Puget Sound Programming Python (PuPPy)

Join us for Programming Night at the Capitol Hill Branch Library!

Building Access:
Location: We will be in the library's meeting room which is located upstairs, to the right of the main entrance and above where the front desk is located.
Parking: There is free parking available to visitors in the library's parking garage (located on Harvard Ave just south of the library).

What we'll do:
Programming night is a low-key gathering of like minded folks interested in Python. Come to work on your Python project, class work, join a project, talk about Python, get help or give help. People of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if you've never written a line of Python before.

Want to interact with the PuPPy community outside of events? Join our slack channel: http://slack.pspython.com

All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/pages/code-of-conduct/

What to bring:
Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer to this event.

Effective April 6th 2023, PuPPy is deferring to the guidelines of it's host venues when it comes to recommending masks for programming nights. As SPL encourages but does not require masks in public areas, masking at this event is encouraged but not required. Please keep this in mind and participate only to the level you are safe and comfortable with. We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this.

Join us for an exciting talk night at Rover in Downtown Seattle!

Agenda:
5:30-6pm: Doors open/networking
6-6:10pm: Opening remarks
6:10-6:35pm: Talk #1
6:35-6:50pm: Intermission
6:50-7:05pm: Lightning talk
7:05-7:30pm: Talk #2
7:30pm-8pm: Networking
After party to follow at TBD

What we'll do:
This event will feature the following presentations:

Talk #1: Elevating Conversational AI: Best Practices for Developing Effective GenAI Systems
Speaker: Miles Erickson
Description: In this talk, we'll explore best practices for developing GenAI systems that go beyond traditional chatbots. From optimizing prompt engineering with Jinja2 templates to automating end-to-end evaluation and testing, we'll dive into the key considerations for building conversational AI that is both effective and efficient. We'll also examine event-driven use cases that unlock new possibilities for GenAI, such as interactive storytelling, dynamic content generation, and more. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out in GenAI, this talk will provide actionable insights and inspiration to elevate your GenAI projects.

Lightning talk #1: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Description: TBD

Talk #2: Introduction to GraphRAG
Speaker: Jason Koo
Description: Where are the answers? Learn what Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (GraphRAG) is and why it's becoming a popular extension to vanilla RAG systems, framed around the popular children's series, Where's Waldo!

What to bring:
Since this is a talk format meetup, you don't need a computer. Food will be provided by Rover.

Building access:
TBD

Parking:
TBD

Join us for Programming Night at the Capitol Hill Branch Library!

Building Access:
Location: We will be in the library's meeting room which is located upstairs, to the right of the main entrance and above where the front desk is located.
Parking: There is free parking available to visitors in the library's parking garage (located on Harvard Ave just south of the library).

What we'll do:
Programming night is a low-key gathering of like minded folks interested in Python. Come to work on your Python project, class work, join a project, talk about Python, get help or give help. People of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if you've never written a line of Python before.

Want to interact with the PuPPy community outside of events? Join our slack channel: http://slack.pspython.com

All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/pages/code-of-conduct/

What to bring:
Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer to this event.

Effective April 6th 2023, PuPPy is deferring to the guidelines of it's host venues when it comes to recommending masks for programming nights. As SPL encourages but does not require masks in public areas, masking at this event is encouraged but not required. Please keep this in mind and participate only to the level you are safe and comfortable with. We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this.

Details:
Join us for Programming Night at the Ballard Branch Library!

Building Access:
Location: We will be in the library's meeting room, it is immediately to your left as you enter the front door (before the restrooms and the front desk).
Parking: There is free parking available to visitors in the library's garage which is located below the building.

What we'll do:
Programming night is a low-key gathering of like minded folks interested in Python. Come to work on your Python project, class work, join a project, talk about Python, get help or give help. People of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if you've never written a line of Python before.

Want to interact with the PuPPy community outside of events? Join our slack channel: http://slack.pspython.com

All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/pages/code-of-conduct/

What to bring:
Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer to this event.
Effective April 6th 2023, PuPPy is deferring to the guidelines of it's host venues when it comes to recommending masks for programming nights. As SPL encourages but does not require masks in public areas, masking at this event is encouraged but not required. Please keep this in mind and participate only to the level you are safe and comfortable with. We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this.