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Pure Tea Tasting Prague
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**Description**
Join us for the very first Pure Tea Tasting Prague event!
Discover unique teas, meet fellow tea lovers, and enjoy a relaxing evening focused on wellness and mindful living.
**What to Expect:**
* Guided tasting of premium pure teas (including vegan and wellness-focused options)
* Introduction to tea rituals and culture
* Friendly conversation and community networking
* Light healthy snacks
**Agenda:**
* 19:00 – Welcome & introductions
* 19:15 – Tea tasting session (multiple varieties)
* 20:15 – Open discussion, Q&A, and social time
* 21:00 – Event close
**What to Bring:**
* Just your curiosity and good mood!
All tea and snacks are provided.
**Location:**
Pure Spa, Le Palais Art Hotel, Prague
(Details and directions will be sent after RSVP.)
**Who Should Join:**
Anyone interested in tea, wellness, or making new friends in Prague. All experience levels welcome!
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Open Game Night
It's open gaming night again! Come alone (or with friends) and meet some new people to game with. Just look for the 'Open Gaming' table(s) and feel free to sit in. We'll keep the games pretty light, so if you don't know many games, don't feel intimidated. Instruction is always available.
(70,- gaming fee still applies)
Cashflow Anonymous
Dear ladies,
If you are currently addicted to the active income and would like to liberate yourself from this addiction and become financially free, then you are welcome to this self-helping event series where we support each other in our journey.
But of course, if you are already ahead and are financially free, you are heartily welcome as well and your insights and advices will be highly valued.
Feel free to come whether you are complete beginner for this board game or you played it a lot already. Expats as well as locals are welcome.
We will meet in some cozy café, see the actual location in the heading of the event.
There will be a short introduction session so that we learn each other a little bit.
I will explain the game rules to newbies and then we will put our efforts into training ourselves in escaping from the rat race.
The event is free of charge but any contribution for the Meetup costs and organizational effort will be more than welcome.
Maximum players for the game is 7 so please consider to cancel your RSVP in case you will not be able to come, thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Eva
English Conversation (Bohnice, Praha 8)
Hi all! My name is Cara, and I am a native English speaker from America living in Prague. This a meet up for t**hose learning English as a second language** and want the **opportunity to practice**. It will be a fun and relaxed setting where we will play games to **promote English conversations** or have some kind of activity. This club will meet **every Monday evening.** The goal is for each person to walk away having learned new English words and have more confidence when speaking in English.
Please, bring some money if you want to purchase a coffee from Evento.
**This event is sponsored by a church.** The church that sponsors this English meet up is **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/) . We want to live lives that are reflective of Jesus. Like Jesus we want to help others in meeting a practical need, in this case that would be speaking in English. At the end of the English club, we will extend an invite to anyone who is interested in exploring faith, wants to know more about Jesus, or wants to meet up to read from the Bible. However, we will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings. *You do not have to attend religious events to be a part of English Club.*
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
🎤 Karaoke & Free Beerpong Mondays | Connect, Laugh & Make New Friends ☀️
**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?**
Join us **every Monday** for our popular Karaoke & Beerpong Nights – a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition.
We start at 21:00 and go till late! 🙏🏼
**💥 What’s Waiting for You**
• 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long
• 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺
• 🎧 DJ playing international hits
• 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes
• 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over
Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek.
**👋 Who’s It For?**
• Internationals, expats, & travellers
• Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out
**🎟️ How It Works**
✅ Entry is free – just come :)
🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game)
💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome
This event is co-organised with **Erasmus in Prague**
📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr)
💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t)
🔁 Recurring Weekly Event 😊
Same time, same place – every Monday
**Monday doesn't work?** You're in luck, we do the very same event **every Thursday in club FAMU!** And we don’t end just there, there will be something nearly every day a week! 😁
🎤 Erasmus Karaoke & Free Beerpong Mondays | Connect, Sing & Make New Friends ☀️
**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?**
Join us every Monday for our famous **Karaoke & Beerpong Mondays**– a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition.
We start at 21:00 and go till late! (1-2am)🙏🏼
**💥 What’s Waiting for You**
• 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long withh a DJ in between
• 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺
• 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes
• 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over
Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek.
