Ars Provocatoria, an engineering leadership tale

In software engineering, kindness empowers coding prowess.

"Ars Provocatoria: An Engineering Leadership Tale" explores how adopting practices like radical candor, kind leadership, thorough code reviews, team rituals, and constructive peer challenges can transform you into an exceptional developer, tech lead or engineering manager.

We'll delve into real-world examples and practical techniques to enhance team performance and morale. Learn how honesty builds trust, routine code reviews ensure quality, and team rituals promote continuous improvement.

Whether you're aspiring to lead or seeking to refine your skills, this talk offers actionable insights to help you excel as a software engineer and leader.

Licensing for unbureaucratic humans

Have you ever wondered about the Open Source software you use everyday?
Could a universal license exist and would it be possible for it to be simple, clear and intuitive?
We care about this, so let's care together. We will discover different types of licenses and how they might impact your projects, whether or not Open Source, so join us on an epic and absolutely non bureaucratic journey to explore the sometimes misunderstood world of software licensing.
Grab your sword (or mouse) and let's set off on an adventure to conquer the confusing world of licenses!

The year 3000, a brief history of Web Development

Join me for a trip back to the year 3000 for a hilarious history of web development!

We'll explore the evolution of frameworks, libraries, and JavaScript, and laugh at how we're still dealing with the same old dev problems, no matter how many shiny new frameworks are released.

Get ready to fake your way through history as we take a tongue-in-cheek look at the state of web development in the year 3000. What are the newest frameworks? What kind of libraries are all the cool kids using? And most importantly, what are the problems we're still struggling with, despite centuries of progress?

This parody talk is a fun, relaxed way to learn about the current state of web technologies and development. Don't miss out on a chance to visit the year 3000 with me!

The event loop fairytale

Are you intimidated by the Node.js event loop? No need! In this talk, we will demystify the event loop, step by step. Even if you're not a fan of asynchronous code, you'll learn to embrace it as we explore the inner workings of the event loop.

Get ready to think async and join us as we take a deep dive into this powerful tool. You'll leave this talk feeling confident in your understanding of the event loop and ready to conquer even the most complex async tasks. Trust us, it's all part of the loop 😀

See you on the next tick ;D

Sustainable me. A tale of good design.

Sustainable me: A tale of good design for a greener future.

Everyone is talking about the importance of renewable energy, climate agreements, and the fight against climate change but have you ever stopped to think about the impact of all the apps and online tools have on the environment? It is time to recognise that not every issue has the size of an elephant and we can actually change the world with so fewer steps than we imagine.

Join me on a journey to discover how we can use good design and best practices to create a more sustainable internet and make a difference in the fight against global warming.

Let's green this, one div at a time!

Greta is not happy with your website and she is right

It’s 2022 and everyone is talking about green energy, renewables, bitcoin farms, climate agreements and climate change, but, have you ever thought about the weight that a single client server application can have on this climate war we are all fighting?

It is time to recognize that not every issue has the size of an elephant and we can actually change the world with so fewer steps than we imagine. (Yeah, it’s practically an excuse to avoid Zoom calls)

Join me and discover how Internet is among the producers of most of the CO2 released each year. Let’s fight climate change, one byte at a time.

Deploy with CI/CD, a Github Actions overview

In this talk, we'll introduce you to CI/CD processes and how they can help you embrace the core values of agile methodologies.

We'll also show you how Github Actions provides a simple and intuitive interface for implementing these practices so join us as we explore the benefits of CI/CD and learn how to take your productivity to the next level. It's time to accelerate your workflow and deliver software faster than ever before.

Let's get some Actions done :D

Big Brother is Watching: Observability in Distributed Systems

In today's complex technological landscape, understanding the state and behaviour of systems is critical. This understanding, or 'observability,' is especially pivotal when it comes to distributed systems, where components are dispersed and interdependence is high. In this talk, we'll explore the importance of observability, discuss its three pillars (logs, metrics, and traces), and delve into techniques for enhancing observability in distributed environments. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you'll learn how to effectively implement these techniques and transform your system's observability from a confusing labyrinth into a well-lit road map.

Dive into the critical role of observability in today's complex, distributed systems. Our talk will illuminate the three pillars of observability—logs, metrics, and traces—and provide practical techniques for their effective implementation. With real-world examples, we'll guide you from a maze of confusion to a clear road map for system understanding.

The Source of All Events: A Journey into Event Sourcing

Event Sourcing is not merely a popular buzzword; it's a fundamental shift in thinking about how data is stored and handled. In this talk titled 'The Source of All Events', we'll travel to the heart of this powerful architectural pattern. From understanding the basic concept of Event Sourcing and its benefits, to exploring real-life applications and overcoming common challenges, we'll illuminate the path to successfully leveraging Event Sourcing in your applications. Through this journey, we'll learn to see data not just as a snapshot of a moment in time, but as a rich and insightful history of your application's entire lifecycle.

Delve into the world of Event Sourcing with 'The Source of All Events'. Explore this powerful architectural pattern, understand its benefits, and examine real-world applications and challenges. Learn how to view data as a history of your application's lifecycle, opening up a new realm of possibilities.