Springfield Devs

Dev Night is back this Wednesday, and you won’t want to miss it!

Shay Nehmad is joining us (virtually) to give us all the nitty gritty details of the internals of git. He'll also be using an interactive Capture-The-Flag challenge where you'll use git commands to advance. There will be prizes for the winners of the challenge!

This event is free, pizza is provided, and all skill levels are welcome. You can join us in person at efactory or watch the live stream on Twitch at sgfdevs.

RSVP on Meetup, then join us at efactory or watch live on Twitch!
https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/314636506

This upcoming Dev Night with Shay Nehmad will also include a hands-on workshop. We'll be starting earlier than usual to allow for enough time. Make sure to be there at 6:00!

After the talk, you’ll jump into a Capture-The-Flag challenge built around Git. You’ll move through each stage by using Git commands to uncover clues and unlock what’s next, so you’re actually practicing what you just learned.

Whether you are new to Git or just want to level up, this is a great time to experiment, problem solve, and maybe break a few things along the way.

There is no cost to attend, and pizza is provided. All experience levels are welcome.

RSVP on Meetup, then join us at efactory or watch live on Twitch
https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/314636506

Missed our May meetup? We have you covered! Dev Night Rewind is officially up. Check out Trevor Glauz's excellent presentation, Software History 101, and discover the origins of modern coding. Grab a drink, catch up on local tech, and see what you missed! Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be/_p_wh2FUQXs

Next Dev Night we are unpacking the bigger picture behind Git with Shay Nehmad.🤖

We are excited to welcome Shay, who will be flying in from San Francisco, to talk about the bigger picture behind Git. If you have ever felt like you are just typing commands without understanding how Git actually works, this talk will connect the dots.

You’ll hear about the design philosophy and core ideas that shape how Git works today. This will also be a Capture-The-Flag challenge where you’ll actively participate, experiment, and sharpen your skills in real time.

This is a free event, pizza provided, and everyone’s welcome. Come hang out, learn something new, and meet other people who enjoy building good software.

RSVP on Meetup, then join us at efactory or watch live on Twitch
https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/314636506

Dev Night is back next Wednesday and we’d love to see you there! 🌟

Trevor Glauz is bringing Software History 101 – the 200 year story of how our tools of automation have evolved along with their designs, the innovators and computer scientists who seeded the information age, and where we go from here.

Free event, pizza on us, and everyone's welcome. Plenty of space to talk shop, compare notes, and catch up with people who care about building good software.

RSVP on Meetup so we can plan pizza, then join us at efactory or watch remotely on Twitch at sgfdevs.
https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/314247183/

"Going Off the Rails" landing on April Fools' Day. The universe is having fun with us this month. 🎉

Isaiah Groves is presenting at Dev Night this Wednesday, sharing how he solved a stack of problems nobody had documented before while building a model railroad simulator out of an old game engine.

📍 efactory or 📺 live on Twitch at SGF Devs. First Wednesday of every month.
🍕 Free, pizza included; just RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/313958794/

Tech Week is wrapping up tonight, and we're totally going out with some 80s energy!

Springfield Tech Council is celebrating their 5th anniversary, and the whole Springfield tech community is invited to the party. It's the perfect excuse to close your laptop and come hang out with some great people.

🥂 6:00 pm Happy hour and networking
🏆 7:00 pm Welcome and Codefi Vibeathon winners
🎸 7:30 pm Live 80s concert by Members Only

Admission is free, but you do need to RSVP to save your spot. Grab your ticket at the link below, and we'll see you tonight!

https://sgftechcouncil.com/tech-events-calendar/springfield-tech-week-springfield-tech-council-2026-anniversary-party-celebration

What's better than leveling up your tech skills on a Tuesday afternoon? Doing it with one of those warm DoubleTree cookies in hand!

Next week, the Springfield tech community is getting together for STC Squared. Ozarks Tech is providing two excellent, completely free preconference workshops to help you build some practical skills and get out of the office.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Instructor Gabe Hamlet is running a hands-on session covering network attack methods and defense tools. Beginners are welcome, so just bring a laptop.

⚙️ CIS Instructor and our very own Springfield Devs VP, Jackson Lewis-Hite, is teaching a beginner Python class to help you write scripts and automate those tedious daily tasks.

A huge thank you to TierOne, our Preconference Training Day Presenting Sponsor. 👏

These sessions run next Tuesday, March 24 from 12-4PM at the DoubleTree. The training is completely free, but register by March 23 before limited seats are gone!

Grab your spot:
https://sgftechcouncil.com/tech-events-calendar/stc-squared-2026-tech-conference-springfield-etece

Our 2025 survey reveals people come to Dev Night for the people, and they want more hands on workshops alongside the talks. We love it!

This night is built around that. Bring your old Windows 10 machine and we'll help you install Linux!🐧

But also just come chat. Show up and connect with people who also care about things like open source, sustainability, and privacy.

We want to see it all, from riced out Arch builds to people who just hearing about Linux for the first time. Whare are you bringing to the workshop?

Plus, the pizza is free so RSVP on meetup and we'll see you Wednesday March 4th @ efactory! 🍕💻

Wish your old Windows 10 computer still had some life left in it?

It does. You just need a little Linux magic.

Join SGF Devs at efactory for Dev Night: Goodbye Windows, Hello Linux! We’ll help you install a fast, free operating system that can make your computer run better than it has in years.

Not ready to install? That’s fine. Come hang out, see how Linux works, and learn something new.

Free pizza, good vibes, and everyone's always welcome! See you March 4th!
https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/313133495/