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In many organizations, APIs are treated as technical contracts — neat documentation of endpoints and payloads. But what if APIs could become something more: living expressions of the business domain itself? This talk examines how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern API craftsmanship converge to establish a shared language between people and systems. We’ll walk through how techniques like Domain Storytelling, Event Storming, and Context Mapping can lead directly into OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specifications that reflect real domain intent — not just data structures. **How can LLM help?** Along the way, we’ll see how Large Language Models (LLMs) can amplify human creativity — helping teams turn visual domain artifacts into executable API contracts while preserving intent and nuance. Instead of replacing design thinking, AI becomes a collaborator in the craftsmanship process. Through practical examples, we’ll explore how bounded contexts define API boundaries, how ubiquitous language shapes resource and event models, and how contract-first design enables safe, evolutionary change. By the end, you’ll see APIs not merely as integration points, but as living domain boundaries to align architecture, business, and shared understanding. **About the speaker** [Annegret](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annegret-junker-141a99a4/) is Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Germany. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles and domains. She is especially interested in DDD, microservices, and everything else. She is working on a large integration project and defines APIs for partners. **The Sponsor** This time, the location, food, and drinks are sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/). Thank you very much, TechTalk, you rock! 🎉 This will be a joined event with the Microservices, Reactive and Distributed Systems Vienna Meetup ([https://www.meetup.com/reactive-vienna/](https://www.meetup.com/reactive-vienna/)) and it is enough to register for only one of the meetups. It is not necessary to register for both! Space is limited, so please register if you want to come. As always, we're very much looking forward to seeing you! Best regards, Daniel and Gottfried

Bring your JS interest and a good vibe! Everybody is welcome & feel free to share this invitation! **Talks and info:** All details: [https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026](https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026) **Timetable:** * 18:00: Gathering, food & drinks * \~18:45 - 19:00: Start of the first talk **Talks:** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Ben Croker ▶️ Realtime Multiplayer with Datastar Great digital experiences are built on interactivity and collaboration. This talk demonstrates how Datastar can be used to build realtime, multiplayer experiences driven by the backend. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Frank Hellenkamp ▶️ Biological Evolution vs. Evolution of Programming Languages This talk compares biological evolution to the evolution of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript) and gives an overview of the evolutionary environment we all live and work in. It will be about genes, memes, Brainfuck, and more. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🗣️Want to give a Talk?** ▶️ [https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk](https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk) **Location:** Sentry Jakov-Lind-Straße 5, 4. OG (Entrance next to Max & Benito) 1020 Wien **Sponsors:** 🙏 Sentry Sentry is the market leader in the error monitoring space and like many startups with engineer founders, Sentry was born out of frustration with technology. David started Sentry as an open-source side project in 2008. We started in a small community — the Django web framework — and over time expanded our technology to support dozens of other platforms, including browser JavaScript and mobile applications. Fast forward to today, we're a $90M Series E company with a $3B valuation and 200+ employees on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology. As one can see, the adventure continues to be exciting as we bring our developer-first Application Monitoring to more customers and industries worldwide. Consider us for the ride! Link to Open Roles: [https://sentry.io/careers/#openings](https://sentry.io/careers/#openings) **🙏 Want to sponsor?** We are looking for more sponsors! If you are interested please contact us via [viennajsmeetup@gmail.com](http://viennajsmeetup@gmail.com/) or at [viennajs.org.](http://viennajs.org./) \*\*\* **Don't forget to RSVP!**

