GRWebDev presents Building a Browser-Based Mobile App with Django

GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents Alex Mead

Building a Browser-Based Mobile App with Django

Start Garden (40 Pearl St NW #200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503)

Monday, February 24th 2025, 6pm - 8pm

LOCATION

Start Garden is on the second floor of the historic Trust Building, located at 40 Pearl Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

PARKING

Paid parking is available at the parking ramp on the corner of Pearl and Ionia. Street parking pricing and hours vary depending on location; details can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website.

DESCRIPTION

This month at GRWebDev, Alex Mead will give a general overview of the technology stack used in building the dating application, Blind Date. Topics will include Infrastructure-as-Code on AWS, the PostgreSQL relational database, and the application layer itself written in Django. Special attention will be given to explaining Django’s Model-Template-Controller design pattern and how it is utilized for the browser-based mobile app. Mead will also share some business insights learned by taking Blind Date live in the summer of 2024 in West Michigan and will finish the talk with a question-and-answer session. If you want to learn more about Django or building a browser-based mobile application, this talk is for you!

OUR PRESENTER

has worked in the technology field for 15 years with extensive technology experience including full-stack development, IoT, Crypto, and AI/ML. As the Principal Engineer at Bear Creek Systems, Alex strives to create holistic technology solutions that make business sense as well as engineering sense.

SPONSORS

This month’s meetup is sponsored by . West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.

This month’s meetup is also sponsored by . Based in Grand Rapids, Payload is a fully Next.js-native headless CMS and backend that powers thousands of enterprise websites, internal applications, and more around the globe. Built with TypeScript and a code-first approach, Payload gives you a complete backend and admin panel to create anything. Learn more and get started at payloadcms.com.

GRWebDev’s venue sponsor is . Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial, intellectual & social capital, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups to grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Garden ecosystem provides a strong community of support to help you get your idea off the ground or move your business to the next level. Learn more at startgarden.com.

GRWebDev's title sponsor is . LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.

SCHEDULE

• 6:00pm - 6:30pm … Refreshments and Networking
• 6:30pm … Opening Announcements + Presentation
• 7:30pm … Q&A + Closing Announcements
• 8:00pm … Event Ends

Host or Publisher Grand Rapids Web Development Group (GRWebDev)