Welcome to Our First Code & Connect Meetup!

Hello everyone, and welcome to what I hope will be the first of many amazing gatherings! Whether you're a seasoned developer or someone who just wrote their first "Hello, World!" last week, you're exactly where you belong.

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What We're All About

This meetup exists for one simple reason: programmers and hardware hackers are at their best when they're learning from each other. Tonight, we're creating a space where those solitary coding struggles and late-night soldering sessions become shared discoveries.

Every project tells a story – the weekend code hack that spiraled into something beautiful, the Arduino project that finally blinked the right LED sequence, the work assignment that taught you something profound, or that ambitious IoT device sitting on your workbench. Whether it's software, hardware, or that magical blend of both, we want to hear your stories, see what you've built, and celebrate victories both big and small.

What to Expect

This is intentionally informal. Grab some food, find a comfortable spot, and get ready for fascinating conversations. We'll have time for impromptu demos (bring your breadboards!), collaborative problem-solving, and those wonderful "wait, how did you do that?" moments.

No presentations are required, but curiosity is essential. Come ready to share, ask questions, and discover your next favorite tool or collaborator.

Looking Ahead

This inaugural meeting is just the beginning. Our vision is to meet monthly, building a consistent community where we can watch each other's projects evolve and ideas cross-pollinate.

Let's Get Started

Welcome to Code & Connect – a community that celebrates the craft of programming in all its forms. Let's build something great together, starting with this conversation.

Who wants to kick us off by sharing what they've been working on lately?