If you’re a manager in Product, Design, or Engineering, you need to be a Leader. But why do so many Leaders end up firefighting and stressed out? What makes Leading Teams in Tech harder than other areas of a business, and how can you set yourself up to succeed (or at least survive)? It’s all […]
A lot of people have known for a lot of years that the technical interview process has many, many flaws. This talk will cover some better ways to set up the interview process (and culture) for technical hires, including what should be avoided, how to set up an interview training program, understanding candidate care, and […]
The new wave of JavaScript: A Taxonomy of Runtimes and their Web-interoperability with Ben Taylor Overview of the Talk In the last few years there’s been an explosion in the ways you can run JavaScript. Node has its new dinosaur cousin Deno. They’re both based on V8 from Chrome. Everybody is talking about Bun, which […]
This talk aims to delve into the challenges and opportunities that engineering teams face when pivoting their technological foundations, providing actionable insights into securing team buy-in and maintaining morale during transitions. About Inga Pflaumer Inga Pflaumer, an indie game developer and Engineering Manager at Immutable, is a leader passionate about technology and inclusivity. With significant […]
Yes, Your Browser Can Do That (Probably) — A Look At Modern Web APIs You Might Not Know with Julian Burr Overview of the Talk We’ve become so accustomed to aiming for developing native apps to get access to certain advanced features and functionality that it’s easy to miss that a lot of that has […]
In an industry where the only constant is change, leadership demands a blend of confidence, adaptability, and insight. Andrew Fisher’s presentation, “Follow me, I know what I’m doing… I think,” tackles the complex realities of leading in the tech sector with an honest and pragmatic approach. This session will navigate the nuances of decision-making, empowerment, […]
SPAs: where did it all go wrong with Jake Ginnivan Overview of the Talk Single page apps (SPA’s) have become a very popular way to build web applications. They offer incredible developer experience and allow the web to become far more ‘app like’ than ever before. There is one problem with SPAs though; they actually […]
Hui Jing Chen explores the recent evolution of the Web platform, from JavaScript and browser APIs to CSS. Through analysis of the latest “State of…” surveys, Chen provides a benchmark for technology stacks and offers guidance on adopting new technologies. This session is a must for developers looking to stay at the cutting edge of […]
Upgrading JavaScript’s collections with Phil Nash Overview of the Talk The last year has seen a flurry of activity in JavaScript’s standard library. New methods have been added to the Array and Set prototypes, and Objects and Maps are getting in on the party with new static functions. We’ll take a look at what all […]
Culture is complex. Startups grow. This talk dives into how a head of people and a clown co-created a company culture grounded in play that navigated remote working, global expansion, and high growth. It’s going to be weird, fun, and super useful. About Georgina Robilliard & Stefan Bramble Georgina Robilliard, a leader in people and […]
Empowering Developers: Key lessons from designing Canva’s APIs with Martin Cronjé Overview of the Talk Discover the journey of building and evolving the Canva Developer Platform driven by a vision to build the world’s richest design ecosystem. Now, over a thousand developers are creating generative AI-powered tools, workflow integrations, design effect apps, and more for […]
This collaborative talk shares how applying software engineering practices to engineering leadership can achieve robust outcomes. Through stories and lessons, it discusses “Pairing beyond Programming” and “Test-Driven Development (TDD) for Leadership,” aiming to support leaders in building a strong learning culture. About Rick Giner & Andrew Murphy Rick Giner & Andrew Murphy, with backgrounds in […]
Web fonts, without the jank with Michael Taranto Overview of the Talk Fallback fonts. They don’t often get much of our attention, after all, they are only a fallback! But their importance is growing with a focus on user experience metrics like Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) — a metric targeted at improving janky page load […]
Github’s Keith Cirkle, a member of the platform systems team, brings his wealth of experience to discuss current and future web app architectures. Few are as well-placed as Cirkle to guide us through the evolving landscape of web development, offering insights into how we should be architecting web apps today and into the future. About […]
Oh, snap! The joy and pain of CSS scroll snapping. with Neil Jenkins Overview of the Talk With widespread browser support, you can now use CSS to ensure scrolling can only stop at certain positions. This is great for building native-like experiences on mobile and desktop, and we’ll look at how easy it is to […]
Web Directions South is the must-attend event of the year for anyone serious about web development
Phil Whitehouse General Manager, DT Sydney
