This group was started to create a forum for experienced and aspiring web/mobile software entrepreneurs: product strategists, CTOs, hackers, CEOs, COOs, designers, developers/engineers, Scrum coaches, information architects, project managers. We will meet frequently to dscuss the rapidly changing web/mobile consumer software space: - New technologies - New apps! - Cutting-edge hardware releases - Startup process and incubation - Open systems - Development process efficiency/theory - Idea i …

We get together monthly to share projects, opportunities, and how-tos related to developing for the iPhone. Experienced developers, newcomers, and people with ideas are all welcome. We will be arranging presentations from top iPhone app developers, investors, designers and entrepreneurs. Meetups are relaxed and often adjourn to a nearby gastropub for Got an iPhone project? Come join us! Founded by Alex Cone, CEO of CodeFab LLC, long time iPhone developer and trainer.

We are a group of people who love and use the Django web framework. Whether you consider yourself a professional developer, a hobbyist, or are simply curious to see if Django is for you, please join us for our monthly meeting!

Since 2010 LeanLA has helped Los Angeles tech entrepreneurs build successful businesses by learning and practicing Lean Startup techniques. We are smart and driven high tech entrepreneurs that have learned how to discover customers and build products that they want. Our startups achieve sucess faster that most because we get out of the building to talk to customers, use agile software development to decrease time to market and leverage continuous deployment to learn as fast as possible.  This is …

This group is for software developers working with spatial or location enabled platforms. We aim to be platform and vendor neutral. Technologies we may discuss include: ESRI, Google Maps, Bing Maps, iPhone, the OSGeo stack, Open Street Map, SimpleGeo, and Social Location APIs from Foursquare, Gowalla, Brightkite, Twitter, Facebook, etc. All levels of developers are welcome, from seasoned GIS professionals to those new to geospatial or mobile location development. We are open to creative input …

More and more folks in the software, systems, engineering, and business communities have gotten hooked on the two great-tasting philosophies of agile and lean. They are using these techniques to build awesome technology companies.  This group has events that will help members connect and grow their tech companies using these philosophies.

This meetup is my attempt at pulling together a team of creative and talented game developers. We will discuss and pool together some of our best ideas and work towards seeing them to fruition. To note, this group is not purely devoted to game design. If you have an idea for an application, piece of software, or website this group can help make it happen. Follow us at Facebook.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Independent-Game-Design/130182790361850

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

SCQAA San Fernando Valley enables members to share quality practices, principles, concepts, ideas, and methods through meetings, seminars, workshops and networking events. All IT professionals will enjoy this group and earn PMI PDUs and QAI recertification credit. Join us and help lead the way to better quality software.

We are a group of people in the San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles area who love and use a variety of programming languages: Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, Perl, Java, Clojure, Objective-C, C++, C#, C and many more. This group is for Software Developers only!

The Los Angeles .NET Developers Group is The Premier Forum for Los Angeles Area .NET Developers. The purpose of the organization is to support local developers and businesses with the latest information and education on Microsoft .NET technologies. Our Group is over 10 years old and meets the first Monday of every month. We are a group that participates and organizes events for the LA development community. LADOTNET Monthly Meeting on the first Monday of every month. LADOTNET Master's Series, a …

This group gathers web designers, developers, and other people interested in working on the web. We will talk about web technology and the design process. Meetings are scheduled to be held on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.

The Los Angeles Developers User Group has been going for over 15 years. Originally we were the LA Visual Developers User Group, then the LA Delphi User Group, and more recently, The LA Developers User Group. Our meetups feature the extensive participation of the members - presenters should be prepared for comments and questions throughout the meeting, and if we really like you, some friendly technical heckling as well ! Many presentations are made by members. These days we do Windows, Mac, Mobil …

Los Angeles Windows Azure Developers is a local meetup for Windows Azure Developers in Southern California. We host 3 types of meetup events for Windows Azure Developers. Hack Nights - Bring what you're working on, ask questions, demo your stuff, get feedback. These are informal events where you can come to get help or just to talk about Azure.  These events don't have a specific topic, and often have several conversations going on at once. Presentations - Come listen to an Azure expert presen …

Los Angeles Hack Night A hack night for anyone wanting to learn a programming language, hack on a software or hardware project, etc. We frequently see people learning and hacking on software projects using Ruby, Python, Node, JavaScript, among other languages and hardware projects using Arduino. Our members include beginners working through the Learn Code the Hard Way or Code Academy exercises as well as experienced developers working on side projects. Twitter: @lahacknight IRC: #lahacknight on …

This group provides a free forum where by Java users can discuss different topics in Java, software design as it pertains to Java, and methodologies as they pertain to Java. The format of the meets is a group discussion where we encourage everyone to participate. Usually the group focuses on a selected section in a book or some other media format of choice. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of one's current experience level in area of Java Software Development.

Do you use Google technologies in your work, studies or personal projects? Are you interested in learning more about them? Want to connect with other developers in person? Then the Google Developer Group Los Angeles welcomes you to attend one of our upcoming meetings! We're working on a roster of monthly events, including LA's first-ever Google I/O Extended viewing event, where you can watch live sessions from Google I/O with other developers right here in Southern California. Our regular meetin …

BBDevLA is a BlackBerry developer group that is by and for BlackBerry developers. Developers of all skill levels are welcome.

This group focuses on small group or one on one Scrum Training. If you are a Business Owner or Manager, a Project or Product Manager, or a Professional in any industry, who is or might be involved in a Software Development project; or if you are an IT professional or College/University student not very familiar with Scum framework in software development but would like to learn more about it, or you would like to become an expert in Scrum, or even get your Certification in Scrum, as a Certified …

The Los Angeles Product Management Association, was created to foster professional development and networking opportunities. Meetings will cover topics such as product strategy, development methodologies, Product Marketing, Market Discovery, and industry trends. Learn more at LAProducts.org.

Can't get enough of Salesforce.com and the Force.com platform? You've come to the right place! This meetup is intended to serve the Greater Los Angeles area community of Salesforce.com(SFDC) and Force.com administrators, developers, power users, and other IT Professionals looking to expand their breadth of knowledge with like minded individuals. We will focus on development, but will focus on in-house business process development as well as 3rd party app development and ISV topics. We will cover …

This group is for Software Engineering professionals to meet and discuss all aspects of the Software Engineering = development, analysis, test, quality, project management, refuse, methodologies, support, release, best practices, languages, new stuff, trends, tool sets, SWE careers. Eventually we will open some meetings to non-engineers but for now we would like to have members that have some background as a practicing engineer or developer. We will also cover scripting and scripting languages a …

These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire Los Angeles metropolita …

Local events by product managers, for product managers. ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Los Angeles to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're open to companies big and s …

This is a group for anyone interested in a fun meet up to chat about web technology, web start ups, & basically everything new in development & incubating a web based organization. Engaging discussion & drinking is not required but strongly encouraged!

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

LA Tech Recruiters is creating a community of Tech Recruiters coming together to meet like-minded Recruiters and exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Tech scene in Los Angeles, Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Within this community we are promoting mentoring along with professional development within a open forum for Tech Recruiters to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it.   Software engineers are also welcomed to join this group to gain knowledge and give feedbac …

Meet other Apple iOS iPhone iPad Developers, Entrepreneurs, Startups, investors from Pasadena and the Los Angeles area to discuss how to build and promote iPhone based business. This is an open meetup. You are welcome to participate, or present your iPhone app, ideas, or solutions. We meet at least once a month in networking mixer, idea development, tech workshops and demos. Usually we have the follow agenda: 1 Networking 2 Speakers Presentations. 3 App Demos 4 Announcements We welcome to app d …