UKSTUG meeting - Christoph Thiede / Guille Amaral - Wed 27 Nov @ 7pm GMT

1. *SemanticText: Improving Exploratory Programming in Squeak with
Generative AI*

Presenter: *Christoph Thiede *(starts at 7.15pm)


From autocomplete to conversational agents, AI is transforming how we
interact with code. Christoph will introduce SemanticText, a framework that
integrates large language models (LLMs) into Squeak/Smalltalk, enabling
conversational agents, semantic search tools, and retrieval-augmented
generation workflows. He will showcase experimental integrations with
Squeak=E2=80=99s tools and present the concept of a semantic exploratory
programming system for debugging and exploring systems using natural
language.


Bio: Christoph Thiede is a member of *HPI*=E2=80=99s Software Architecture =
Group
and a core developer of Squeak/Smalltalk, with a focus on enhancing
developer productivity and tools.


2. *Webside*: A Unified HTTP API for Smalltalk

Presenter: *Guillermo Amaral* (starts at 8.30pm)


Guillermo will discuss Webside, an API that standardizes communication with
Smalltalk systems via HTTP and introduces its application as a fully
operational IDE. He will highlight recent improvements in its extensibility
and functionality.


Bio: Guillermo Amaral is the creator of Webside and has been a passionate
Smalltalk user and advocate for over 20 years, leveraging it throughout his
academic and professional journey.


Don=E2=80=99t miss this opportunity to explore groundbreaking ideas and eng=
age in
discussions on the future of Smalltalk development!

[:kind | 'Regards from ', kind ] value: 'The UK Smalltalk User Group'.

PS: the videos from last month presentation are now available
https://vimeo.com/ukstug/marianollm (Mariano Guerra on LLMs)
https://vimeo.com/ukstug/tudorllm (Tudor Girba on LLMs)