There are more bloggers in Brooklyn than any other place I know of. Just look in the Tea Lounge in the middle of the day. What are they all doing? Blogging. Add to that all the web designers, developers, web video producers, and we *are* the center of the web universe. So I thought we should have a meetup that meets in the center of the universe, BKLN, where we can get together and meet, talk, have a beverage. Last Wednesday of every month, usually.

What are SPUDDs? SPUDDs are SharePoint Users, Designers, and Developers. Microsoft SharePoint has evolved into a robust business development platform.  The latest version, SharePoint 2010, leverages the latest technologies such as the Cloud. We are a group of people who meet to discuss all aspects of SharePoint and related technologies. Our meetings include a guest speaker and/or an open discussion forum. Members are encouraged to bring issues that they are working on for feedback and assistance …

NY HTML5 is focused on next-generation web technologies, specifically HTML5, WebSocket, CSS3, JavaScript and other web tools. We're exploring ways to build next generation web applications that leverage a modern web infrastructure.

This is a group for web developers and designers who are seeking a positive outlet for altruistic programming. This is also a great opportunity for young developers looking to gain experience working with a design team, add to your portfolio, gain professional references, and to play a role in building a successful platform. I am developing a platform that serves the building and construction needs of non-profit organizations and community activist groups working in Brooklyn. Regenerative buildi …

MODX Open Source Content Management System (CMS) is a content management platform and PHP application framework. It is the fastest and easiest CMS for developing robust custom SEO friendly websites. We have found it to be the friendliest CMS for the broadest spectrum of stakeholders, including: business managers, content managers, web designers, and programmers. If you are a MODX pro or a neophyte join us for in depth discussions about MODX best practices, tips, and opportunities. We are focused …

Are you a hacker, designer, or startup founder? Do you like playing ping pong? Then this is the group for you. We get together to talk about tech startups, discuss our latest software hacks, or get UI design advice; all over friendly games of table tennis. FAQ: Q: Why only founders, hackers, and designers? A: So we all have something in common Q: What if I suck at ping pong? A: That's ok. Noone's going to make fun of you. Everyone sucked at some point, right? Q: Do I need to bring my own ping p …

A group committed to teaching and learning all aspects of Web Technology. This group is made possible by Vork, the enterprise PHP framework designed for rapid development of performance-oriented scalable applications. Vork has no learning curve! No proprietary syntax or terminology to learn! PHP developers can use Vork productively within minutes and become certified Enterprise Architects within a short time. Vork is the most-intuitive PHP framework and an ideal tool to architect any PHP project …

Technology and the web have changed how fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs are being distributed, and have begun to alter the process of writing, reading, sharing, and consuming texts.  Words are finding new modalities, and innovators across disciplines have begun to experiment with how technology might improve their creation, curation, and consumption. Code Meet Print is the community at the intersection of texts + technology that will contemplate, define, and help build better interfaces for …

The HTML5 developers group is for people to get together and talk about how we’re starting to build applications using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript. It’s intended for both traditional front-end developers moving from websites to the larger world of web applications, as well as native/rich internet application developers who are looking to transfer their skills to these up-and-coming technologies. There are already great HTML5 and JavaScript groups in New York so we're hoping to do somethin …

I was born in the Silicon Valley, grew up in a tech family, and I've always been fascinated by technology. Over the last year this fascination has grown. As I take on more entreprenuerial projects, I'm discovering that there are other people, designers, programmers, idea people, marketing people, venture capitalist, who are equally passionate about producing great social, web, and mobile applications, but are struggling to find a team who is equally capable and passionate about producing amazing …

Sweat Equity Shop is a group focused on web designers, mobile/web application developers, and interactive designers interested in working for primarily sweat equity. The goal is to introduce them to startup founders and business development teams to form meaningful relationships based on nothing more than the sweat of your brow and a restricted interest agreement. There appear to be very few resources in Silicon Alley where one can find people willing to work sans cash at the start, and this for …

HUGE Events is a way for HUGErs and non-HUGErs to get together over common interests. Anyone interested in agency life, design, or tech is welcome! Upcoming Meetups: The State of HTML5, Summer 2011: Sparkle Edition™(featuring Paul Irish) http://www.meetup.com/doctype-html/events/22447051/ Tues, July 5 @7pm

Build Guild is a monthly gathering of web folks that enjoy chatting over drinks. Mustaches optional. Get geeky with web folks just like you. Enjoy frothy, tasty adult beverages. Land gigs, make new friends & connections. No presentations ever ever ever.

This group is for front-end developers who are either using the HTML5 canvas element or want to learn how to use it. We’ll host free roundtable-style discussions, offer discounted classes, participate in labs and more. For the canvas experts in the group, there will be opportunities to showcase and share what your knowledge. And for canvas newbies, there will be plenty of learning opportunities to accommodate different learning style preferences. If there is interest, we might also cover SVG a …

Calling all designers, developers and those in the internet startup world... Come hang out with your fellow designers, developers and entrepreneurs to discuss internet startups, product design and much more. Started by Thomas Daly & Amol Daterao

Weekly DesignDays design events for student hackers, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who’s feeling saucy! We will think, talk, and do design, technology, and entrepreneurship. Note: the goal of DesignDays is to connect NYC area students with one another. As such, this and all DesignDays events are open to current undergraduate and graduate students only.