Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

Meet with other local IT Professionals, contractors, and all those with an interest in the field of software quality assurance and testing. Gather to network, discuss topics and trends affecting the industry, and make new friends! Those outside of Columbus are more than welcome to attend.

We are building a community of iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) and Mac developers in Cincinnati with the intent to meet, share ideas and write code. For information about becoming an iOS or Mac developer visit the Apple Developer Center.

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501(c)(3) worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Our mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks. The Indianapolis chapter is a group of security and software development professionals that have an interest in learning about web application security in a casual environment. …

We meet monthly to discuss modern web and mobile app design and development. Topics include: Laravel 4, Composer, PHP 5, Package Development, Test Driven Development, jQuery, MVC, JavaScript, HTML5, Responsive Design, Mobile App Development, PhoneGap, SQL, NoSQL, Mongo, MySQL, Vagrant, Puppet, Linux, etc. We will cover the whole project development process, discussing one topic each month, as well as sharing interesting info and side projects. If you love coding, join us!

The Kentucky SharePoint Users Group represents a group of professionals who share a vested interest in the successful development and deployment of the SharePoint platform in their organizations. The mission of KYSPUG is to serve as an open forum to foster success in the use and development of SharePoint.

Verge is for all people in the Midwest working on or investing in tech startups. We are the best event for meeting and hanging out with other Midwest entrepreneurs and software developers. So whether you've founded a startup, hack at a startup, or both, you're likely to learn something, have a good time, and make some great connections at our monthly meetup.

The Cincinnati Atlassian Users Group provides a forum where users of Atlassian software can meet and discuss the tools, learn best practices, discover new features, and get help with with a problem they are facing. Each meeting starts with a general discussion, announcements, and possibly a presentation. After wish there is an opportunity to break out into groups to discuss different software tools, work on problems, view demos, or whatever the group decides to do. All skill levels and backgroun …

Learn how Appcelerator's Titanium platform empowers Web developers to take their existing Web skill sets and build fully native applications for both iPhone and Android. Developers without knowledge of Objective-C or Java -- the languages traditionally used to code iPhone and Android apps -- can still create native apps quickly and easily using the JavaScript, HTML and CSS knowledge they already have. Attendees will walk away with a larger understanding of how these new aspects of Titanium are s …

This is an IBM sponsored Big Data meetup group.  Geared towards developers, data scientists and all Big Data enthusiasts, our meetups provide an opportunity to work hands on with the solutions and tools in our Big Data platform. Our Meetups typically include a 45-60 min (max) presentation that serves as an introduction and overview for a specific Big Data technology.  It is followed by ~3 hours to collaborate with fellow developers and apply your Big Data skills.  We provide a cloud environment …

This group is a place for developers to learn more about the non-relational, open source, document-oriented database MongoDB. MongoDB is the leading NoSQL database and many of the key committers are based in New York City. They are sponsoring our new group in Cincinnati. So if you are facing challenges with MySQL or Postgres or Oracle and want to explore a more flexible, scalable alternative, please join us at one of our monthly sessions.

Lean startup is a collection of techniques built around maximizing validated customer learning thought fast Build/Measure/Learn iteration loops. We're a group of Indianapolis area entrepreneurs taking lean startup and customer development techniques to practice in our startups. We're ready to talk implementation and share data from our experiments. * The Lean Startup is a trademark and service mark owned by Eric Ries. *

Drupal is an award-winning content management system. Its modular design makes it a perfect choice for personal blogs, social networks, and Fortune 500 websites. Whether you are a business owner, internet professional, or hobbyist... the Drupal framework is the right size for any project. Drupal also has a thriving community of developers, designers, and instructors that can help you with your project. And, if you need a commercially supported version of Drupal, the Acquia Network can provid …

A group located in Southwest Ohio that is dedicated to making games and exploring game related technologies. SOVGI is comprised of Programmers, Artists, Modelers, and Animators along with various other professionals involved in the game development process.

Affiliate Freelancers is a group of entrepreneurs, freelancers, affiliates, and developers who get together to share skills and knowledge that relate to internet marketing and affiliate networks. If you're enthusiastic about the various opportunities affiliate networks offer to you as freelancer, then this meetup is your event! Affiliate Freelancers Indianapolis Disclaimer

This group is for those who use the Python computer language or who want to learn more about the language. Python is a great language for rapid development and has some great web frameworks that make getting a functional web application up and running quite easily. Please also join the Central Ohio Python Users Group mailing list at: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/centraloh

Welcome! This is a group surrounding the new round of CincyPy meetups. We are hoping to get this group active again and encourage the use of Python and Python related technologies in the Cincinnati development scene. We can be found on Google Groups at http://groups.google.com/group/cincypy

Our mission is building a community of New Product Development practitioners to build wealth, create jobs, and drive innovation in the Tri-State region. Learn best practices from the world's most innovative companies, including those in our own back yard.

This is the place to be for BlackBerry fans and developers who are interested in networking with the right people and staying updated with what’s happening in the BlackBerry world. Join us and other local BlackBerry developers at the Indiana BlackBerry Developer's Group. We'll have 8-10 meetings per year to share BlackBerry knowledge and to have some fun in the process. During these meetings you will have a chance to learn about and share practical development tips and experience as well as to n …

OpenHack is a meetup with a simple purpose: Code together, on anything... any language, framework, public/open-source, personal project, etc. You don’t have to have an idea to hack on. You’re welcome to come just to pair with someone.

Let's get together to drink coffee, write code, and talk about technology.

Indy.js is Indianapolis' JavaScript meetup.

Meet with other local Cocoa Programmers and all who are interested in the Cocoa Programming for the Macintosh and iPhone.

Code & coffee is an informal get together to write some code Thursday morning. There are no requirements other than the willingness to sit down, pair up, and learn something new. We're going with mornings because the evenings are full enough as it is. Why add to the chaos of user groups, soccer games, and lawn mowing? If you're interested in joining in, just show up. No invite needed, you don't need to RSVP, you just need a laptop. Coffee not provided, but it's just a few steps away. ;)

AgileIndy is a user group devoted to raising awareness and acceptance of agile practices, and providing a leading local forum to support a community of practitioners. Our meetings provide opportunities for networking and sharing topics related to agile methodologies and provide an open forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing. *Regular monthly meetups held on 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The Central Ohio Cloud Computing User Group is a monthly meeting to discuss many aspects of cloud computing. The group is a community driven group which will discuss a wide range of ideas, problems, solutions, and technologies which compromise cloud computing. If it is cloud computing related, we’re into it!

Resolvit, LLC is a management and IT consulting firm that helps clients' businesses grow with the power of its people -- fuctional and technical experts who bridge the gap between IT and the business that it supports. Resolvit has branches in Washington DC, Raleigh, Chicago and Cincinnati and is always looking to expand its network! This MeetUp group is a great tool for those in the IT field to network and share professional experiences. Open to professionals, contractors and consultants.

Are you interested in learning more about Node.js? Well then Node.cincy is the meetup for you. We'll be helping people get a handle on what Node.js is, how you can use it, and the best ways to build awesome stuff.