Presentations about: programming

STLLUG - July 18, 2024

Create an image where a city skyline featuring a blend of classical architecture elements and modern skyscrapers is illuminated with bright, futuristic lighting. The background is filled with sleek, ultra-modern buildings against a deep blue to purple sky gradient. In the foreground, one side showcases an ancient architectural structure like a roman column or a gothic archway subtly blending with the skyline. On the opposite side, there is a visual representation of software architecture diagrams in the form of interconnected nodes and lines, merging seamlessly with the physical buildings. Logos for relevant technologies such as Linux, BSD, Unix-like OS, Docker, and Kubernetes subtly integrated on the structures, connected by digital lines. The image is further embellished with visual effects like light trails, glowing edges, digital patterns, reflective and transparent elements, all within a cohesive color palette of blues, purples, and silvers. This design symbolizes the fusion of traditional building architecture and modern software architecture, merging the world of physical structure with digital innovation.

Architectures Big and Small

By: Craig Buchek

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SLUUG - April 10, 2024

Create a high-resolution, tech-forward image that is 1200x600 px. On the left, occupying 40% of the image is a high-quality screenshot of a generic, professional webpage with headers, paragraphs, and images. Transitioning from this via a semi-transparent, gradient arrow (light blue to dark blue) curving from top left to the bottom right is a window showing HTML/CSS code with syntax-highlighted text on a dark background. The arrow is surrounded by a subtle digital transformation effect to symbolize the AI-driven process converting the visual design into code. Towards the bottom left corner of the layout is the logo for OpenAI GPT-4 Vision and a user group logo (SLUUG). If available, an appropriate icon or logo for the 'Screenshot to Code' tool is placed in the bottom right corner. The background color of the image is a neutral light gray or off-white. The overall aesthetic should feel modern, clean, and line up with a sense of a professional educational resource.

Using 'Screenshot to Code' to Style a Website

By: Sean Twiehaus

Virtualization ShootOut

By: Roundtable Discussion

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SLUUG - December 13, 2023

Create an engaging tech-related blog image. The backdrop should be a sleek modern gradient blue and white, invoking an atmosphere of trust and professionalism. In the center, prominently place the Pandas logo (a friendly panda face), alongside the Python logo. Surround these with subtly incorporated elements for ETL and Machine Learning: icons of gears for ETL, bar charts, and line plots for EDA, and a small neural network diagram for ML. To the side, ensure the Asciinema logo (a terminal screen icon with a play button) is visible but does not overshadow the Pandas design. Perhaps near this, include small terminal session illustrations or a command line snippet. Indicate the Google Colab environment with a small cloud icon, possibly with an arrow pointing at it for an upload/download concept. Finally, balance these design elements, leaving enough whitespace to keep the design clean and approachable, and consider using light, translucent overlays to accentuate key logos.

Python's Pandas Data Frames

By: Robert Citek

Save, Share, and Replay Your Terminal Sessions With Asciinema

By: Sean Twiehaus

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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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SLUUG - May 10, 2023

Create a visually engaging image with a gradient background transitioning from light grey to soft blue. Towards the left side, place the logo of an imaginary database represented by a blue elephant, thus highlighting the technology theme. Near the center of the image, incorporate a subtle motif representing a SQL database, like a simplified cylinder, and blend it slightly into the background to provide depth without overpowering the viewer. Towards the bottom right of the image, include a minimalist chart or graph icon to symbolism data analysis. The overall arrangement of elements should be balanced with a minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing a professional and technical, yet engaging tone. This image is intended for a presentation topic centered on effective database usage and data analysis.

Making Effective Use of Select in Postgress...a SQL Rant

By: Steven Lembark

Flipper Zero - A Swiss Army Knife?

By: Rob Dodson

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SLUUG - November 9, 2022

Generate a detailed image of a developer's workstation, with a high-resolution monitor displaying code in a code editor, alongside a keyboard and an organized desk setup. A slightly blurred background focuses the view on the central elements. In the central spot, a large logo implicitly signifying a code editor program should attract attention, surrounded by four smaller logos illustrating key aspects of coding: a lightbulb (indicating features that ease software development), an HTML/CSS snippet (denoting intuitive markup language editing feature), a puzzle piece (representing helpful extensions), and a palette (depicting customizable themes). Scatter subtle, abstract tech-themed graphics like circuit board patterns, code snippets, or geometric shapes across the background to increase their visual appeal. The color scheme should cover a dark mode aesthetic with soft blue, green, and purple shades matching the hues commonly associated with modern coding environments.

Visual Studio Code - Installing, Configuring, & Using

By: Scott Granneman

Searching for Applications

By: Stan Reichardt

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SLUUG - September 14, 2022

Envision an image with the harmony of soft blue and white hues forming a tranquil cloudscape in the background, symbolizing the serenity of the cloud environment. In the center, depict a stylized image of a server, or perhaps a rack of servers, to signify cloud-based solutions. Towards the top-right corner, place a hint of a green abstract logo, similar but not identical to any existing brand to stay copyright compliant, subtly hinting at a particular cloud service provider. Near the bottom-middle, draw an endearing black and white bird with an orange beak, evoking the spirit of an open-source community but not exactly mimicking the Linux mascot. Sprinkle the image with subtle elements of network connection lines, indicating connectivity, and subtly incorporate visuals of a shield and a bar graph to signify robust security and performance. The color palette should relay a bright and inviting tone.

