What we’re about
Let's learn to code together.
We are training people to become coding friendly. Learning the mind-set is more important than the particular coding language.
We are practicing collaborative activities like Study Jams, Coding Clubs, Code Wars, DevFests, etc.
And we provide hand holding and office hours when you need it the most - just ask / let us know how we can help.
This initiative is sponsored by OpenHub: https://openhubproject.com/
The purpose of this meetup group: Continuous co-learning to achieve project-oriented goals.
You should join if you are local and consider yourself as a coder / developer, or want to learn technology to the level when you can use it for projects or for getting a job.
Please feel out this form to let us know, what technology you are interested in learning and what you are willing to teach/share.
Please vote free first topics you are interested to learn next as level 2 or 3. http://doodle.com/poll/ubzgq3s48s5k6re5
Levels:
1 - Introduction.
2 - Design concepts and/or step-by-step learning of technology.
3 - Advanced topics, requires knowing the technology when coming to the class.
About us:
Open Hub project is an open ecosystem and resource center for local tech workforce / tech business. We are building local tech community, consulting tech startups and tech companies, match making business ideas generators with developers, teaching coding and organizing education workshops. We are attuned to the technology as it relates to business needs in Hudson Valley.
https://openhubproject.com/
Mission statement:
Bringing people together around technology. Creating an environment where people learn and work together benefiting and inspired by technology and collaboration, and match making them for the mutual empowerment. Mentoring the youth and empowering professionals to share their best practices and grow as mentors.
Upcoming events
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Virtual Show & Tell: "Practical AI for Developers: Building Useful AI app"
·OnlineOnlineWe invite you to join our Virtual Show & Tell January 22nd, 6:00-8 pm for the Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meetup, an open meeting for anyone in our community or is interested in technology. We'll explore the latest AI trends and tech career development opportunities, followed by networking with everyone.
Speakers confirmed: John Sturman and Joseph Betty.
John Sturman will share how his tech community experience impacted his professional career, and
Joseph Betty will give a talk
Practical AI for Developers: Building Useful, Secure, and Responsible AI Applications.
"AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday software, but many developers and organizations struggle with how to use it effectively and securely. This talk focuses on practical, real-world AI usage, showing how developers can integrate AI features into applications while avoiding common mistakes around security, data handling, and scalability.
Through real examples and lessons learned, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how AI fits into modern development workflows and how open-source tools can help teams build safer, more reliable AI-powered solutions that deliver real business and community value.
This will be an interactive, practical talk based on hands-on development experience.
The session will be structured to respect time limits:
5 minutes: AI landscape and why it matters now
15–20 minutes: Practical examples, common mistakes, and best practices
5–10 minutes: Key takeaways and Q&A
Ongoing 2025 call for speakers is available for your submission. Feel free to add as many talks as interested. These talks will be considered for our community meetups and can lead to your speakers engagement with our annual DevFests and Hackathons.
Register in advance for this and following virtual meetings (monthly, on the third Thursday of the month):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YrVsZEK1Rpy73IhVMd9t-w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
We will continue meeting online every third week of the month:
- Feb 19th
- March 19th
and in person every second week of the month, alternating small towns in the Hudson Valley, NY.
Please save the date for Feb 11th in Kingston!8 attendees
Past events
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