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Cloud Functions for Firebase: An Introduction and Overview

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    TL;DR :  What it is: Cloud Functions for Firebase lets you run JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python code in response to events (like Firestore updates, HTTPS requests, etc.) without managing servers. How it works: Your code is stored and executed in a managed Google Cloud environment that automatically scales. Benefits: Reduced operational overhead, automatic scaling, and seamless integration with Firebase services Best Practices & Resources: Follow coding best practices, secure your API keys, and monitor usage. More details below! By  Javi , Developer and Community Organizer at  GDG Central Florida

Prompt Engineering & Frameworks: A Practical Guide

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  TL;DR :  Prompt Engineering helps you structure instructions for AI models so they give you accurate, relevant answers. Frameworks like TCREI , CRISP , SCQA , RTF , COT , and RASCEF offer different ways to organize your prompts. These methods help you conserve tokens, optimize time, and ensure your AI outputs align with your goals. Best Practices include focusing on complex tasks, integrating roles, and providing comprehensive context. By Javi , Developer and Community Organizer at GDG Central Florida

Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: A Recap of International Women's Day 2024 - Impact the Future

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TL;DR :  GDG Central Florida ,  GDG Space Coast , and   WTM Ambassadors '   International Women's Day event, " Impact the Future ," was a day filled with inspiring talks from industry leaders at the forefront of AI and technology. The event not only celebrated the impact of Women Techmakers but also fostered promising connections between attendees, demonstrating the power of community and innovation. Inspiring talks on AI, STEM education, and creative thinking. A sneak peek at a presentation on Workflows and Generative AI by Mete Atamel of Google. STEAMDivas empowering young women to lead the robotics revolution. A lively discussion on human creativity vs. AI with Kim Morrow Design. Networking opportunities and, of course, pancakes! By Javi

DevFestFlorida Meetup Connections: ServiceNow, Orlando DevOps, and Women Tech Makers

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  DevFestFlorida.org  is a Google-sponsored software developer conference that empowers the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technologies out there. Check out the special feature session and breakout sessions tomorrow!   Connect with ServiceNow Developer Meetup ServiceNow Developers unite! Meet up with colleagues in your area to learn the tips and tricks of ServiceNow Application Development. Get support from the community of developers, the Developer Program, and ServiceNow employees and partners. Think of it as a year-round CreatorCon that happens in your own town. Network with, learn from, and bond with the community of like-minded professionals in the ServiceNow developer ecosystem. Join us on SNDevs Slack in the #florida channel to discuss meetups or events happening in Florida related to ServiceNow: http://invite.sndevs.com/ Connect with their team in the public community area. Navigating DevOps Tr...

A Heartfelt Thank You: Celebrating Our DevFest Sponsors, Supporters, and Leaders

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  On behalf of our DevFestFlorida.org leadership team, I wanted to take a moment to thank our amazing community for their support.   We care about growing the next generation of software professionals.  We're excited to help our technology community to connect, learn, and grow.   We care about sparking local business opportunities and growing Florida startup culture.    The impact of DevFest Florida is made possible by our amazing community of GDGDevs and sponsors.     To all our community ambassadors who helped spread the word about DevFest Florida or contributed their time and effort to making this event possible, we thank you. To our amazing speaker community for DevFest Florida, we thank you for your efforts to help our Florida community to grow, learn, and connect with each other.   The quality and quantity of learning in 2023 is amazing.  We recognize the craft, time and effort to share your insight and passion...

DevFest Florida's Costume Contest: Where Tech and Creativity Collide

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  DevFestFlorida.org  is a Google-sponsored software developer conference that empowers the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technologies out there. Excited to open doors to DevFest Florida Orlando on Oct 14th (tomorrow!). We're also the most magical developer conference of Florida.   Since we don't like to take ourselves too seriously, we ask that our speaker and guests consider dressing up in your favorite cosplay or Halloween costume. ( PG-13 please ) As a festival, we're excited about having fun together.   In our slack channel, I started hearing rumors of speakers giving treats during their talks.  We'll offer prizes for the best costumes.   We thank you for being a part of our community.  You can still get tickets today, but space is limited. - Discount: 10% off for General Admission tickets using code SECRETSALE - Reduced Ticket Price:  Just $40! - For ...

Exclusive Flash Sale Of DevFest Florida 2023

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  DevFestFlorida.org  is a Google-sponsored software developer conference that empowers the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technologies out there. We thank you for being a part of our community. We would like to offer you and your team access to the following “Flash sale” codes: - Discount:  20% off for General Admission tickets - Reduced Ticket Price:  Just $36! - Promo Code:  FLASHSALE - For groups of five or more, consider using our group rate ticket with code GROUP23. This will provide a discount of 15%. Learn more about DevFest Florida here : -  orlando.devfestflorida.com -  googledevsflorida.blogspot. com -  orlando.devfestflorida.com/ schedule Benefits of attending DevFest Florida 2023 : Learn about the latest technologies and trends:  DevFest Florida will feature a variety of sessions, workshops, and hands-on labs on a wide range of technologies, including AI, mobile de...