Archiving Web Pages

By: Scott Granneman

Securing WordPress

By: Scott Granneman

Setting up a Linode

By: Scott Granneman

Visual Studio Code

By: Scott Granneman

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SLUUG - August 10, 2022

Create a tech-futuristic collage embodying the concept of interactive computing. Start with a background showcasing a smooth gradient transitioning from light blue at the top to white at the bottom, lending the image a clean, tech-inspired look. In the center, place a prominent symbol resembling the Jupyter logo: an orbiting semi-circle in orange. Near it, but slightly off to the side, place a shiny, yellow, abstract design evoking the essence of the Google Colab logo. Scatter around smaller symbols, each representing one of the programming languages: Python (represent this with two intertwined snakes in blue and yellow), R (a simple, stylized 'R'), and Julia (three multicolored dots). Sprinkle subtle graphics throughout the visual that communicate coding and interactivity: small, classically styled terminal windows, stylized snippets of unknown code, and graphically represented data plots. Integrate these elements judiciously, aiming to keep the overall image uncluttered. Finally, place a small icon similar to Google Drive in a corner, indicating the interconnection with cloud storage. The design should be without any text and maintain a smart and high-tech appearance.

Locking Down Your Web Browser & Search Engine Part 2

By: Scott Granneman

Getting Started With Jupyter In CoLab

By: Robert Citek

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STLLUG - April 21, 2022

Create an image with a dark gradient background transitioning from deep navy blue at the top to black at the bottom. The central focus is a large, transparent schematic of a motherboard with RAM modules. On the left side of the motherboard, include the Tux penguin logo which is the mascot for Linux. On the other side, place the logo of the Raku language, a programming language that succeeded Perl. Around the motherboard, incorporate small, clear icons and symbols representative of system calls and data structures, such as pointers, memory addresses, and fragments of binary code. Overlay a subtle, semi-transparent process tree diagram in the background. Accentuate the main elements with a faint, glowing outline, and use jagged lines or swirling paths to emphasis the image's overall complexity. The overall appearance should be clean, professional, and compelling, without unnecessary clutter.

Linux Memory 'Manglement'

By: Steven Lembark

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SLUUG - January 12, 2022

Design an image for a blog header. The backdrop depicts a sleek, dark, futuristic cityscape with subtle neon highlights, and the addition of holographic elements or digital lines for a state-of-the-art appeal. In the foreground, find visual representations of web security technologies including SSL/TLS padlocks, OWASP, and Let's Encrypt, as well as icons for popular theme frameworks and CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and Wix. A stylized globe or planet, with various color-glowing interconnected nodes representing global web hosting, forms the main focus. A central shield symbol draws attention, signifying safety, with theme icons either orbiting or 'plugged in' to it to suggest ease of theme integration. Light trails or circuits link the different themes and security icons to the central shield, while a subtle binary code or matrix-style effect in the background enhances the tech aspect. The color scheme is dominated by hues of blue, green, and violet for a futuristic feel, contrasted with neon highlights in colors like orange and yellow.

GitHub Overview - Hints & Features

By: Robert Citek

Build a Secure Theme Based Website in 10 Minutes

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - December 8, 2021

Create a digital artwork capturing the essence of complex technologies and themes. Create a dark, metallic backdrop with a digital grid overlay to evoke a futuristic aesthetic. In the center, render the logos representing Python in neon blue and green, a stylized big data icon, an emblem related to email exchange, integrated with a database icon, and a wildcard certificate element comprising small domain icons fused together. Add a shield close to the domain icons indicating security measures. Use swirling lines or arrows between elements to depict data flow. Scatter smaller, glowing tech-related icons in the background. Centralize the main elements in a triangular arrangement. The overall color scheme should be dark shades with metallic blacks and grays, accented with glowing neon blues, greens, and purples.

Fun and Games with Python, Big Data and Exchange

By: Tyler Rudie

Wildcard Certificates

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - March 10, 2021

Craft a futuristic, technology-oriented image with a dark, sleek background. Elements of digital grid or intricate circuit designs softly glowing add to the cybernetic vibe. On one side of the composition, exhibit a vibrant, star-like symbol adding contrast, while on the opposite end, manifest a keyhole within a circle symbol. The central design element should depict an abstract representation of data flow or information exchange, possibly through code lines, binary digits, or holographic interconnected nodes. Accentuate the image with soft glowing highlights in blues and greens around these crucial elements, against the dark backdrop. Incorporate floating digital shards or holographic overlays for depth and movement. Ensure the design guides the viewer's eye from the star symbol, through the data flow, to the keyhole, narrating a connection between programming and cybersecurity.

The Raku (Perl 6) language 'hypers and gathers and takes oh my'

By: Steven Lembark

1Password Explained

By: Scott Granneman

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