**Would you love to visit Paris but don't speak a word of French?** *Join my course and consider your problem solved! - If you speak **ABSOLUTELY NO** French yet, you’ve come to the **RIGHT PLACE**! *This course is perfect for **BEGINNERS** and covers basic A1-level skills. There are 9 independent modules, each lasting 2 hours. You are welcome to attend the full course or just individual sessions. **Dates:** Wednesdays – **April 29, May 06, May 13, June 03, thursday June 11, June 17, June 24, July 01, July 08.** **----------------------------------------------------** **Theme on 24.06: Reclamation** **----------------------------------------------------** *This is **NOT** your average language course –* *it’s a relaxed way to play with words and get you excited for your trip!* *By the end of the course, you won’t be speaking perfect French, but you’ll likely be able to buy a baguette, order a drink, ask for directions, and actually understand the answer...* **The primary language of instruction is German, with English translations provided if necessary.** Since I am teaching this course for the first time, participation is **free of charge**. However, I would appreciate a voluntary donation for the neighborhood center hosting the course. The center is an independent social institution funded by donations. **++++** **Du würdest gerne mal nach Paris fahren, aber sprichst kein Wort Französisch?** *Komm in meinen Kurs und dein Problem ist gelöst! - **Wenn du noch GAR KEIN Französisch kannst, bist du hier GENAU RICHTIG!** *Der Kurs ist super für EINSTEIGER und vermittelt einige Basiskenntnisse auf Niveau A1. **Es gibt 9 voneinander unabhängige Module zu je 2 Stunden.** Wer möchte, kann auch nur einzelne Termine besuchen. **Termine:** **Mittwoch 29.04., 06.05., 13.05., 03.06., Do 11.06., 17.06., 24.06., 01.07., 08.07.** **----------------------------------------------------Thema am 24.06.: Reklamieren** ***-----------------------------------*****----------------** *Dies ist KEIN normaler Sprachkurs - sondern ein lockeres Spielen mit Worten, das dir erst einmal Appetit macht auf die Reise!* *Du wirst am Ende des Kurses NICHT perfekt Französisch sprechen, aber vermutlich in der Lage sein, ein Baguette zu kaufen oder ein Getränk zu bestellen, nach dem Weg zu fragen und auch die Antwort zu verstehen...* **Kurssprache ist Deutsch, mit Übersetzung auf Englisch, wenn erforderlich.** Ich halte diesen Kurs zum ersten Mal, deshalb ist die **Teilnahme kostenlos.** Doch ich bitte um eine **freiwillige Spende für das Nachbarschaftszentrum,** in dem der Kurs stattfindet. Das Nachbarschaftszentrum ist eine unabhängige soziale Einrichtung, die durch Spenden finanziert wird [Nachbarschaftszentrum 15, Wien](https://www.nachbarschaftszentren.at/angebote/selbsthilfe/1/34244-franz%C3%B6sisch-f%C3%BCr-die-reise-mittwoch,-03-06-2026,)

In many organizations, APIs are treated as technical contracts — neat documentation of endpoints and payloads. But what if APIs could become something more: living expressions of the business domain itself? This talk examines how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern API craftsmanship converge to establish a shared language between people and systems. We’ll walk through how techniques like Domain Storytelling, Event Storming, and Context Mapping can lead directly into OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specifications that reflect real domain intent — not just data structures. **How can LLM help?** Along the way, we’ll see how Large Language Models (LLMs) can amplify human creativity — helping teams turn visual domain artifacts into executable API contracts while preserving intent and nuance. Instead of replacing design thinking, AI becomes a collaborator in the craftsmanship process. Through practical examples, we’ll explore how bounded contexts define API boundaries, how ubiquitous language shapes resource and event models, and how contract-first design enables safe, evolutionary change. By the end, you’ll see APIs not merely as integration points, but as living domain boundaries to align architecture, business, and shared understanding. **About the speaker** [Annegret](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annegret-junker-141a99a4/) is Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Germany. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles and domains. She is especially interested in DDD, microservices, and everything else. She is working on a large integration project and defines APIs for partners. **The Sponsor** This time, the location, food, and drinks are sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/). Thank you very much, TechTalk, you rock! 🎉 This will be a joined event with the Domain-Driven Design Vienna Meetup ([https://www.meetup.com/ddd-vienna/](https://www.meetup.com/ddd-vienna/)) and it is enough to register for only one of the meetups. It is not necessary to register for both! Space is limited, so please register if you want to come. As always, we're very much looking forward to seeing you! Best regards, Daniel and Gottfried

**Agenda:** 18:30 - Gather 18:45 - Talk: The State of Austrian Agility...From Trend to Strategic Capability 19:15 - Round Table Discussions: Professional Project Issues 20:45 - Finish \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 TALK:** **The State of Austrian Agility** ...From Trend to Strategic Capability *by Tobias Kirchebner* Agility is no longer just a method — it has become a cultural and strategic capability that defines how successful companies adapt and create value. In this talk, Tobias will present the key findings of the PwC x PMI Study 2025, which examines the state of agility in Austrian companies. We will look at how organizations understand agility today, the main barriers to scaling it, the rise of hybrid models, and the (still limited) role of AI in agile work. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of where Austrian companies stand — and what separates those who use Agile methods from those who truly live Agility! Public link to the PwC x PMI Study (EN & DE): https://www.pwc.at/de/dienstleistungen/unternehmensberatung/agile-consulting.html \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **👥 Round Table Discussions: Professional Project Issues** 1\. Before the event we'll collect project issues to discuss again 2\. Then\, we'll collect them into categories 3\. At the event\, guests can choose the category they're most interested in We'll switch groups once, so you'll be able to choose two categories 👍 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Light snacks and drinks will be provided 🥨🥂 If any company would like to sponsor this we would be grateful! 🙏 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- REMEMBER ... our Meetups are for anyone interested in improving their project skills, not just Agile 🤓 BIg Thanks to our Event Partner weXelerate for providing venue and help with logistics! 👏 If you have any ideas for future events or talks you'd like to give, please feel free to msg our group organiser Timo

