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SUMMARY:Coffee & WordPress at Foxtail Coffee - Howell Branch
DESCRIPTION:WordPress Orlando\nThis meetup is come and go as you please. There is no set agenda. We will have both WordPress & WooCommerce experts on-hand to help answer questions.\n* What we’ll do\nAt our coffee meetups we discuss projects that we’re working on\, ask questions of one another about any difficulties that we may be having\, or simply catch up. This is a low-pressure environment\, and we’re all here to share with one another.\n* What to bring\nIf you are coming specifically for WordPress help:\n* Bring your charged laptop with you\n* Bring whatever logins are needed to get into your site\n* Be ready to take notes\n* Be respectful of the time of everyone else attending\n* Be willing to accept that some problems can’t be solved in 15 minutes and may require more help than we can offer here\n* Buy a drink or snack from the coffee shop. They let us use the space for free!\n• Important to know\nWe use the same Code of Conduct for our Meetup that we use for WordCamp Orlando\, and it can be found here: https://2019.orlando.wordcamp.org/code-of-conduct/\nPlease be kind and courteous to all attendees and employees!
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SUMMARY:✨Rethinking QA in Games - Intro & Course Presentation 📅 Apr 8
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with D6 Learning. Join us for an live-streamed event on: \n📌 **WED\, APR/8th\, 12.30 PM – 1.30 PM EST** \nAn introduction to modern game QA\, along with a presentation of the Rethinking QA: Skills\, Growth\, and Professional Identity course.\nIntroduction to Game Quality Assurance\, Course Presentation and Q&A \nDiscover how Quality Assurance goes beyond bug detection and explore its role as a creative\, analytical\, and design-oriented discipline within game development. \n*Interested in understanding what QA really is and how it fits within game development? Thinking about becoming a game tester or improving your testing skills? Curious about how QA contributes to better design\, teamwork\, and player experience?* \nJoin Simona Maiorano in an insightful live presentation. During the event Simona will discuss: \n* What Quality Assurance really is.\n* How QA supports game design and player experience.\n* The mindset and skills behind effective testing.\n* The course structure and key topics covered. \nFollowing the presentation\, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask anything about the course\, working in QA\, and game development. \n🔥 Please RSVP: \nPlease be aware that this is a ticketed event\, and you’ll also need to RSVP through this link to secure your spot 👇🏼 \nhttps://bit.ly/4bJPYwZ \n..In the meantime \n🔥 Join us!\n=== \n📌 Also\, feel free to join the other unity devs to text\, chat\, hang-out\, ask questions and/or showcase what your working on via our Discord Server \n👉 https://discord.gg/9TcqZ6R \n🖖…Vulcan Salutations ! \n( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)👍🏻\nDJ Antony\nOUDG 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 👉 https://discord.gg/9TcqZ6R \n👨‍🎓 COURSES ⏬ \n🥽 XR Dev with Unity 👉 https://discord.com/invite/KasVhTpnSB\n🥽 Interaction Design & Prototyping for XR 👉 https://discord.gg/QpVH5gBj33 \n💰 MONETISATION ⏬ \nMonetisation Solution – earn more revenue from your game 🔽 https://sdk.kindred.co/solutions/mobileGame \n💼 JOBS ⏬ \n💻-Programming 👉 https://discord.gg/DV4HVAB\n🎨-Art or Animation 👉 https://discord.gg/AaJw4Dj\n🖌️-Game Design 👉 https://discord.gg/RkHWwbG\n🎵-Music/Audio 👉 https://discord.gg/wGwdkdg \n🚩 USEFUL ⏬ \n💻-giveaways 👉 https://discord.gg/qsDKTb9\n📰-unity-news 👉 https://discord.gg/6A6RGuH\n📢-announcements 👉 https://discord.gg/FNEcPG96cg \n🛒 STORE ⏬ \n👕 UnityNaut Tee 👉 https://bit.ly/34Ja33O\n👚 UnityNaut Hoodie 👉 https://bit.ly/2I9J5L7
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SUMMARY:Create a Third-Person Game 10 parts Class Series - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a game in Unity.\n**Registration is required to attend: Register at** [https://attend.ocls.org/event/15846924](https://attend.ocls.org/event/15846924)\n**There is no need to register for each class in the series because registering for any class in the series will automatically register you for the rest of them.**\nThis is an online class conducted using Zoom. Please make sure to provide your email address during registration to participate. Before the event\, you will receive an email from your event host containing a link to access the Zoom session. Alternatively\, you can view and join virtual events by visiting [attend.ocls.info/myevents.](http://attend.ocls.info/myevents.)\nYou will need a computer with internet access and speakers or headphones to participate. A webcam and microphone are recommended as well. Please be aware that by enabling video and audio sharing on Zoom\, you consent to appear on camera and share your audio with the group. Please note that this event may be recorded. Out of courtesy to other participants\, refrain from taking screenshots\, photographs\, or sharing information about the participants or the discussion outside of the event.\nAndroid and iOS users must install the Zoom App from the App Store or Play Store. Note that interactivity may be limited when using a mobile device. Additional information will be provided in the email from your event host.