# Event Details - **Event Name**: Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join fellow developers and engineers from across the Island at our first meet-up, as part of the Software Engineering & Development CoP!About this EventSoftware Engineering & Development Community of PracticeThis CoP exists to unite software engineers, developers, and those with a professional interest in the sector from across the Isle of Man. A shared space to exchange expertise, develop unique skills, and collaborate on the opportunities shaping the ever-evolving world of software engineering.What to expectEach session is designed to foster a strong, connected community of developers on the Island - encouraging the sharing of ideas, experiences, use cases and best practices in a welcoming and inclusive environment.Sessions will span a range of topics, from AI and geolocation to code analysis and diagramming - with each meet-up centred around a different theme, so there's always something new to explore and take away!Experienced engineers will also have the opportunity to lead future sessions and Q&As, making this a community shaped by the people within the sector in the Island.This Month's ThemeUsing a deliberately "nightmare" piece of code, this interactive session explores how developers can approach large, complex software systems that are suffering from technical debt.Together, attendees will examine the different strategies developers often consider, from asking AI for help and consulting experienced colleagues, to working around the problem or taking a structured analytical approach.Date: Wednesday 12 AugustTime: 13:00 pm - 14:00 pmLocation: Launchpad, Hillary House, DouglasSession Focus: Code AnalysisWho should attend?Whether you're a professional software engineer, a developer, a tech enthusiast, or simply keen to learn more about the sector - this community is for you. Come along, get involved, and help shape what this CoP becomes.Please note that by registering for this event, you consent to your details being shared with the Community Champion. Photos may be taken at these events for the use of Digital Isle of Man, please email if you do not consent to your photo being published. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/douglas/communities-of-practice-software-engineering-and-development/100001993454886227 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Launchpad (Hillary House) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Douglas - **state**: IM - **country**: Man, Isle of - **location**: Launchpad (Hillary House) - **lat**: 54.15047980000001 - **long**: -4.4808976 - **full address**: Launchpad (Hillary House), Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1599375a141362e3f5eccda7a87a5ecab4ae23e179653743874d9fe2a64ddb95-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7fefd-gmir.jpg?v=1783612986 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development being held? - **A:** Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Launchpad (Hillary House), Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of. - **Q**: Who is organizing Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development? - **A:** Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development is organized by Digital Isle of Man. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Communities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1599375a141362e3f5eccda7a87a5ecab4ae23e179653743874d9fe2a64ddb95-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7fefd-gmir.jpg?v=1783612986", "startDate": "2026-08-12", "endDate": "2026-08-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/douglas/communities-of-practice-software-engineering-and-development/100001993454886227", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Launchpad (Hillary House)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Prospect Hill", "postalCode": "IM1 1EQ", "addressLocality": "Douglas", "addressRegion": "IM", "addressCountry": "--" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "54.15047980000001", "longitude": "-4.4808976" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join fellow developers and engineers from across the Island at our first meet-up, as part of the Software Engineering & Development CoP!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-12", "validFrom": "2026-08-18", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/douglas/communities-of-practice-software-engineering-and-development/100001993454886227" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/douglas/communities-of-practice-software-engineering-and-development/100001993454886227", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Digital Isle of Man", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/digital-isle-of-man/20578849", "description": "Digital Isle of Man is an executive agency of the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise. 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