A group located in Southwest Ohio that is dedicated to making games and exploring game related technologies. SOVGI is comprised of Programmers, Artists, Modelers, and Animators along with various other professionals involved in the game development process.

This group is for those who use the Python computer language or who want to learn more about the language. Python is a great language for rapid development and has some great web frameworks that make getting a functional web application up and running quite easily. Please also join the Central Ohio Python Users Group mailing list at: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/centraloh

Drupal is an award-winning content management system. Its modular design makes it a perfect choice for personal blogs, social networks, and Fortune 500 websites. Whether you are a business owner, internet professional, or hobbyist... the Drupal framework is the right size for any project. Drupal also has a thriving community of developers, designers, and instructors that can help you with your project. And, if you need a commercially supported version of Drupal, the Acquia Network can provid …

Resolvit, LLC is a management and IT consulting firm that helps clients' businesses grow with the power of its people -- fuctional and technical experts who bridge the gap between IT and the business that it supports. Resolvit has branches in Washington DC, Raleigh, Chicago and Cincinnati and is always looking to expand its network! This MeetUp group is a great tool for those in the IT field to network and share professional experiences. Open to professionals, contractors and consultants.

We are building a community of iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) and Mac developers in Cincinnati with the intent to meet, share ideas and write code. For information about becoming an iOS or Mac developer visit the Apple Developer Center.

The Indianapolis Workshops on Software Testing (IWST) are an ongoing series of no-cost workshops for experienced software testers and related professionals. IWST strives to build skills in software testing and allows people who are interested in topics in software testing to network with their peers. The emphasis is on mutual learning, sharing hands-on experiences and solving practical problems. In these meetings, experienced working practitioners discuss pertinent state-of-the-art topics. More …

The Central Ohio Cloud Computing User Group is a monthly meeting to discuss many aspects of cloud computing. The group is a community driven group which will discuss a wide range of ideas, problems, solutions, and technologies which compromise cloud computing. If it is cloud computing related, we’re into it!

It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." Branching out from the successful Girl Develop It program in NYC, our goal is to build a series of web development classes for the Columbus, Ohio community that focuses on creating a comfortable, low-pres …

Learn how Appcelerator's Titanium platform empowers Web developers to take their existing Web skill sets and build fully native applications for both iPhone and Android. Developers without knowledge of Objective-C or Java -- the languages traditionally used to code iPhone and Android apps -- can still create native apps quickly and easily using the JavaScript, HTML and CSS knowledge they already have. Attendees will walk away with a larger understanding of how these new aspects of Titanium are s …

Welcome! This is a group surrounding the new round of CincyPy meetups. We are hoping to get this group active again and encourage the use of Python and Python related technologies in the Cincinnati development scene. We can be found on Google Groups at http://groups.google.com/group/cincypy

This is a Meetup Group for anyone in the Columbus, OH area interested in joining a discussion about how local organizations are succesfully leveraging Apache Hadoop and similar open source technologies for optimized data management, analytics and business intelligence.

The Cincinnati Atlassian Users Group provides a forum where users of Atlassian software can meet and discuss the tools, learn best practices, discover new features, and get help with with a problem they are facing. Each meeting starts with a general discussion, announcements, and possibly a presentation. After wish there is an opportunity to break out into groups to discuss different software tools, work on problems, view demos, or whatever the group decides to do. All skill levels and backgroun …

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

GDG Columbus is a group for developers interested in learning more about Google technology and tools. We will be discussing developing for Android, App Engine, Chrome and Google TV, interacting with APIs for Google+, Maps, YouTube and Google Apps like Calendar, Tasks, Gmail and Docs as well as discussing initiatives like OpenSocial. Our meetings will always be free and open to the general public. We will sometimes co-host a joint meeting with other Columbus technology groups. Disclaimer: GDG Col …

Interested in meeting business and technical individuals to discuss cloud computing.

Are you interested in learning more about Node.js? Well then Node.cincy is the meetup for you. We'll be helping people get a handle on what Node.js is, how you can use it, and the best ways to build awesome stuff.

This group is a place for developers to learn more about the non-relational, open source, document-oriented database MongoDB. MongoDB is the leading NoSQL database and many of the key committers are based in New York City. They are sponsoring our new group in Cincinnati. So if you are facing challenges with MySQL or Postgres or Oracle and want to explore a more flexible, scalable alternative, please join us at one of our monthly sessions.

The Central Ohio Pluralsight Study Group was started for the express purpose of gathering developers together on a weekly basis to watch, discuss and learn from Pluralsight's vast library of training. We are supported by Pluralsight in our efforts and sponsored by TechColumbus who is generously providing our meeting facilities. We meet at the TechColumbus offices off of Kinnear road once a week to study. The general format is to spend approximately one hour watching a Pluralsight training video …

The goal of the meetup is to teach Big Data ideas and concepts.  The format is hands-on so a laptop with 64-bit OS is required.  Every week we have labs with members coding and using Big Data technologies.  Since the big data arena is a somewhat new area of research, there are many new technologies and approaches to explore. Requirements: -  A laptop with 64-bit OS able to run virtual box -  Working knowledge of programming concepts and database theory is helpful. - Strong interest in expanding …

This group has interest in electronics, programming, electrical areas of Automation Technologies (Currently completing projects using the Arduino Microprocessor). It promotes learning via "Project Completion". The groups complete various FUN automation projects facilitating learning by each member. Each member determines their role in each project. Roles range from observer, project assembler to project instructor. A wonderful opportunity for beginners to get answers to their questions. Teachers …

Let's get together to drink coffee, write code, and talk about technology.

Calling all Tech Igniters! This group is for anyone interested in igniting more tech startups, especially those that are focused on a fast-growth Silicon Valley type of model. We want to help cultivate and launch startup ideas across the board including Internet-based ventures, mobile apps, ecommerce sites, niche social networks and online communities, digital media content and programming, social and mobile games, clean energy, warp engines, beam-me-up technology ... and much more! Let's hone …

The Dayton Dynamic Language User Group is primarily focused on, as you can tell by the name, dynamic languages. If you're interested in Ruby (including Rails), Python (including Django), PHP, Perl, Javascript, Scheme, Lisp, Smalltalk, etc, this is probably the place for you. We try not to talk specifically about things like C and Java, but there are no hard and fast rules (especially if you're comparing them to a dynamic language).

A Software Craftsmanship Group

Our mission is building a community of New Product Development practitioners to build wealth, create jobs, and drive innovation in the Tri-State region. Learn best practices from the world's most innovative companies, including those in our own back yard.

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring the exciting dynamic language of Groovy/Grails and its associated frameworks and plugins. The aim is to provide learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities for all users of all skill levels. This group was started because we enjoy meeting with other enthusiasts of Groovy/Grails. We look forward to exploring the wonderful world of Groovy and Grails.

OpenHack is a meetup with a simple purpose: Code together, on anything... any language, framework, public/open-source, personal project, etc. You don’t have to have an idea to hack on. You’re welcome to come just to pair with someone.

This is a group for anyone interested in lockpicking, physical security, the inner mechanics of locks, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group in order to meet other lockpicking enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the art of lockpicking with local enthusiasts.