Behind the Scenes of Tailwind CSS

Ever peeked into Tailwind's source code? Let's demystify it by building a mini utility framework live!

You'll see exactly how thousands of utility classes get generated, the purging techniques that scan your templates to slash bundle sizes, and how JIT compilation delivers unlimited arbitrary values without tanking performance.

Most developers miss these internals. You'll walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately

As someone who's been working with CSS architecture for years, I can tell you firsthand: understanding what's happening under the hood changes everything.

This talk cuts through the mystery of utility frameworks by showing exactly how they work internally. While everyone else is giving "Intro to Tailwind" presentations, I'm offering something that's surprisingly missing from our community: the actual engineering patterns that make these tools work. This knowledge transfers to everything from design systems to component libraries, giving attendees skills that extend far beyond just one framework.

Harnessing Angular Signals for Reactive State Management

Join us as we explore Angular Signals, an innovative way to manage state in your applications. This session will provide a clear understanding of how Angular Signals function, highlighting both the advantages and potential challenges associated with this reactive approach.

We'll work with actual Angular code to demonstrate the process of refactoring existing projects to implement Signals. Key focus areas will include Components, Services, and Directives. By showcasing practical examples, you'll see how Signals can simplify your workflow, enhance code clarity, and lead to more maintainable applications.

Develop Your First Mobile Game Easily with GameSalad

Create your own mobile game in this hands-on workshop using GameSalad! Develop for iOS, Android, Web, and Desktop using a block-based no-code editor!

Learn to use the physics engine for realistic interactions, block-based Behaviors for object manipulation, and Attributes for state tracking. We'll even cover advanced data management with Tables to organize your game elements.

By the end of the session, you'll have a fully functional mobile game ready for publication on the App Store, along with essential skills for future game development!

I taught this workshop to high school and university students throughout the United States. It's an excellent opportunity to get started with programming, or simply explore the exciting field of mobile development!

React Hooks Through Angular Eyes

I never expected to fall for React hooks. As an Angular dev, these tiny functions fascinated me with their elegance and simplicity. Join me for a journey from hook basics to the fancy stuff in React 19—all through the fresh perspective of a framework-switcher.

This talk explores React hooks through the fresh perspective of an Angular developer. We'll start with a comparison of Angular's service-based patterns versus React's hook approach, highlighting the key mental shifts that make hooks so powerful.

First, we'll examine basic hooks and their Angular counterparts, showing how hooks simplify common patterns. Then we'll dive into custom hook creation, demonstrating practical composition techniques that solve real-world problems.

The second half focuses on advanced implementations: building advanced custom hooks, and performance optimization patterns specific to hook-based components. We'll finish with an exploration of React 19's new use hook and how it transforms async operations.

Attendees will walk away with:

- Fresh hook composition patterns that can used immediately
- Techniques for building powerful custom hooks
- Practical examples of React 19's new features in action
- Insight into how another framework's mindset can improve your React code