**❗️IMPORTANT❗️:** This is a reference event, you MUST sign up at this Meetup.com event: [https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/events/314935295/](https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/events/314935295/) **Agenda:** 18:30 - Gather 18:45 - Talk: The State of Austrian Agility...From Trend to Strategic Capability 19:15 - Round Table Discussions: Professional Project Issues 20:45 - Finish \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 TALK:** **The State of Austrian Agility** ...From Trend to Strategic Capability *by Tobias Kirchebner* Agility is no longer just a method — it has become a cultural and strategic capability that defines how successful companies adapt and create value. In this talk, Tobias will present the key findings of the PwC x PMI Study 2025, which examines the state of agility in Austrian companies. We will look at how organizations understand agility today, the main barriers to scaling it, the rise of hybrid models, and the (still limited) role of AI in agile work. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of where Austrian companies stand — and what separates those who use Agile methods from those who truly live Agility! Public link to the PwC x PMI Study (EN & DE): [https://www.pwc.at/de/dienstleistungen/unternehmensberatung/agile-consulting.html](https://www.pwc.at/de/dienstleistungen/unternehmensberatung/agile-consulting.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **👥 Round Table Discussions: Professional Project Issues** 1\. Before the event we'll collect project issues to discuss again 2\. Then\, we'll collect them into categories 3\. At the event\, guests can choose the category they're most interested in We'll switch groups once, so you'll be able to choose two categories 👍 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Light snacks and drinks will be provided 🥨🥂 If any company would like to sponsor this we would be grateful! 🙏 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- REMEMBER ... our Meetups are for anyone interested in improving their project skills, not just Agile 🤓 BIg Thanks to our Event Partner weXelerate for providing venue and help with logistics! 👏 If you have any ideas for future events or talks you'd like to give, please feel free to msg our group organiser Timo

If you're working in SEO, PPC, AI, online marketing, or e-commerce and enjoy exchanging ideas with people who are shaping the industry, we'd love to see you at our next AI Growth Meetup. After a great first edition, **we're bringing the community together again** for another evening of conversations, insights, and networking in a relaxed setting. 📅 **Date:** 24 June 🕖 **Time:** 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Café Neunzehn Döblinger Hauptstraße 23–25, 1190 Vienna **What’s on the agenda?** * Welcome from the hosts - [Andrian Alipiev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrian-alipiev/) & [Mattia Geremicca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattia-geremicca/) * A guest speaker session (announcement coming soon) * Open conversations about SEO, PPC, Online Marketing and e-Commerce * Plenty of time to talk and meet like-minded people We need more get-togethers over drinks and meaningful conversations. That’s why we’re doing this! The event is completely free, but space is limited. So reserve your spot in time so you don’t have to wait for the next edition. 😉

Halfway through 2026, we are curious to find out more about what people in our community have learned: Everyone is invited to **share something that helped them progress in their work this year** \- whether it's a tool\, a book\, an article\, podcast\, project\, or any other insight\. No slides needed\, no pressure: just bring your inspiration and tell us what you learned\, or simply come to listen and be inspired by others\. The second half of the evening is all about **networking and conversation**. Whether you're looking to practice public speaking, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, this is the perfect place to start. Please bring your own drinks and snacks. Tab water is available at the venue. We look forward to seeing you! By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any such recordings for event documentation and promotional purposes.

