Join @JoeyDeVilla as he explores retrieval augmented generation (RAG). Learn how this AI technique combines machine learning models with external information retrieval to enhance accuracy. Using a Jupyter notebook and Star Wars characters, Joey explains RAG's principles and demonstrates live coding examples with LangChain and OpenAI. Get hands-on insights into solving hallucinations and outdated information issues with RAG.

Join Josh Mesout, CIO of Civo, in this workshop where we simplify AI and ML, focusing on deploying large language models (LLMs) using open-source tools. Learn how to leverage Civo infrastructure, understand the benefits of open-source models, and gain practical insights into setting up your own AI deployment. Ideal for software engineers and tech enthusiasts looking to reduce reliance on ChatGPT and take control of their machine learning models.

Kunal Nawale, Founder and CEO of SigLens, presents on sustainable computing and observability. Understand the significant energy impact of data centers and how efficient observability can reduce both costs and carbon emissions. Learn about data storage optimization and how SigLens’s open-source solution offers a 90% cost reduction compared to traditional systems like Splunk and Elastic Search.

Join @KunalKushwaha as he delves into the basics of platform engineering, its evolution, and its impact on modern organizations. Learn how it compares to DevOps and watch a live demo of KubeFirst.

In this Apache Pinot real-time analytics workshop, Victor Gamov explores the architecture and use cases of Apache Pinot, an OLAP database designed for low latency and high concurrency. Learn how companies like LinkedIn and Uber leverage real-time analytics to improve their services. The workshop includes hands-on examples of data ingestion from batch and streaming sources and demonstrates the power of Apache Pinot in building scalable, real-time applications.

Steve Woodard from Kyndryl explores the intricacies of app modernization. Learn about the challenges, strategies, and benefits of transforming legacy systems to modern architectures. Steve shares his expertise on reducing technical debt, enhancing application availability, and leveraging AI for data-driven decisions.

Feature flags are more than just on/off switches! In this meetup, we will be exploring a variety of creative ways to use feature flags in your projects. From making safer deployments to running A/B tests and gradually rolling out features, you'll see how versatile and powerful feature flags can be. We'll also introduce the OpenFeature standard, which makes implementing feature flags more streamlined than ever. Whether you're new to feature flags or looking to get more out of them, this session will provide practical insights and tips to help you take your projects to the next level.

Natalie Lunbeck of Shipyard explores how ephemeral environments can transform pre-production processes. Learn about the benefits of on-demand staging environments, enhanced testing, and cost control. Join the discussion on implementing these solutions to improve your development workflow.

Join Eddie Wassef, VP and Chief Architect at Vonage, as he takes you through his journey from the early days of software development to the forefront of platform engineering. Eddie discusses the evolution of software, the impact of open-source, and how modern developers can build efficiently. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, developers, and anyone interested in the history and future of software.

In this video, Ryan Clements from Byte Bot shares his experience integrating Storybook and Next.js. Discover the lessons he learned about automation, documentation, and open-source community engagement. Whether you're a developer or interested in software engineering, this talk offers valuable insights.