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Hack & Chat Open Space

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Description

This is a casual event for software developers of all experience levels to hang out, hack on side projects, and meet others in the industry. There will be no prepared talks or demos.

Format

We do introductions at 6:15 pm sharp!
Optional: Bring your laptop.
Work on anything you want: open-source, closed-source, side-projects, work, play.
Or simply socialize and network.
All experience levels and technologies are welcome.

Parking available on both sides of the building and on the street.

WHITE ELEPHANT HOLIDAY PARTY

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Description

It’s time for our annual White Elephant Holiday Party! And this year, we are looking to make it even bigger and better! We are going to celebrate the holidays with our friends from RVA.js, RVA Code & Coffee and the Richmond Java User Group! Please RSVP in whichever meetup group you choose, but only do it once. And guests are welcome to attend, but everyone must have a gift!

Hack & Chat Open Space

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Description

This is a casual event for software developers of all experience levels to hang out, hack on side projects, and meet others in the industry. There will be no prepared talks or demos.

Format

We do introductions at 6:15 pm sharp!
Optional: Bring your laptop.
Work on anything you want: open-source, closed-source, side-projects, work, play.
Or simply socialize and network.
All experience levels and technologies are welcome.

Date & Time

Wednesday November 19, 2025
05:30 PM to 08:00 PM EST

Get a dev job now, and in the future (Joint event with RVA.js)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Description

There is no magic bullet to getting a software engineering job. It’s a 3-6 month process (or more) that you need to start way ahead of when you need a new job, and continue to maintain well after you’ve landed one. If you’ve been desperate, struggling with the job search process, or facing a layoff, this talk is for you. If you’ve been happily employed for a decade with the same company, this talk is ESPECIALLY for you, because you never know what will happen in this economy. But you CAN prepare yourself for whatever happens. Whether you’re right out of college or have 20 years of experience, you need to set yourself up for success just the same. I’ll break down the entire hiring process from first hearing about a job to securing the final offer. At each stage, you’ll learn key techniques for advancing to the next round and what you need to do ahead of time to set yourself up for success. You’ll learn actionable strategies for maintaining your employability even when you’re gainfully employed, covering your resume, technical skills, and professional network. At the end of the talk, I’ll open up to audience questions and do a sort of “employability clinic” to give advice for specific scenarios that you might be facing.

Holiday Party - White Elephant Gift Exchange

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Description

As we close out 2024, The Richmond Software Development Group is partnering with RVA.js and RVA Code & Coffee to hold a White Elephant Holiday party!

Everyone has that crazy uncle, step-parent, or brother/sister that is tough to shop for. Great opportunity to cross that special someone off your list or keep a gift for yourself!! This year’s event will be held at Cabo Fish Taco in Scott’s Addition where it will be Taco Tuesday - $4 signature tacos that are normally $14-16! You have to eat, right!! I’ll grab a table (or tables) big enough to accommodate all that attend.

Annual Social

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Description

Join us for an evening of casual socializing with the local software development community. No presentations, only conversations. Enjoy the fine beverages offered by Main Line Brewery and the company of your peers.

Special thanks go to our sponsor Triumph Services for providing the refreshments and covering everyone’s first drink. To celebrate their 15 year anniversary, they will give away a $100 Visa Gift Card at the end of the event.

A Night at the Flying Squirrels

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Description

The Richmond Software Development User Group is doing a collaborative social event with a few other local meetups - RVA Code & Coffee, RVA.js, and the Women’s Coder Coalition (formerly Women Who Code) on Thursday, July 25th for a Night at the Flying Squirrels.

This event is open to ALL members of the aforementioned meetups (as of July 1st, 2024) and their families, partners, and friends. Tickets are $10 and will need to be purchased by the Meetup Organizer to get the group rate. You will need to send a Venmo to @ GaelenKash or @ Sujith-Paul for each ticket that you would like to secure. The Venmo will need to have the member’s name, the number of tickets, and which meetup group you are a part of. For each ticket purchased and used, the meetup groups will refund $5 (half the cost of the ticket) for each member ticket and we will refund $3 for each ticket used for family members, partners, and friends.

Summer Social

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Description

It’s time for our annual social. Let’s get together at the Main Line Brewery for cold beverages and hot pizza.

No planned agenda. Just network with other professionals in the local software development community. Chat about technical topics or industry gossip. Provide suggestions for future events to the organizers.

Feel free to drop in anytime between 5 and 8 PM. You don’t have to stay the whole time either.

End of Year Social

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Description

We kicked off the return of in-person events in 2022 with a social in May. Let’s wind the year down with another social!

Join us and network with other professionals in the local software development community. Chat about technical topics and industry gossip. Provide suggestions for future events to the organizers.

Feel free to drop in anytime between 6 and 8 PM. You don’t have to stay the whole time either.

Mini Projects Kickoff

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Description

At the last meetup, we came up with a list of great project ideas. https://github.com/rvasdug/projects/blob/main/2022-project-ideas-list.md

Let’s get together to discuss a couple of them and come up with an execution plan. Then we will kick them off with some live coding!

Please bring your laptops.

Do not worry about the level of your technical skills. We are open to beginners as well as experts.

Even if you missed the last event, please join us if you are interested in contributing.

Spring Social

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Description

Have you been longing for an in-person event? Let’s ease into our first one in over 2 years with a casual get together at the Hardywood Brewery in Goochland.

No planned agenda. So come join us for some low key networking and a few cold beverages.

Feel free to drop in anytime between 6 and 8 PM. You don’t have to stay the whole time either.

Terazo is sponsoring the event. A few of their reps will be present to answer any questions you may have about the company or career opportunities there. There will also be some free swag like t-shirts and stickers. Please check them out at https://terazo.com/.

2022 Kick-off

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Description

From the experience gained by holding 50 events and navigating a disruptive pandemic, we think it is a good time to hit the reset button and reimagine the future of this group.

Agenda: Sujith will propose a new vision for the meetup based on the following three core values.

Community
Craftsmanship
Contribution He will then solicit suggestions on the types of events and activities that might fit that vision. He looks forward to fostering an active discussion and receiving honest feedback from the attendees.

Please come prepared with your ideas and an open mind.