**Open Source Talks by OffOn x Dynatrace** **❗️Meetup is for discovery only. Don't rely on it for availability or capacity. The actual limit is 50 people.** **👉 RSVP on our website to confirm your spot: [RSVP HERE](https://community.offon.dev/t/open-source-talks-by-offon-x-dynatrace-june-25th/1579)** June 25, 2026 · Vienna Join us for the first Open Source Talks, a community-driven meetup for the Austrian open source community. Two speakers, a quiz, and networking with people from different OSS projects and communities. Open Source · Vendor Agnostic · Community Driven TALKS: * Drupal CMS by [Nico Grienauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grienauer/) and [Sinduri Guntupalli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinduri-guntupalli-307542131/) * Flip the Switch: Feature Flags and the Power of Open Standards by [Simon Schrottner ](https://schrottner.at/) \-\-\- AGENDA 17:30 — Doors open, networking (30 min) 18:00 — Welcome, OffOn.dev intro (10 min) 18:10 — Drupal CMS 2.0 by Nico Grienauer (25 min + 5 min Q&A) 18:40 — Break (15 min) 18:55 — Flip the Switch: Feature Flags and the Power of Open Standards by Simon Schrottner (25 min + 5 min Q&A) 19:25 — Open floor, networking (15 min) 19:40 — Open Source Quiz (15 min) 19:55 — Wrap-up, next event teaser (5 min) 20:00 — Networking ## SPEAKERS * [Nico Grienauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grienauer/): Drupal expert and Drupal Austria board member. Founder of acolono GmbH, CodeWeekEU ambassador, and initiator of Austrian Open Source Award. * [Sinduri Guntupalli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinduri-guntupalli-307542131/): Sr Developer Programs Engineer at Dynatrace. Experienced in product and program management, and web development. Passionate about open source with active involvement in the Drupal community. * [Simon Schrottner](https://schrottner.at/): OpenFeature maintainer and CNCF Ambassador. Helps teams release faster through open standards and feature flagging. \-\-\- **[LOCATION](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gziYEaS61aMbid6L7)** Dynatrace Austria GmbH THE ICON VIENNA · Tower 24 · 22nd Floor Wiedner Gürtel 13, 1100 Vienna Getting there: \- Ask for a visitor's card at the info point \(they'll direct you to the 22nd floor\) \- Hold your card against the reader at the second glass door \- At the turnstiles\, scan your card and note the elevator letter on the screen \- Take the elevator to floor 22 \-\-\- **❗️Meetup is for discovery only. Don't rely on it for availability or capacity. The actual limit is 50 people.** **👉 RSVP on our website to confirm your spot: [RSVP HERE](https://community.offon.dev/t/open-source-talks-by-offon-x-dynatrace-june-25th/1579)** Want to learn more about OffOn? [Visit our about page](https://offon.dev/about/) Questions? Email offondev@gmail.com

**‘If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently. Well, when you look into infinity, you realize that there are more important things than what people do all day.' (Calvin and Hobbes)** How about a serious fun evening at a wonderful place in Vienna (you probably haven’t seen yet)? Meeting at the Cobenzl with wonderful views over Vienna, finding your “Life Tree” and your personal character oracle at the [Lebensbaum](https://www.himmel.at/lebensbaumkreis)[ Kreis](http://www.himmel.at/lebensbaumkreis/ "http://www.himmel.at/lebensbaumkreis/"), and philosophize about the meaning of life while stargazing. And meet some great people and have fun. **Date:** Saturday, June 27th, 6.30 pm **Program:** 06.30 p.m. Meeting at [https://waldgrill-cobenzl.at/](https://waldgrill-cobenzl.at/) 08.00 p.m. Walk around the Lebensbaumkreis (Lifetree Circle) to find your personal tree and character traits 09.00 p.m. Stargazing “Meaning of Life” 10.00 p.m. Am Himmel/Octogon/Cobenzl >> [http://www.himmel.at/oktogon/lageplan/](http://www.himmel.at/oktogon/lageplan/) **Meeting Point:** [https://waldgrill-cobenzl.at/](https://waldgrill-cobenzl.at/) (right next to the bus stop 38A Cobenzl) **Donations:** most welcome (a hat will go around) Looking forward to seeing you! With kind regards, Dieter Langenecker ([www.langenecker.com](www.langenecker.com))

⭐ Business Speed Networking Vienna Make connections. Find opportunities. Meet inspiring people. Looking to expand your professional circle and actually enjoy the process? This business speed networking event in Vienna is designed for people who value real conversations, not superficial small talk. 💎Participation fee is 10€ and order a drink. 📌 Limited spots. Please register if you are really come and unregister if your circumstances changed. If you are registered and won’t come you can loose the possibility to join next time. 💼 What to expect: Structured speed networking with short one-to-one conversations. Each round lasts about 10 minutes, then you meet a new person. Clear format, easy flow, and a professional office-style environment. 🤝 Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, freelancers, startup founders, managers, and professionals from different industries who want to connect, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities. ⭐️ The atmosphere: Focused, respectful, and business-oriented. Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new contacts — and new opportunities 💬✨

