Building an application gateway with YARP

Do you have a need to create a reverse proxy to front your microservices or internally hosted applications with custom capabilities? In this session, we'll actively build an application gateway using the microsoft/reverse-proxy project, aka YARP. We'll start with a use case as to why you'd want to roll your own gateway. Then we'll cover the core concepts for a reverse proxy, add a rate limiter and then some custom middleware. If time allows, we'll also cover how to ensure certain routes are authenticated or other forms of circuit breaking.

By the end of the session, we'll have created a simple, yet practical application gateway that you can use as a starter for your projects.

Ideally this will be a working session and will require internet access to download nuget packages. Users should also come prepared with the latest version of the .NET SDK and an IDE such as VSCode, JetBrains Rider or Visual Studio

DevOps is isn't your SDLC (neither is Agile)

Have you ever thought about how an idea and an organizational level turns into something that gets created for production use? Have you ever found yourself rationalizing CX vs Agile vs DevOps and how it all fits together. If so, this talk is for you.

In this session we'll explore a meta framework from Idea to Implementation. You'll learn how scaled organizations develop intake processes, attach opportunities to funding, funding to build vs. buy decision and flow that work into engineering organizations. We'll explore common frameworks like COBIT 2019, ITIL and SAFe which provide uniform patterns for assuring traceability from the top of the house through implementation.

By the end of the session you'll have a working understanding of how complex organizations operate to bring ideas through fruition. You'll walk away with a higher order lens and a language to manage larger scale efforts and techniques to decompose work and reorient organizational structures to maximize success.

Standing up a DevEx Organization

In today's rapidly evolving, rapidly changing and hyper outcome-focused landscape, the need for a Developer Experience (DevEx) program is more critical than ever. This talk aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies necessary to stand up a successful DevEx organization to serve the community of engineers with your organization.

This talk will delve into the fundamental concepts of DevEx, its role in driving healthy outcomes in an engineering organization. It will provide an introductory overview of DevEx, exploring its unique blend of technical expertise, strategic
partnerships, and a deep understanding of local contexts. Topics include defining the organizational vision, structuring teams for optimal impact, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and adaptability.

Attendees will gain practical strategies to ensure their DevEx organizations are well-positioned to navigate the intricacies of development work and respond effectively to evolving external factors. Whether it's aligning on tools, training or practical insights into your day to day.

Finally, we will discuss key DevEx initiatives, offering attendees a tangible understanding of the impact that can be achieved through effective DevEx strategies. We will also explore emerging trends in the field.

By the end of this talk, attendees will be inspired and armed with actionable insights to drive change in their own organizations. By attending, participants will gain valuable insights to fostering excellence in engineer and ultimately empowering them to make a meaningful difference within their development community.