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 […]
Making Single Page Apps accessible – it’s easier than you think with Jess Budd Overview of the Talk Javascript frameworks get a bad rap when it comes to accessibility. But it’s easier than you think to make your JS applications accessible! Accessible websites benefit not only people with disabilities, but improve the user experience for […]
Do we even need flex anymore? with Erin Zimmer Overview of the Talk Modern CSS Layouts are amazing. We can do stuff that developers of an earlier age only dreamed of. And we can make it responsive at the same time. But, how do you decide what to use? Now that we’ve got grid, do […]
State of CSS with Hui Jing Chen Overview of the Talk Over the past couple years, CSS has progressed at rate never seen before. Sometimes, such a deluge of features can feel overwhelming. The State of CSS surveys have been running for 5 years. Some folks see it as a knowledge quiz, to see how […]
A (probably not) unbiased critique of Web Components, among other things with Keith Cirkel Overview of the Talk Let’s critically dive into Web Components, the component model built into the browser. What can they solve for us? Should we be using them? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Can they replace the frameworks we’re using […]
Browsers Are Magical Creatures with Stephen Rees-Carter Overview of the Talk Web browsers are magical creatures that include A LOT of features. Buried within this multitude, you’ll find a number of security tools waiting for you, kinda like the chatty stranger in the bar, trying to flog off their wares. Although unlike that stranger, the […]
The State of front end performance with Ben Schwartz Overview of the Talk Since the arrival of Core Web Vitals, understanding and optimizing front end performance has never been more critical. So Ben Schwartz whose life revolves around performance will shed light on the current state of front end performance, focusing on central metrics and […]
Front-end development’s identity crisis with Elly Loel Overview of the Talk I have a dilemma. I’m trying to find a job but the job I’m looking for no longer exists. I’m a front-end developer. Which to me means I work on the user interface of the website. But now in our industry front-end means the […]
this was a masterfully curated event … a brilliant day that educated, entertained, and rekindled some old connections
Ash Donaldson Service & Behaviour Design Director, Tobias