If you are curious to know about what Notion can do this meetup is for you. **Speakers:** Philipp Stelzel, Nooa Adams and Beatrix Beer **Agenda**: We will present a workflow in **two different AI environments** — **Notion AI** and **Claude** — where an **AI agent turns AI meeting notes into a draft offer** (positioning, outline, and key messaging), and we’ll compare the process, the results, and the **credits/tokens consumed** while producing the same outcome. Philipp will demo the workflow using Notion AI and we’ll track how many AI credits it consumes along the way. Nooa will run the exact same workflow in Claude so we can compare results side-by-side and see how the credit usage differs. Beatrix will present in German about „Mehr als Mails und PDFs – mit einem Notion-Kundenportal zur Premium-Kundenbetreuung“ **Afterwards**: Drinks, food, networking, template swaps, and questions answered. Join us, meet fellow Notioneers, and level up your workflow

**IMPORTANT UPDATE:** Due to unexpected sick leaves within our speaker and organizing team, **we have to postpone this MeetUp to June 25th**. Everything else stays the same. **@everyone: Please review and update your RSVP status accordingly.** \-\-\- We'd like to invite you to our fourth installation for the Cloud Native Vienna MeetUps in 2026! Again we'll have two deep-dive talks and time to network and chat with friends in the Viennese cloud native community. A big thank you to **WKO Inhouse GmbH** for hosting us and providing food and drinks! **Agenda:** * **17:30:** Doors Open & Networking * **17:55:** Welcome from the Organizers * **18:00:** **Talk 1:** Rober Klonner (WKO Inhouse GmbH) **GitOps Visibility: Precise Argo CD diffs on every Pull Request** * **18:45:** Break & Refreshments * **19:00:** **Talk 2:** Thomas Hanser (Untis GmbH) **The Untis Platform Engineering Journey: GitOps Multi-Tenancy with Flux, GitLab, and Friends** * **19:45:** Open Networking We look forward to seeing you there! \-\-\- **Talks:** Rober Klonner (WKO Inhouse Gmbh) **GitOps Visibility: Precise Argo CD diffs on every Pull Request** Today's GitOps deployments are generated through layers of templating - Helm charts, Kustomize or ApplicationSets. Modifying these abstractions and trying to mentally render the output is error-prone. This talk introduces a method that uses Argo CD itself to render accurate diffs of Helm charts and Kustomize overlays between branches and posts the result directly on your pull request. We'll walk through a production setup using the Argo CD Operator, Argo CD Diff Preview, and GitLab CI, optimized for performance, minimal maintenance, and security. Through real-world use cases, we'll show what issues this approach catches before they hit your cluster. Thomas Hanser (Untis GmbH) **The Untis Platform Engineering Journey: GitOps Multi-Tenancy with Flux, GitLab, and Friends** Operating in the European education sector means juggling compliance, student privacy and massive traffic spikes when school starts. Historically at Untis, keeping this running in production was the burden of a single operations team. This session details our transition to an automated, multi-tenant GitOps platform managing a fleet of internal and external Kubernetes clusters. We share our approach of building a platform that gives product teams actual autonomy without compromising on security or control: * **Structured Multi-Tenancy:** Mapping GitLab groups to namespaced tenant projects using Flux’s multi-tenant model. * **Secure Access Control:** Leveraging the GitLab Agent for Kubernetes to enable scoped, declarative self-service cluster access. * **Flexible Delivery Models:** Supporting multiple decentralized deployment strategies by balancing governance and freedom for both internal teams and external guest environments. Prepare for an honest demonstration of challenges like managing secret lifecycles across a growing fleet, moving from script-driven tenant onboarding to true automated self-service, and wrestling with the classic "chicken-and-egg" problems of bootstrapping Flux and handling GitOps release management.

**Hey everybody!** Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere? Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**! We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other. After that, you can: * share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table) * get feedback or inspiration from others * or simply work on your own project alongside the group Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work. Or just come by to connect and get inspired. Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀

**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.

**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. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options 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) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder 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 Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

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)

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

**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 READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are finalizing our 2026 schedule, so minor adjustments are still underway. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** **The breakdown of the six-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: TBD** **Class 2: TBD** **Class 3: TBD** **Class 4: TBD** **Class 5: TBD** **Class 6: TBD**

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are finalizing our 2026 schedule, so minor adjustments are still underway. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** **The breakdown of the six-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: TBD** **Class 2: TBD** **Class 3: TBD** **Class 4: TBD** **Class 5: TBD** **Class 6: TBD**