open-ug/cloudnative-kampala

Cloud Native Kampala, an open community of developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud enthusiasts in Kampala, Uganda # Cloud Native Kampala Welcome to the official website repository for **Cloud Native Kampala**, an open community of developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud enthusiasts in **Kampala, Uganda**, proudly part of the **Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)** global community. --- ## 💡 About the Community Cloud Native Kampala brings together individuals passionate about **Kubernetes**, **Docker**, **DevOps**, and **Cloud Native technologies**. We host meetups, speaker sessions, and workshops focused on learning, sharing, and building scalable, modern cloud applications. Our community is open to everyone — from beginners to professionals — who wish to **learn, connect, and contribute** to the Cloud Native ecosystem. > 🌐 **Community page:** community.cncf.io --- ## 🧭 Mission To foster a vibrant and inclusive Cloud Native ecosystem in Uganda by connecting developers, sharing knowledge, and promoting open-source collaboration. --- ## ⚙️ Values - **Collaboration:** We grow together through open discussions and teamwork. - **Innovation:** We experiment, learn, and adapt to emerging cloud technologies. - **Community:** We believe in inclusivity and knowledge sharing. - **Open Source:** We encourage contribution and transparency in everything we build. --- ## 🧑‍💻 About this Repository This repository contains the **source code for the Cloud Native Kampala website**, built using **Next.js** and **TypeScript**. The website serves as the public face of the community, providing information about: - Upcoming and past events - Our mission and activities - Speaker sessions and opportunities to contribute - Links to join the community and engage online --- ## 🧱 Tech Stack - **Framework:** Next.js 14 (App Router) - **Language:** TypeScript - **Styling:** Tailwind CSS - **Icons:** Lucide React - **Deployment:** Vercel - **Automation:** GitHub App for handling speaker submissions via Issues API --- ## 🚀 Features - 🏠 Homepage with hero s …