Improving your code readability

Software development only has two truly hard problems: cache invalidation and naming things. Hiding behind those is a third challenge, keeping our code readable. Readability isn’t just about style; it’s the foundation for code maintainability.

In this talk, we'll explore where readability often goes wrong and how to avoid those pitfalls. We'll dive into some practical refactoring techniques, proven strategies for structuring code, and naming practices that make intent clear without overcomplicating things.

Expect a few comfortable assumptions to get challenged along the way. If you want to spend less time untangling code and more time building features, this session will give you the tools.

Techorama 2024 Belgium

To Moq or not to Stub, that is the question!

Done well, testing doesn't slow developers down, it accelerates them. Yet in many teams, tests are either missing, brittle, or written in ways that create more frustration than value. I've seen (and made) these mistakes myself, and in this talk I'll share the lessons learned from those failures and what it takes to build a healthier testing culture.

This session isn’t about mocking every dependency into oblivion. Instead, it’s about practical strategies for writing tests that are fast, reliable, and easy to maintain as your code evolves. If you struggle with defining the true ‘system under test,’ keeping test suites efficient, or simply making tests work for you instead of against you, this talk might help you rethink your approach.

Session from 45 to 60 minutes.
VisugXL 2024, Techorama 2025 Belgium

Security for developers 101

As developers, our primary focus is often on solving business problems and delivering value to users. But too often, security is treated as an afterthought, something left for infrastructure or operations to handle. The reality is that the code we write is one of the first lines of defense against real-world threats.

This talk won’t turn you into a security expert overnight, but it will guide you on the road to write safer, more resilient applications. You'll learn how to recognize common pitfalls, adopt secure coding practices, and shift your mindset from "security is someone else's job" to "security starts with me."

Secure coding isn’t optional anymore; it’s part of being a responsible developer.