***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details Scott L. Bain Senior Technical Trainer at PMI "Test-Driven Development" was originally suggested by Ward Cunningham in the mid 1900's as a way for developers to generate code from unit tests. In the ensuing years it has also been suggested that organizations can drive requirements into development by writing acceptance tests to guide the process. Which of these should we call "TDD"? Which, if either, is more important, or should take precedence in terms of our attention and allocation of resources? Should we do them both? can they work […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details IMPORTANT: To attend, you must be a member of the SacTech community and have accepted our code of conduct. IF YOU ARE NOT YET A MEMBER, PLEASE GO HERE: https://sac-tech.com/ (Signup is free) Come join our incredible group of folks to learn about tech, meet new friends, start collaborations and maybe even find a job or hire a new dev! SacTech Social is an inclusive, safe space for technology professionals (and the tech curious) from all stacks, walks of life, genders, ages, etc. to come together and talk about programming, design, and all of […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details Join us for an immersive event where the worlds of Generative AI and business collide. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is reshaping industries, driving innovation, and revolutionizing traditional workflows. Through dynamic keynotes, interactive panels, and practical workshops, explore how Generative AI can boost productivity, foster innovation, personalize customer experiences, and drive competitive advantage. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange insights, and chart the course for a future where Generative AI propels business into uncharted territories. Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details Description: Join us for an engaging webinar on "Deep Learning Essentials" where you'll explore the foundational concepts and techniques of deep learning. Discover how neural networks are structured and trained, and understand the role of activation functions, backpropagation, and optimization algorithms. Learn about essential architectures such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). Gain insights into practical applications, including image and speech recognition. This session will enable you with the knowledge necessary to embark on your deep learning journey. Turn on screen reader support To enable […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details PART OF OUR "GENERATIVE AI FOR DATA EXECUTIVES" WEBINAR SERIES In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the emergence of Generative AI has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for innovation while raising critical ethical considerations. As we navigate the age of Generative AI, striking a delicate balance between fostering innovation and upholding responsibility in data privacy and governance becomes paramount. Let’s delve into the complexities of Ethics in the Age of Generative AI, exploring how we can ensure that progress is not at the expense of ethical principles. Attend this webinar […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details A WordPress Happiness Bar This is the place to come for learning and getting help over a hurdle. Be ready to share your question or help others with their questions. No question is too small. This Meetup is intended for a wide range of users. Whether you're a brand-new WordPress novice or beginner, a creative designer, an experienced blogger, an SEO and analytics expert, or even an advanced developer...all are welcome. We're all here to learn and share in this volunteer-run WordPress community. Are you working on a project […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details Building microservices-based applications is a common consideration when designing modern, distributed systems. But what does it really mean to use Azure Cosmos DB as your data management system in the real world? What are the benefits of adopting this approach? What challenges might you face, and what trade-offs should you be aware of? This demo-driven session dives deep into leveraging Azure Cosmos DB's global distribution, partitioning strategies, and consistency models to build resilient and scalable microservices architectures. From simple approaches to advanced patterns, this session will provide you with […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Details IT organizations today are shipping software faster than ever, but new technology and tools also bring new challenges. Many of the challenges can be resolved through a proper implementation of DevSecOps. By embracing a DevSecOps mindset, organizations can take advantage of these technological advances without putting themselves or their customers at risk. This talk will focus on how to implement a DevSecOps Dojo immersive offering by creating an immersive learning environment for team members to gain practical work experience. The talk also covers the phases of Dojo life cycle […]

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***   Join TechCA for networking and drinks after the day-long government innovation conference in Sacramento.   Both public and private sector technology professionals are invited to meet us at Mix Downtown for appetizers and refreshments.

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** Details Session #1 - Distributed SQL Databases by Denis Magda Abstract Distributed SQL Databases: The Whys and Hows Combine the popular SQL interface and the strong consistency of relational databases with the horizontal scalability of NoSQL data stores. You’ll get a distributed SQL database, a relatively new category of relational DBs. This talk introduces you to the whys and hows of distributed SQL. First, we’ll find out why the world needs yet another database category. Next, we’ll discuss how these databases are designed and function internally. Lastly, we’ll learn when and […]