Community Lean Coffee

Our Lean Coffee meetings are an open, collaborative space where members of the Smart Connections community come together to share ideas, discuss topics of interest, and build connections. Held virtually on the first and third Friday of each month, these meetings provide an informal yet structured environment for both technical and non-technical discussions.

What Are Lean Coffee Meetings?

Lean Coffee is a structured, agenda-less meeting format designed to facilitate engaging and productive conversations. Participants propose topics they’re interested in, vote on which ones to prioritize, and then dive into discussions guided by mutual interest. This ensures that the most relevant topics receive attention and that everyone’s voice is heard.

Meeting Structure

• Schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
  • 1st Friday: Non-Technical Focus
    • Use case exploration and show & tell
    • Best practices for existing features
    • Opportunities for community improvements
    • Conceptual ideation for new features
  • 3rd Friday: Technical Focus
    • Architecture discussions
    • Contributions to builds and companion apps
    • Technical roadmap discussions
    • Complex bug fix discussions (pre-documented)
• Platform: Meetings are held via Google Meet and facilitated using a collaborative Miro board.
• Recording: All meetings are recorded and summarized using AI tools. Recordings and summaries are available on this website for those who cannot attend live.

Why Participate?

• Collaborate: Connect with other community members to share knowledge and insights.
• Learn: Stay updated on the latest developments and best practices within Smart Connections.
• Contribute: Your ideas can help shape the future of the community and its tools.
• Access Resources: Benefit from AI-assisted summaries and collaborative notes from each meeting.

How to Join

1. RSVP: Sign up for upcoming meetings through our event calendar.
2. Prepare: Bring topics you’d like to discuss or questions you have.
3. Engage: Participate actively during the meeting and on the Miro board.
4. Review: If you miss a meeting, access the recordings and summaries posted here.

Community Guidelines

• Be Respectful: Maintain a supportive environment where all participants feel welcome to share.
• Stay On Topic: Focus discussions on the meeting’s theme (technical or non-technical).
• Use Proper Channels: For bug reports or troubleshooting, please use the existing support channels rather than the Lean Coffee meetings.

We look forward to your participation in our next Lean Coffee meeting!

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