**👋 Who’s It For?**
• Erasmus students
• Internationals, expats, locals & travellers
• Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out
**🎟️ How It Works**
✅ Entry is free – just come :)
🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game)
💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome
**🔗 Stay connected**
📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr)
💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t)
🔁 Recurring Weekly Event
Same time, same place – **every Monday** :)
**Monday doesn't work?** You're in luck, we do the very same event **every Thursday in club FAMU**, among other meet-ups throughout the week! 😁
Webmasters Events This Week
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Chinese loose leaf tea Ceremony & Tasting
Tea is a drink but also can be a ritual, through which we can build connections with people around us.
In this event, you are going to have a journey of flavours from Chinese loose leaf tea. We are going to brew you different Chinese tea with traditional Chinese tea ceremony and introduce to you how to make tea and drink tea! You will enjoy also the vegan desserts in the meantime. Come to taste and try!
What you are going to taste?
* Green tea: Snow mountain Yunnan
* Oolong tea: High moutain from Taiwan, Tie Guan Yin
* White tea: 12 years old white tea, wild white tea
* Black tea: Ruby from Taiwan
* Shu Pu'er tea
* Vegan dessets
Date: 15:30-18:30, 25/01/2026
Place: Wild Coffee, Záhřebská 634/13
Fee: 150kč
It is an open event, you are welcomed to come any time Sunday afternoon during our event to taste tea.
Coding with AI - Real talk, real code
**Používáte už AI asistenty při kódování, nebo nad tím zatím jen přemýšlíte?** Ať už jste skeptici nebo nadšenci, Jiří Kubala a Šimon Podhájský vám na našem nadcházejícím setkání ukážou, jak s AI v reálu pracují oni. Dozvíte se o konkrétních use cases, kde to funguje a kde to zásadně selhává, a hlavně jak na to, aby vám AI skutečně ušetřila čas místo toho, aby vám ho žrala.
Nebude to o teoretickém hype, ale o reálném kódu a praktických zkušenostech. Jiří a Šimon sdílí své přístupy, workflow a taky pár fail stories, které vás možná ušetří vlastních chyb. A samozřejmě, večer zakončíme kvalitním pokecem u piva a v atmosféře bublajících dýmek.
Přijďte včas, abyste si zajistili pohodlné místo. Těšíme se na vás!
Pure Tea Tasting Prague
***
**Description**
Join us for the very first Pure Tea Tasting Prague event!
Discover unique teas, meet fellow tea lovers, and enjoy a relaxing evening focused on wellness and mindful living.
**What to Expect:**
* Guided tasting of premium pure teas (including vegan and wellness-focused options)
* Introduction to tea rituals and culture
* Friendly conversation and community networking
* Light healthy snacks
**Agenda:**
* 19:00 – Welcome & introductions
* 19:15 – Tea tasting session (multiple varieties)
* 20:15 – Open discussion, Q&A, and social time
* 21:00 – Event close
**What to Bring:**
* Just your curiosity and good mood!
All tea and snacks are provided.
**Location:**
Pure Spa, Le Palais Art Hotel, Prague
(Details and directions will be sent after RSVP.)
**Who Should Join:**
Anyone interested in tea, wellness, or making new friends in Prague. All experience levels welcome!
***
Secret Ingredient for Successful Career in IT
# **Secret Ingredient for Successful Career in IT**
Join us for a meetup where you will discover the **secret ingredients** **for achieving success in the field of Information Technology.**
Join us for a meetup where you will discover the **secret ingredients** **for achieving success in the field of Information Technology.**
This event will provide you with the opportunity to listen to experienced professionals from various levels within the IT industry, as they share their journeys towards reaching their current positions.
Our guest speaker, **Jan Prokop**, will share his journey in Cybersecurity and his Information Security manager role.
Following the presentation, we will host a panel discussion, bringing together **managers, students and IT Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) program participants** to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in IT.
Don't miss out on this chance to uncover the secret ingredients for successful career in IT and connect with others in the field!
**Program**:
17:00 – Welcome and Future Talent Programs Overview for university students and graduates (Internship and ETR programs)
17:30 – 18:00 Jan Prokop - his Journey in Cybersecurity area
18:00 – 18:45 Panel discussion with Kate Gulina, Tomas Mlynar, Olivia Zhou, Jakub Kantner and Martin Budil
18:45 – 19:00 QA
19:00 – 19:30 Networking
See you there!
