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Show and Tell (IRL) Is Back on November 19th

Our first Show and Tell went so well that we're doing it again. Join us in person on Thursday, November 19th at the Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona to show what you've been building and see what other Edmonton developers are working on.

Last time we saw a 3D engine written from scratch in Vulkan, an optimized picoCTF solution, a deep dive into processes and threads, an AI chess tutor, and a game concept. This time we want even more of the real thing: no slides, just code and prototypes.

The Format

Demos are 5–10 minutes, followed by a few minutes of questions. Open your editor, run your prototype, step through your terminal, or bring your hardware. Some ideas:

  • A side project or product you're building, even if it's half-broken
  • A piece of code you're proud of (or confused by)
  • A bug you finally squashed or a problem you recently solved
  • A CTF challenge walkthrough
  • Something you learned and can demonstrate live
  • A hardware or electronics project

Works-in-progress are welcome. We'll have a table, a podium, and a TV with HDMI, so bring your laptop and any adapters you need.

Planning to demo? Let us know when you register so we can plan the lineup.

Not presenting? Come anyway to watch, ask questions, and meet other devs. Light snacks and drinks are provided.

Schedule

  • 6:45pm – Doors open
  • 7:00pm – Intro
  • 7:10pm – Demos
  • 8:30pm – Closing remarks and cleanup

More information and registration:

https://luma.com/q9gart2z

Can't make it in person? Join our weekly online chat every Tuesday at 12pm Alberta Time. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

IRL Show and Tell

Thanks for Joining the General Magic Watch Party

Thanks to everyone who braved rain/sleet/snow and joined us for the General Magic Watch Party last night (Oct 27th). It was great to watch and discuss the documentary with fellow developers.

What was your takeaway from the documentary? For me it was don't try to implement everything at once. That is very risky. Start with a solid base product that does one thing well and gradually add to it.

Special thanks to the Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona for providing the comfy chairs and the new TV.

See you at our next in-real-life (IRL) event in November, date to be decided, or online every Tuesday at 12pm Alberta Time.

People in armchairs watching the General Magic documentary on a wall-mounted TV at the https://www.epl.ca/locations/eplstr/ library.

Bring Your Own Topic

Today's chat initial topic is whatever you bring. Inspired by me running out of time to come up with a topic. If you have a topic for a future chat let us know at chris@weeklydevchat.com.

Everyone and anyone are welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

Four people gathered around an open box overflowing with colorful lightbulb idea cards