\nPlease note that the **Unity 6** is recommended but not required for this class. You can download It from the following link: [https://unity.com/](https://unity.com/)\n**Schedule:**\n**Unity Fundamentals (Class 1) – Monday\, April 6\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Create a development environment and learn the Unity interface\, how to manipulate and edit game objects\, and the basic workflow of creating video games with Unity. \n**Programming Basics (Class 2) – Tuesday\, April 7\, 4 -5:30 pm** \n* Learn to code a custom behavior in Unity with C-Sharp. During this class\, we will declare\, initialize\, and execute custom variables and functions to make a game object move and change colors. \n**Programming Character Locomotion (Class 3) – Wednesday\, April 8\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Program the player game object to move and jump while learning the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity. \n**Programming Input Actions (Class 4) – Thursday\, April 9\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object’s behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity. \n**Programming a Third-Person Camera (Class 5) – Friday\, April 10. 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Create a third-person point of view and learn how to set Cinemachine and program the player game object to rotate in reference to the point of view. \n**Importing Assets (Class 6) – Monday\, April 13\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Learn how to import assets into a Unity project from the Unity Assets store\, third-party asset stores\, and developer-made custom assets. \n**Controlling Animations (Class 7) – Tuesday\, April 14\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Animate the Player game object and learn to use Unity’s Animation System. \n**UI Basics (Class 8) – Wednesday\, April 15\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Learn how to use Unity’s UI creation tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game. \n**Creating an Environment (Class 9) – Thursday\, April 16\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Learn to use Unity’s Terrain and Lighting tools while creating a virtual environment for your game. \n**Triggering Events (Class 10) – Friday\, April 17\, 4 – 5:30 pm** \n* Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - April West Palm Beach Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:a casual gathering of high-performing\, non-conforming women founders\, tech workers\, VCs\, and hype girls\n\n\nJoin the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) West Palm Beach Chapter for Happy Hour at Isla & Co. West Palm Beach! \nCome together with local women founders\, tech professionals\, creatives\, and community builders for an evening of laid-back connection and conversation. This isn’t a formal workshop or panel — it’s a casual happy hour where you can unwind\, meet new faces\, and build real relationships with Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship in a warm and welcoming setting. \nWhether you’re sharing laughs over signature cocktails\, swapping stories with someone new\, or just soaking in the lively energy of West Palm Beach’s warehouse district\, this meetup is all about community\, connection\, and celebrating the women shaping the tech and entrepreneurial landscape in our city. \nWhat to Expect: \nWarm Welcome: Come as you are\, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late\, over dressed\, underdressed – whatever – at a WTE event. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive\, ambitious women who want to meet you! \nBetter Networking: We think differently at Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We want to connect about ideas\, industry disruptions\, personal passions\, and big audacious dreams. We keep our events simple so we can focus our energy on authentic connections\, and the culture we’ve created leads to better connections and deeper relationships for our members. \nInteresting People at Every Stage of Their Journeys: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey\, there’s someone here for you. We’re proud to be 3X more diverse than the tech sector as a whole and we’re all on unique journeys – which means we all offer out-of-the-box perspectives to help every member breakthrough and level up \n\n\n\nVenue Spotlight:Isla & Co\nThis month\, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship is gathering at Isla & Co. West Palm Beach\, a vibrant all-day café and cocktail spot tucked into West Palm Beach’s creative Warehouse District. Once an art studio and now a bustling local favorite\, Isla & Co. blends airy indoor spaces\, lush greenery\, and a laid-back outdoor patio — perfect for sipping craft cocktails\, trying bold flavors\, and soaking in Florida’s warm evenings. \nKnown for its quality coffee\, Australian-inspired dishes\, lively brunch scene\, and signature espresso martinis\, this venue strikes the perfect balance between casual and elevated. Whether you’re grabbing a refreshing drink at the bar\, chatting with new friends on the patio\, or enjoying the welcoming energy of the space\, Isla & Co. sets the scene for Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship to come together\, connect\, and build community in a relaxed but stylish setting. \n\n\n\nAbout Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA groundbreaking organization focused on advancing women in technology and entrepreneurship sectors\, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) operates on a unique\, dues-free\, member-led model with local chapters across multiple cities and one unifying\, virtual hub for member networking and connection. WTE offers a dynamic platform where women can access educational content\, business resources\, industry insights\, and near-peer mentorship with other ambitious leaders\, all without the burden of membership fees.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/women-in-tech-entrepreneurship-april-west-palm-beach-chapter-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Isla & Co. West Palm Beach\, 1401 Clare Avenue\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401\, United States
