Springfield Devs

Raw data is full of hidden insights. The challenge is organizing it.

At the next Dev Night, Chris Taylor is showing us how to solve that puzzle.

🟣 AI Categories
🟣 Classifying Training Data
🟣 TF-IDF Modeling (The math that converts paragraphs into numbers so machine learning models can categorize everything automatically!)

Everyone's welcome for this free event Wednesday August 5th, and the pizza's on us! RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/315500205/

🔴 In-person at efactory (405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield MO) or streaming live via SGFDevs on Twitch
🔴 Wednesday, August 5th | 6 - 8 PM CDT

July Dev Night got a little nerdy in a good way.

Fred Lawler shared "Containers without Docker" and showed how much you can do with just Linux namespaces when you want a small, isolated place to try something out.

We have the rewind up on YouTube if you want to follow along with the talk and slides from home. https://youtu.be/8ltAFvURKRo

We do Dev Night on the first Wednesday of every month at the efactory, pizza and a talk. See you at the next one, August 5th!

July is almost here, and we are welcoming Fred Lawler back to the efactory for Dev Night!

You all made him our top rated speaker in 2025, and his “So you wanna load and execute a binary” talk keeps winning the YouTube race.

Fred's back with Containers without Docker, a talk about containers at the OS level and how to use them for rapid prototyping.

Free event, open to everyone, pizza included!
RSVP so we grab plenty of slices, thanks!! https://www.meetup.com/sgfdevs/events/315231374/

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