STLLUG Meetings

STLLUG - November 16, 2023

Create an image that incorporates a gradient background blending deep blues and soft greens to represent security and trust. The central component of this image should be a visually striking shield, symbolizing protection and security. Inside this shield, subtly incorporate a padlock symbol often associated with encryption. Surrounding the shield, small, semi-transparent logos of OpenSSL, Let's Encrypt, Wireshark, and Mozilla Firefox should be distributed. Connect these logos to the shield with very subtle lines, representing the network. Small icons such as a globe, a server rack, and a computer should be placed subtly in the background to symbolize the global nature of the internet, server facilities, and end-user devices. Overall, the color scheme should evoke feelings of security, trust, and reliability and include subtle glows and gradients to make the image engaging. The resolution should be high, and the overall style should be minimal yet informative. The image should be suitable for a blog post on TLS and should not include any text.

TLS 2023

By: Michael W. Lucas

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STLLUG - October 19, 2023

Create an image that reflects a dynamic and stimulating presentation called 'Lightning Talks'. In the centre, under the dire atmosphere of a dark, stormy sky bathed with diverging beams of light from bolts of lightning, lay three pictorial representations of the discussion topics. On the left edge, an envelope icon is being examined by a magnifying glass, signifying email troubleshooting. On the right, two logos are displayed side by side with miniscule 'VS' symbol in between them, plainspokenly representing a comparison of Fossil and Git, two distributed version control systems. Lastly, towards the lower edge, computer screens and code snippets are disseminated across the field, symbolising an array of other tech topics that can be introduced. The bolts of lightning illuminate specific areas around these symbols, guiding focus and highlighting the drama and excitement these discussions encapsulate. The colors used should be in line with and augment the SLUUG branding.

Lightning Talks

By: Ken Johnson

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STLLUG - September 21, 2023

Design a professional and modern tech-themed image which presents the concept of bridging the gap between local and production environments with Podman Desktop. Visualize this concept with the following key elements: a central bridge icon symbolizing the concept of 'shortening the distance', Podman logo positioned above the bridge, a representation of the production environment using the Kubernetes logo on the right side of the bridge, a representation of the local environment using a desktop computer icon on the left side, and subtle connectors indicating the transition from the local to the production environment through the bridge. Enhance this scene with a light gradient background transitioning from blue to white, subtle Docker-style container graphics scattered in the background, and light geometric patterns or abstract tech lines to fill negative spaces and maintain visual balance.

Using Podman Desktop to Shorten the Distance Between Local Containers and Production Deployments

By: Chris Bowland

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STLLUG - August 17, 2023

Design a digital image that depicts the concept of structured data pipelines and its evolution from traditional Unix pipes to nushell's structured data pipelines. The background should display a gradient transition from a dark, terminal-style backdrop on the left to a more modern, lighter design on the right. On the left side, signify the traditional Unix shell with an old-school terminal icon and visualize plain text lines flowing from it. In the center, show traditional pipes flowing from left to right, transforming plain text lines into structured, colorful data blocks. On the right side, display the nushell logo, and illustrate various data formats (CSV, JSON, YAML, SQLite, Excel) as colorful blocks flowing through nushell pipes. Overlay some common nushell commands/icons on top of the structured data as a hint of data operations. The visual flow should be centered in the top third of the image, with the flowing pipe structure occupying the middle third, and icons representing different data types in the bottom third. The overall style should be modern and tech-focused, with clean lines, sleek design, and vibrant colors.

nushell

By: Robert Citek & Ed Howland

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STLLUG - July 20, 2023

Generate an image representing the concept of 'Social Media for Techies', designed as a collage. The background should be a high-resolution image of a modern, tech-inspired workspace with neutral colors. Place seven silhouetted logos, symbolizing different social platforms, in a scattered, circular arrangement. These symbolic logos, all of similar size, should include a mammoth (Mastodon), a game controller (Discord), a cloud (OpenStack), a stylized cat (GitHub), a multicolored hashtag (Slack), a bird (Twitter), and a small 'f' and intertwined circles (Facebook/Threads). Add subtle digital networking lines, imitating a software system architecture, connecting the symbols to represent interaction and connectivity. For a 3D effect, incorporate slight drop shadows under each logo. The color theme should blend blues, greens, and greys to reflect a tech-friendly and calming environment. Overlay the background lightly with binary code to subtly enhance the techie theme.

Social Media for Techies

By: Scott Granneman

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STLLUG - June 22, 2023

Create a tech-themed blog announcement image with the following characteristics: the background should be sleek and dark, evoking the atmosphere of a coding environment. The primary colors should be deep greys and blacks contrasted with accent colors of bright green, whites, and light greys. The central design should be a large computer screen or laptop, displaying the interface of the vi/VIM text editor. To the side of this screen, place a logo familiar in its design but unrelated to any real brands. Throughout the design, integrate soft visual elements representing code (e.g., brackets, tags). To symbolize a progression of learning in 7 steps, incorporate a subtle abstract flow, such as a series of small dots or arrows, meandering across the image. Ensure the top section of the design is less detailed to allow for a blog title overlay. For the bottom section, add delicate coding symbols to provide depth without detracting from the central image. The graphic design elements should maintain their original ratios and exude a professional aesthetic.

Learning vi/VIM in 7 lessons

By: Stan Reichardt

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