed and give you a chance to practice your English.
• What to bring
Just you.
• Important to know
We are hosted by Do Slova Praha. As a church, we want to help our community in practical ways. We may hand out information to other events that our church does, but do not worry... this is not a religious event. Just come to practice English :)
[https://www.doslovapraha.cz/](https://www.doslovapraha.cz/)
[Open] Real Estate & Mortgages: How to Navigate the Czech System
**Please note that this event is for free and you need to sign up to the following link:** [SIGN UP HERE](https://locusworkspace.com/events/2026/04/16/real-estate-mortgages/)
**What you'll learn**
Thinking about buying property in the Czech Republic? Whether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step, this session will help you understand how the system works and how to navigate it with confidence.
Join us for an evening designed mostly for expats, starting with a short founder talk on the story behind Finaram and why simplifying mortgages for foreigners matters today. We’ll then break down the current real estate market, walk you through the key steps of the buying process, and share what you should (and shouldn’t) be asking when dealing with agents, banks, and sellers.
**Why attend:**
* Get a realistic view of the Czech property market in 2026
* Understand the full buying process step by step
* Learn how to avoid common mistakes when dealing with agents
* Ask your questions directly to experienced professionals
**Event Schedule**
18:00 - Doors open
18:30-18:50 – Founder intro (Sergei Kavaleryan): the story behind Finaram
18:50-20:00 – Advisor talk (Robin Petrásek): how mortgages work in the Czech Republic
20:00-20:15 – Q&A
20:15-21:00 – Networking time (drinks and snacks provided)
**About the Speakers**
**Sergei Kavaleryan** is the founder of Finaram, an online mortgage guidance platform built for professionals and expats in the Czech Republic. He created Finaram after seeing how complex and unclear the mortgage process can be, especially for foreigners navigating a new financial system. Before building Finaram, he explored the market from both a user and analytical perspective, identifying key gaps in transparency, accessibility, and user experience.
Finaram combines data-driven tools with guidance from licensed advisors to help clients understand their options, estimate affordability, and move through the mortgage process with clarity and structure. His focus is on simplifying decision-making and helping people approach property financing in the Czech Republic with confidence.
**Robin Petrásek** is the founder of Expats Finance, a mortgage advisory firm focused exclusively on expats in the Czech Republic. With over 16 years of experience in banking and finance, and more than a decade specializing in expat clients, he has personally helped over 400 foreign buyers successfully secure property financing. His team has arranged more than 2.5 billion CZK in mortgages, with a 100% success rate for clients who moved forward with a purchase.
Robin focuses on making complex mortgage rules clear and helping expats navigate the Czech system with confidence. He collaborates with Finaram as a trusted mortgage advisor for expat clients.
Prague Writers Group [in-person & virtual]
\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\*
This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy.
To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano)
DROPBOX INFO:
* add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark")
* When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya").
* The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.
Preparing a community space
Want to give back AND spend a day in a creative community? Come along to this theatre clean up!
We’ll be helping with clean-up and prep tasks as part of the ongoing renovation – painting, basic construction work, vacuuming, and general cleaning, some gardening as well.
\*\*please note, there will be areas that are more dusty, so please advise if you have any allergies / issues\*\*
Studio ALTA is a cultural centre, collective, and production platform. It nurtures creative ideas, responds to societal needs, and serves as a safe space for dreaming and realizing bold visions. https://www.altart.cz/o-nas/
If you have any questions, reach out to Julia +420 737 890 656
Critique-Free Writing Group [in-person & virtual]
This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you.
We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano).
We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon.
The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.
Web Design Events Near You
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[Ben Frain: Top 10 CSS Tips To Make Your Dev Life Easier] #11
Join us for **Ben Frain**'s talk ...
Ben's book "Responsive Web Design With HTML5 and CSS" caught my attention (and should interest you as well). Find it here: [https://rwd.education/](https://rwd.education/)
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!***
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
HTML5 Master Series (Class 03 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
HTML5 Master Series (Class 04 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!




















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