STLLUG Meetings

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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STLLUG - May 18, 2023

Design an image for a blog post about GitHub’s CodeSpace. The background should transition from a deep blue at the top to a light blue at the bottom, symbolizing the cloud and the possibilities of development environments. At the center, design a sleek, modern cloud icon, subtly integrated with a Docker icon. Also, incorporate an image of an open laptop or computer screen, showing terminal windows and code snippets. Place a GitHub Octocat logo at the top-left or top-right corner of the image, a subtly placed Linux Tux logo around the laptop screen, and a recognizable browser icon like Chrome or Firefox near the laptop, all within trademark guidelines. For finishing touches, add a slight tech-themed, circuit board pattern to the background and sprinkle in icons representing development, such as a wrench, gears, or code brackets. The overall image should convey innovation, ease-of-use, and excitement about accessing powerful development tools directly from the cloud.

GitHub CodeSpace

By: Robert Citek

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STLLUG - April 20, 2023

Create a detailed image that captures the concept of the presentation on 'Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities'. The central visual should include a layered stack representing a computer stack, labeled '32-bit' in light colors at the bottom and '64-bit' in dark colors at the top, with cracks and fissures running through both stacks symbolizing vulnerabilities. Surround the central visual with icons of popular security tools like GDB and Objdump, symbols representing compiler switches and stack canaries, a shadowy figure manipulating code snippets around return-oriented programming, and floating hexadecimal code. The Linux penguin mascot should be prominent but stylized to avoid copyright infringement. For color scheme, use dark blues and grays for a serious tone with bright yellow and red accents highlighting areas of vulnerability and tools. The background may include subtle elements like code snippets and binary numbers for a sense of depth and complexity. This image aims to engage viewers and provide an immediate understanding of the topic.

Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities

By: Bryce Meyer

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