Have you heard of the Ruby programming language, or Ruby on Rails, the web development framework? Whether you create software or websites for a living, are a graphic designer, student, or are just looking to learn more about computer programming, these tools are well worth taking a look at. We're an informal Ruby users' group in State College, PA (next to Penn State University). We usually have a presentation of some sort, as well as some time to be able to just hang out, talk, and learn more a …

* The purpose of the Meetup Group? This group is interested in connecting people involved and curious with the web development world. * Who should join / Who shouldn't join? Anyone who currently works in or around web development, hobbyists and those generally curious are welcome to join.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Ruby and Ruby on Rails happenings. Network with other Ruby developers.

Presentations and discussion of innovations and applications with Lucene & Solr, the Apache Open Source Search Engine/Platform

This is an offshoot of the DC RUG Meetups (http://www.meetup.com/dcruby/). Goal is have social events as well, for folks who may not want to see the presentations, but want to geek out with local ruby enthusiasts.

Hi there! We meet to discuss Ruby, Rails, iOS and Android development in Quakertown, PA. Come meet with us to discuss tips and tricks, to share what you're working on and chat about the latest in web and mobile development.

The DC Tech Meetup convenes technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and the broader innovation community regularly to learn and share. Each month, 800+ innovators gather to see demos, launch products and meet their future co-founders, partners and funders.

This group was created to share knowledge about Ruby and educate anyone interested.

What is ALT.NET? 1. You’re the type of developer who uses what works while keeping an eye out for a better way. 2. You reach outside the mainstream to adopt the best of any community: Open Source, Agile, Java, Ruby, etc. 3. You’re not content with the status quo. Things can always be better expressed, more elegant and simple, more mutable, higher quality, etc. 4. You know tools are great, but they only take you so far. It’s the principles and knowledge that really matter. The best tools are thos …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new s …

This group is a place for developers to learn more about the non-relational, open source, document-oriented database MongoDB. We started this group to grow a more robust community of MongoDB Developers in Philadelphia and provide a place to share knowledge and experience on working with the database in different languages, frameworks and applications. 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 …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of, Career Network Ministry, the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area Virginia Institute of Technology's Office of Business Development, committed to bridgin …

If you are interested in learning or sharing anything about designing, developing and supporting a great web site, service, app or online social network community, this group will not just explore, but we will discuss and possibly build, together.  This includes Javascript, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, mobile web support, CakePHP, WordPress and other content management systems.  But it does not stop there. This group will identify and explore the use of technologies, content, media and social …

Meetup Group was created to promote all the organizers in the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland areas to congregate and exchange tips, schedule joint events and much, much more. Our main goal is to create an alliance to share knowledge, organizers, presenters, venues and other resources. If we work together, our events' quality will increase which results in larger members rolls and possible sponsorships. Of course, this is a closed group by design.  We will open it up routinely with events …

We want to collaborate with developers, designers, businessfolk, and innovators to build a partnership between business and the open source community for the future. Peeps are encouraged to find inspiration, confront new challenges, share their expertise, renew bonds to the community, make significant connections, and find ways to give back to tech movement.

Talk code. Drink alcohol. I don't have this every week but I am drinking every week every friday so if you are around any friday just ask and ill tell u where me and my nerd crew are chillin 571-366-0763

We have monthly hackathons in the Philly area for people working on or interested in startups (primarily Internet related). A hackathon is an event with no specific agenda--everyone comes and "hacks" on their projects. It is a great place to meet other local hackers and get feedback/help on your projects. Every month we have the meetup at a local Philly company where cool hacking is going on. We have pizza for dinner, hang out and talk about our startup experiences, and hack on our projects toge …

This is a group for people interested in Ember.js, whether developing Ember.js for your day job, or just interested in learning more about it. We'll meet monthly or quarterly in Center City Philadelphia.

This is a place to discuss and learn trending topics related to the development of highly customizable, user-centric web sites. This will serve as a platform for users to share and discover new frameworks and technologies that we can incorporate into our own development efforts. Such topics will include, not are not limited to JavaScript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Java, PHP, Python, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design, and anything else being used to make really cool web sites.

This is a group for Portuguese Water dogs and their owners. I have a Portuguese Water dog named Ruby. She is 2 years old and so much fun!! I thought it would be fun to get other Portuguese Water dogs and their owners together for walks and simple nature hikes. If you have a Portuguese Water dog I'm sure you know how wonderful and unique this dog breed is. I would love Ruby to get to meet other Portuguese Water dogs since they are a rare breed and Ruby has never met another Portuguese Water dog. …

This is a group for Ruby programmers who would like to start creating iOS apps for the iPad and/or iPhone. All skill levels (in both Ruby and iOS) are welcome. I started this group as a way to meet similar-minded people who can spur each other on, compare notes and share experiences as we delve into the rapidly evolving world of iOS.

We're a group of folks in DC who are interested in learning about web development, mobile development, Ruby, PHP, and maybe even starting a small business. But we're not experts, that's why we're using Treehouse (teamtreehouse.com) as a learning tool. Treehouse provides great instruction, quizzes, code tests, and other tools to give you a great education in coding, design, and business. If you're interested in getting started in the world of development, or if you want to take your skills to the …

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, unprete …

Philly.rb is the one and only user group in the Philadelphia area dedicated to helping Ruby enthusiasts learn, network, and socialize.

Meet other developers who enjoy the agility and quality in writing automated tests. Come and hear experts demonstrate new tools and techniques. Participate in discussions on how to solve particular challenges. We target developers and expect to span both introductory and advanced subjects, including: Experience exchange Q&A Testing Behaviour Driven Development General tips for TDD This group is not restricted to particular programming languages, tools or platforms. Sign up for this meetup to b …

This is the meetup group is where chief technology officers and the people that support them can come together for a heathly chat on topics that cover business, technology, strategy, and execution.