Scalendar August 2024
Event-driven Newsletter
Welcome to the August 2024 edition of Scalendar, your go-to newsletter that brings you the latest happenings in the world of Scala, Frontend, and Software Architecture. August, the peak of summer, is an ideal time to blend holiday relaxation with learning and professional development excitement. This month is filled with lively meetups, interactive conferences, and hands-on workshops designed for developers eager to learn and collaborate. Get the details of each event and start planning your summer full of learning and networking opportunities!
Scala conferences in August 2024
Warsaw Scala Enthusiasts
- August 2, 2024
- Online
- https://www.meetup.com/warsawscala/events/302197544/
Weekly online meetings on Building Better Open Source with John A. De Goes and Cameron Smith from the Broad Institute. Join us if you want to learn how open source software is created, or if you need help improving existing OSS.
The Atlanta Scala Meetup Group
- August 7, 2024
- Online
- https://www.meetup.com/atlanta-scala/events/299314156/
The Atlanta Scala Meetup convenes online on the first Tuesday of each month, uniting Scala enthusiasts to foster a dynamic community. These gatherings offer participants the chance to engage with peers, explore new technologies, and network with potential employers or talent. Each session includes a mix of community interaction, expert speakers, and hands-on workshops.
Scala-Pils
- August 7, 2024
- Oslo, Norway
- https://www.meetup.com/scalabin/events/302312155/
A group for everyone interested in the Scala programming language in Oslo. Informal meetings are held monthly, featuring engaging discussions about functional programming.
Software Architecture
Beer City Code
- August 2–3, 2024
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- https://www.beercitycode.com/
Beer City Code is an annual software development conference welcoming all types of software creators. The event features a main conference on Saturday, August 3, with optional full-day workshops on Friday, August 2. Attendees can choose various ticket options, including access to a VIP party. The conference, originally known as Grand Rapids DevDay, offers a variety of talks and presentations from industry experts covering topics such as AI, cloud computing, and software development practices.
dev up 2024
- August 14-16, 2024
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- https://www.devupconf.org/
This premier technology conference includes sessions and talks on Thursday and Friday, along with full or half-day workshops on Wednesday. Don’t miss the Thursday evening networking event! dev up provides opportunities to learn from industry experts on various technologies, including cloud platforms, development technologies, DevOps tools, agile practices, and more. The conference is designed to offer valuable insights, practical learning, and networking opportunities to help participants stay ahead in the software development industry.
Carolina Code Conference
- August 23-24, 2024
- Greenville, SC, United States
- https://blog.carolina.codes/about
The Carolina Code Conference is a welcoming, community-driven “polyglot” event. Expanding to a two-day format with doubled attendance capacity,this conference welcomes programmers of all skill levels to connect, exchange experiences, and simply have fun. Organizer Barry Jones highlights the growth and involvement with tech meetups across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Copenhagen Developers Festival 2024
- August 26-30, 2024
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- https://cphdevfest.com/
A five-day event for software developers. It features over 110 speakers, 120 sessions, and 12 workshops, offering a mix of daytime workshops, tech sessions, and evening concerts. Attendees can enjoy two workshop days, three days of conference talks, and festival evenings with live music and entertainment. Tickets cover all activities, ensuring a comprehensive experience for all participants.
Frontend
React Rally
- August 12-14, 2024
- Park City, UT, United States
- https://reactrally.com/
React Rally is a community conference centered around React and topics relevant to React developers. Designed for developers of all levels, this two-day event features a single-track program with diverse presentations on state management, hooks, accessibility, performance, JavaScript, native applications, career growth, and more. Attendees can enjoy a welcoming and inclusive environment, with numerous opportunities for networking and learning. Featured speakers include Kapehe from Sanity.io, Shruti Kapoor, Chris Sev from Sourcegraph, and Kent C. Dodds.
WarsawJS Meetup
- August 14, 2024
- Warsaw, Poland
- https://warsawjs.com/
WarsawJS is a vibrant local community for JavaScript professionals and enthusiasts, dedicated to providing a space for improving JavaScript skills and giving back. The event will feature the following speakers: Robert Pasiński, who will be discussing JavaScript task scheduling, Jerzy Nowiński, talking about real-time video processing web apps, and Inez Okulska, comparing RAG and GPT fine-tuning for information retrieval. WarsawJS also offers workshops and networking opportunities.
Conclusion
That’s a wrap for our August 2024 Scalendar! We hope you have found some events that capture your interest and motivate you to engage with the global programming community. These gatherings are not just opportunities to learn and grow, but also to connect with like-minded professionals and make contributions to your field of work. Mark your calendars, register early, and get ready for an enriching month ahead. Stay curious, keep coding, and see you at next month’s events!
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