Exists to make our region a fantastic place to build software. The agile movement is changing the way businesses think and our community is a participant in that process. We are champions of no nonsense software delivery.

Web: http://www.agileyorkshire.org/

Twitter: @agileyorkshire

Code & Coffee is an informal get together where you can meet up with other developers and write some code, talk tech, or just enjoy the coffee! There are no requirements other than the willingness to sit down and learn something new.

Web: http://www.meetup.com/code-coffee-leeds/

CodeUp is a learner led monthly meetup for adults learning how to code. You tell us what you need support with, and we will do our best to help.

Web: https://codeupleeds.github.io/

Web: https://www.meetup.com/CodeUp-Leeds/

Twitter: @CodeUpUK

digital stuff. in Leeds

Web: http://www.digitaleeds.com/

Twitter: @DigitaLeeds

Bringing together people that are using Drupal at all levels, sharing knowledge and ideas.

Web: http://drupalyorkshire.org.uk/

Twitter: @DrupalYorkshire

A community for Leeds based front-end devs and designers.

Web: http://forefront.cc/

Twitter: @forefrontleeds

Talking design, business and tech.

Web: https://heyst.ac/

Twitter: @hey_stac

Ladies of Code is a community of professional women developers. We get together to discuss code and other geeky stuff, and hear talks from leaders in the field.

Web: http://www.meetup.com/Ladies-of-Code-Leeds/

Twitter: @ladiesofcode

Leeds Code Dojo is a group dedicated to programming. We focus on practical coding sessions, where you can learn by doing.

Web: http://leedscodedojo.github.io/

Twitter: @LeedsCodeDojo

A group for anyone interested in learning more and / or sharing their knowledge of the Microsoft Data Platform. All skill levels are welcome. Topics and technologies will be varied but along the lines of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI, Azure DB, Azure automation, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, SQL Server on Linux and containers

Web: https://www.meetup.com/leeds_data_platform/

Twitter: @leedsdata

Facebook: Leeds Data Platform User Group

Meet with students, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs who are interested all things Data Science related!

Web: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Data-Science-Meetup/

Leeds Data Thing is a group for like-minded people working in Leeds to talk about data, network, share ideas, learn a few things and enjoy a beer or two!

Web: http://www.leedsdatathing.co.uk/

Twitter: @leedsdatathing

A hub for everyone who lives, breathes and occasionally sleeps DevOps in Leeds and the surrounding area.

Web: http://www.leedsdevops.org.uk/

Twitter: @leedsdevops

Leeds Gaming is a collaborative group that runs board, card and other gaming events in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom.

Web: Leeds Gaming

Twitter: @leedsgaming

Web: http://girlgeek.lsx.co/

Twitter: @leedsgirlgeeks

A Maker and Hacker Space in Leeds.

Web: http://leedshackspace.org.uk/

Twitter: @leedshackspace

JavaScript user group in the Leeds, West Yorkshire area.

Web: http://leedsjs.org/

Twitter: @leedsjs

Talks, workshops, networking, and socialising for women developers, coders, hackers, designers, makers, and digital media enthusiasts. (Or those who want to be one!) This group will be a casual monthly meet-up for women in tech in Leeds to share knowledge, build skills and meet people. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner or amateur to professional.

Web: http://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Lady-Geeks/

Meetup to play very geeky board games in a relaxed, non-serious manner.

Web: http://www.leedsmeeples.org.uk/

Twitter: @LeedsMeeples

A Netrunner group in Leeds for casual play of all abilities. If you would like to learn the game just come along and someone will gladly teach you how to play. We meet at Veritas on Great George Street, starting at 18.30 and play until closing.

Facebook: Leeds Netrunner Group

Twitter: @LeedsNetrunner

A small bunch of passionate PHP Developers based in the Leeds and surrounding areas, who meet up once a month to discuss all things PHP.

Web: http://leedsphp.org/

Twitter: @leedsphp

A Leeds based meet-Up for those interested in Riak, distributed systems, NoSql, and app development.

Web: http://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Riak/

Leeds Ruby Thing is a regular informal social event for anyone interested in the Ruby programming language. You don't have to be an expert in Ruby - we're just a friendly bunch who enjoy beer and geeky chat.

Web: http://leedsrubything.org/

Twitter: @LeedsRubyThing

A code club for developers using Microsoft technologies.

Web: http://www.leeds-sharp.org/

Twitter: @LeedsSharp

Lean Startup Yorkshire community provides a meeting place to learn, network and explore Yorkshire startup community.

Web: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/lean-startup-yorkshire-5964302901

Twitter: @LeanStartupYks

A community event run for testers by testers.

Web: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Leeds-Tester-Gathering-3862901

Leeds Werewolves play paranoia styled games such as Werewolves (various versions such as One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Werewolves of Millers Hollow and MultiWolves), The Thing and Two Rooms and a Boom!

Web: Leeds Werewolves

Twitter: @leedswerewolves

LeedsTechHub is an event series and meetup community welcoming all those from a digital discipline and those wanting to learn more or build networks with those within the industry.

Eventbrite: LeedsTechHub: Mobile

Home of a Node.js user group that meets in Leeds.

Web: http://www.nodeupnorth.co.uk/

Twitter: @NodeUpNorth

A meet-up for the JVM language community. Covering topics accross all JVM related technologies and welcoming participants from any background regardless of experience. Our only pre-requisite is you have a passion and enthusiasm for software development and all things JVM related :)

Web: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-JVMThing/

Twitter: @The_JVM_Thing

A self-help group for GNU/Linux and Free / Open Source Software users in the West Yorkshire area

Web: http://www.wylug.org.uk/

Twitter: @wylug

The West Yorkshire Python User Group (WYPy) have been meeting monthly since 2007. Our meetings are free, and usually include at least one talk, as well as a trip to the pub.

Web: http://wypy.org.uk/

Twitter: @WYPython

Write the Docs is a global community of people who care about documentation – programmers, tech writers, developer advocates, customer support, marketers, and anyone else who wants people to have great experiences with software.

Web: https://www.meetup.com/Write-the-Docs-North/

The West Yorkshire Python User Group (WYPy) have been meeting monthly since 2007. Our meetings are free, and usually include at least one talk, as well as a trip to the pub.

Web: http://wypy.org.uk/

Twitter: @WYPython

Web: http://www.meetup.com/The-Yorkshire-Geek-Alliance/