Please note: photos and/or short videos may be taken during this event for use in our promotional and marketing materials (website, social media, newsletters, etc.). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an organizer know when you arrive and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Pyvo Prague #176 – Advent of Code
**⚠ IMPORTANT!⚠**
**We moved the talks start to 19:00, club opens at 18:30.**
**Talk** by *Miloslav Homer*
**Advent of Code - CLI & Library**
AoC is like an advent calendar. At 6 a.m., a new problem is unlocked, and after solving the first part, the second part is unlocked. To maximize enjoyment (or rather minimize the hassles associated with development), I gradually wrote a CLI client and a set of tools. I will show you how to start your day right with Jinja and pytest, how to communicate with the server from the shell, and how to dynamically import the module with the solution. A library of functions for solving individual problems (maps, intervals, algebra…) is also included.
**Schedule**
**18:30** – Doors open
**19:00** – Talk “Advent of Code - CLI & Library”
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 usually bigger than indicated in the “Going” list here.
* **Cash only payments – club doesn’t accept cards.**
* Talks at Pyvo are mostly in Czech but if 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.
🍺 Beer Tasting with Expats at NuBeerBar 🍺
Hello Beer Enthusiasts! 🍺
Indulge in a delightful beer tasting experience at the NuBeerBar, where they showcase the finest selection of Czech beers straight from their working pub with 11 Czech beers on tap.
📍 **Location:** NuBeerBar, Balbínova 1
📅 **Date:** Every Tuesday, from 27/02/2024
🕒 **Time:** 19:00-22:00
💸 **Event fee:** FREE
🍺 **Beers available**: https://www.nubeerbar.cz/en/#Ontap
💰 **Price**: 174 CZK (Set of 6 beers \* 0.12l at your choice from menu)
**Event Details:**
We have a table reserved at NuBeerBar, to explore the rich and diverse world of Czech beers through their tasting flights, the perfect way to sample a variety of Czech beers and discover your favorites.
**What They Offer:**
* **Tasting Flights**: Enjoy a flight of six different kinds of Czech beers carefully curated to highlight the unique flavors and characteristics of each brew. 🍻
* **Working Pub Atmosphere**: Immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of their working pub, where you can mingle with fellow beer lovers and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. 🎶
* **Knowledgeable Staff**: Their friendly staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about the beers they offer and provide recommendations based on your preferences. 💬
*Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of Czech beers, the beer tasting event at the* NuBeerBar *promises to be a memorable experience for all.*
We look forward to raising a glass with you and sharing our passion for Czech beer!
Cheers! 🍻
Philosophy Seminar: C. Menke’s and Nietzsche’s theories of art
Our dear friend Albert known to many of you by the famous Prague's Cafe Philo is going to give us a talk about **the theories of art** by Friedrich Nietzsche and Christoph Menke.
**Christoph Menke** is a contemporary German philosopher who thinks about art. What is art, how do we make judgments about art, how does art influence our personal life and life in society – these are the questions he treats in his book THE FORCE OF ART (“Die Kraft der Kunst”).
Christoph Menke is professor at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt, his concept of art is strongly influenced by Adorno, Kant and especially by Nietzsche’s famous book THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY (“Die Geburt der Tragödie aus dem Geiste der Musik”). In a way, you can look at his book as an actualization of **Nietzsche’s concept of art**. The main idea is that a genuine work of art always contains a tension between two poles – which can be called the force and the craft. Join our seminar to learn more about them!
You don’t need any knowledge about the above-mentioned books and philosophers to participate in our discussion. All relevant material will be presented during the meeting.
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Like many of our past events, the seminar will take place at the living room of our friend Justin. Everyone is welcome to join. We’ll have a bottle of wine, some flavored water, tea, and light snacks for Sunday. Please feel free to bring any drink or snack you’d like to share!
Also, we’ve got a very friendly, well-trained dog who will be happy to see all of you. The name on the buzzer is McCandless, Mainous, and Everett – take the elevator to the 5th floor and it’s the door immediately to the left.
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Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**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
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus.
In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks.
Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Optimistic Orators Toastmasters speaking club
Optimistic Orators Toastmasters non-profit speech improvement group. No materials needed.
FREE | HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN COIN | IN-PERSON MEETUP
**HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK**
\* Time: 5 pm - 8 pm [Eastern Time]
\* JANUARY 2026 ONLY: FOURTH Tuesday the 27th, then back to the regular schedule of third Tuesdays next month
\* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St. Columbus 43212
\* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet!
Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B!
Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors!
We look forward to seeing you there!
HTML5 Master Series (Class 01 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.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
HTML5 Master Series (Class 02 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.
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**




