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SUMMARY:AWS GameDay – AI Edition (with HashiCorp + New Relic) - PRIZES
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an official **AI-focused AWS GameDay** experience at Downtown UCF! \n**🎮 What is AWS GameDay?**\nThink hackathon meets workshop. It’s a hands-on\, interactive\, team-based experience where you solve real-world cloud challenges in a live AWS environment. You earn points\, and the top 3 teams will win prizes courtesy of AWS\, HashiCorp\, and New Relic. \nYou and your team (2–4 people) will: \n* Deploy and troubleshoot live AWS workloads\n* Solve architecture and operational challenges\n* Earn points on a real-time leaderboard\n* Compete in a friendly but intense cloud showdown \nThis is a beginner-friendly event – even if you have never seen the AWS Console before\, you have the chance to win. Strategy and problem-solving skills can trump AWS experience. \n**Who’s Involved?**\nAWS and industry partners HashiCorp and New Relic power this GameDay. The official AWS GameDay team will stand up and manage the entire environment\, provision accounts\, and guide the experience. Additionally\, we’ll have local AWS employees supporting throughout the night. \n**What to Expect** \n* 2–3 hours of immersive\, competitive cloud challenges\n* Real AWS infrastructure (no simulations)\n* Food & refreshments \nWhether you’re: \n* A student exploring cloud\,\n* A developer looking to sharpen your skills\,\n* A DevOps engineer who thrives under pressure\,\n* Or a solutions architect ready to prove it… \nThis is your arena. \n**💻 What You Need**\nJust bring your charged laptop.\nWe’ll handle the rest.\nTeams can come pre-formed\, or we’ll help match you up.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/orlando-aws-gameday-ai-edition/
LOCATION:UCF Downtown\, 500 West Livingston Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:AWS GameDay – AI Edition (with HashiCorp + New Relic)
DESCRIPTION:Cross Event: https://www.meetup.com/orlandoaws/events/313378113/ \nJoin us for an official **AI-focused AWS GameDay** experience at Downtown UCF! \n**🎮 What is AWS GameDay?**\nThink hackathon meets workshop. It’s a hands-on\, interactive\, team-based experience where you solve real-world cloud challenges in a live AWS environment. You earn points\, and the top 3 teams will win prizes courtesy of AWS\, HashiCorp\, and New Relic. \nYou and your team (2–4 people) will: \n* Deploy and troubleshoot live AWS workloads\n* Solve architecture and operational challenges\n* Earn points on a real-time leaderboard\n* Compete in a friendly but intense cloud showdown \nThis is a beginner-friendly event – even if you have never seen the AWS Console before\, you have the chance to win. Strategy and problem-solving skills can trump AWS experience. \n**Who’s Involved?**\nAWS and industry partners HashiCorp and New Relic power this GameDay. The official AWS GameDay team will stand up and manage the entire environment\, provision accounts\, and guide the experience. Additionally\, we’ll have local AWS employees supporting throughout the night. \n**What to Expect** \n* 2–3 hours of immersive\, competitive cloud challenges\n* Real AWS infrastructure (no simulations)\n* Food & refreshments \nWhether you’re: \n* A student exploring cloud\,\n* A developer looking to sharpen your skills\,\n* A DevOps engineer who thrives under pressure\,\n* Or a solutions architect ready to prove it… \nThis is your arena. \n**💻 What You Need**\nJust bring your charged laptop.\nWe’ll handle the rest.\nTeams can come pre-formed\, or we’ll help match you up.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/aws-gameday-ai-edition-with-hashicorp-new-relic/
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SUMMARY:Hands on + Prizes! GameDay with AWS User Group!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here or on the AWS group page \nJoin the Orlando Devs and the https://www.meetup.com/orlandoaws/events/313378113/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events%5BAWS Users Group](https://www.meetup.com/orlandoaws/events/313378113/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events) for an official **AI-focused AWS GameDay** experience at Downtown UCF! \n**🎮 What is AWS GameDay?**\nThink hackathon meets workshop. It’s a hands-on\, interactive\, team-based experience where you solve real-world cloud challenges in a live AWS environment. You earn points\, and the top 3 teams will win prizes courtesy of AWS\, HashiCorp\, and New Relic.\nYou and your team (2–4 people) will: \n* Deploy and troubleshoot live AWS workloads\n* Solve architecture and operational challenges\n* Earn points on a real-time leaderboard\n* Compete in a friendly but intense cloud showdown \nThis is a beginner-friendly event – even if you have never seen the AWS Console before\, you have the chance to win. Strategy and problem-solving skills can trump AWS experience. \n**Who’s Involved?**\nAWS and industry partners HashiCorp and New Relic power this GameDay. The official AWS GameDay team will stand up and manage the entire environment\, provision accounts\, and guide the experience. Additionally\, we’ll have local AWS employees supporting throughout the night. \n**What to Expect** \n* 2–3 hours of immersive\, competitive cloud challenges\n* Real AWS infrastructure (no simulations)\n* Food & refreshments \nWhether you’re: \n* A student exploring cloud\,\n* A developer looking to sharpen your skills\,\n* A DevOps engineer who thrives under pressure\,\n* Or a solutions architect ready to prove it… \nThis is your arena. \n**💻 What You Need**\nJust bring your charged laptop.\nWe’ll handle the rest.\nTeams can come pre-formed\, or we’ll help match you up.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/hands-on-prizes-gameday-with-aws-user-group/
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