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"10 Lessons from 10 Years of youtube.com" is a talk presented by Bogdan Balas, the tech lead for YouTube web client. I will share anecdotes and lessons learned from scaling youtube.com and dive into the challenges of revisiting early decisions or outdated practices in software development. The session will blend technical strategies and team management skills, aimed at transforming past decisions from burdens into valuable learning experiences. I will also address the team dynamics and psychological aspects of dealing with tech debt, and discuss strategies for how to evolve and modernize a large complex product to keep up with modern best practices.

Bogdan Balas

10 Lessons from 10 Years of youtube.com

We've heard a lot about using Next.js the right way, what if we used it the WRONG way? Once you have javascript on the server, you can do a lot. In my opinion, we don't embrace this enough.

This session would be valuable for any typescript developer, especially those already familiar with Next.js. It will still be interesting if you're NOT familiar with Next.js, but you should expect to have a lot more to Google search after.

Either way, I recommend checking out my previous NextConf talk "Next.js Is A Backend Framework" for additional context

Theo Browne

Abusing Next.js For Fun And Profit

In this session, we will explore the intersection of AI, robotics, and ethics. As intelligent machines become increasingly advanced and integrated into our daily lives, it's crucial that we consider the ethical implications of their use. We will discuss questions such as: How do we ensure that robots are designed to act ethically? What responsibilities do developers and manufacturers have when creating these machines? How can we ensure that AI and robotics benefit society as a whole, rather than just a privileged few? We will also examine real-world examples of ethical dilemmas related to intelligent machines, such as autonomous vehicles and military drones, and discuss potential solutions to these issues. Join us for an engaging conversation about the future of AI and robotics and the ethical considerations we must take into account as we create these intelligent machines.

Armando Pantoja

AI and Robotics & Ethics: Creating Intelligent Machines

Step into the enchanting world of AI in JavaScript, as we journey to the year 2024, where the possibilities are boundless! AI/ML has already transformed our reality, and now, with TensorFlow.js and other resources at the helm, we are venturing into uncharted territories of innovation. In 2017, Google unleashed over 4,000 tensor models in production, and the revolution has only just begun. The future of software is an awe-inspiring landscape filled with extraordinary Machine Learning marvels, waiting for us to bring them to life!

Are you ready to witness the magic of creating AI-powered websites with web technology? Join us in this immersive workshop, where we'll build captivating demos live, right before your eyes! Discover the fundamentals of AI, and, even more excitingly, experience the sheer simplicity of conceiving and crafting novel ideas that have never graced the digital realm before. As you embark on this journey, you'll undergo a metamorphosis akin to a web developer transforming into a full-fledged superhero, capable of shaping the AI-powered world of tomorrow!

In the year 2024, the convergence of AI and JavaScript opens up a realm of endless possibilities. TensorFlow.js empowers developers to wield the very fabric of AI, while LLMs and futuristic tools work together.  We shall embark on a quest to redefine what's achievable in the vast expanse of the digital cosmos. Prepare to unleash your inner AI superhero, and let's embark on this extraordinary adventure together!

Gant Laborde

AI in JS - 2024

I’m going to show how to leverage AI to help write banger trap beats. We’ll explore how to get AI to give you the results you want. Next up is applying those results to building real things. Then we explore iteration, and fine tuning prompts, models and workflow to end up where we want to be. I’m going to make extensive use of the web audio API to sequence and synthesize sound.  Attendees will get a great primer on how to work with audio in the browser for real applications, as well as how to set up a modern AI app.

Ken Wheeler

AI Trap

Join us as we explore the fascinating world where art and various datatypes collide. In this talk, we'll discover some of the fundamentals of generative art, where even the simplest data inputs can spark creativity. Through clear examples and accessible explanations, we'll show you how basic data inputs can be transformed into one-of-a-kind visuals. From turning numbers into mesmerizing visual compositions to understanding how technology can enhance artistic expression, you'll leave feeling inspired to create your own data-inspired masterpieces. 

Monica Powell

Art + Data: An Exploration of Computational Creativity

In this talk, we will go over a brand designer's POV of how the world of branding and tech is evolving and how those worlds collide. We will deep dive into techniques of storytelling and reverse engineering branding approaches, whether for individuals or companies, to bring personality to a space that is cut and dry. This talk aims to define branding, showcase the art in tech, and how the human story connects. We will review real-world examples of brand stories and find ways branding and art reinforce those stories. Whether you're in the process of personal branding, branding your startup, or understanding branding in your existing job, this talk aims to provide insight into the magic of a visual presence beyond UI and UX design. 

Hank Washington

Art and Branding Behind Tech

Implementing a sane authorization strategy in our systems can be a daunting task. With the reflex to reach out to Role-Based-Access-Control (RBAC), we sometimes end up needing to add additional guards and complexity around the roles in order to make up for its shortcomings due to its simplicity. 

There are several other types of authorization models available, but this talk will focus on Relationship-Based-Access-Control and its relevance with distributed systems. 

We'll go down a path to implementing authorization in a systems that scales, serves complex business cases, and is a delight to reason with. Buckle your seat belts cause we're about to make security topics sexy again.

Ashley Narcisse

AuThLiens: Authorization for the Peoples

This talk will explore how the Browser Rendering API can automate browser tasks. We will begin with an overview of Cloudflare Workers and how they enable JavaScript to run at the edge. Then, we will discuss browser automation in detail, covering how to interact with the DOM, fill out forms, and scrape data from web pages. At the end of this talk, attendees will better understand how to use the Browser Rendering API to automate browser tasks and take their web development skills to the next level.

Gift Egwuenu

Automate the Browser with Workers Browser Rendering API

Testing your project is easy right? Maybe if you own all the components or if you have a testing team to make sure everything is acting the way it should.

Sadly end-to-end testing is full of pitfalls and things to think about, especially when you don't control the entire stack. Often you end up with awkward conversations with engineering, marketing and others as you all fight for space to get your message across. 

Enter Playwright, the open-source testing platform, to help us test what we control and what we don't. 

This talk will walk through testing your site End-to-End with playwright. We'll address the highlights, concerns and next steps when you need to test things that may or may not be in your control. It won't solve all your testing problems but it will help you identify when you need to have those awkward conversations early before they're with your users. 

Jay Miller

Awkward End-to-End Testing with Playwright

Inclusive content writing is more than providing atl descriptions for images and video transcripts. It's authoring material that is considerate, respectful, and accessible to a diverse audience, regardless of their background, identity, abilities, and learning styles. Inclusive content writing aims to ensure that everyone can not only engage with but understand the content presented. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how content is perceived by people with various neurological disabilities and how to apply the applicable WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria. This talk will also cover a few best practices for authoring inclusive content to improve the user's experience. We will also dive into the use of modern technology, such as AI, to assist in the writing process. 

Homer Gaines, CPACC

Beyond Alt Descriptions: Authoring Accessible Content

Many discussions around AI & design systems focus reducing effort in design & developer jobs easier, by generating design/code. But let’s go beyond that.

In this presentation, Jina will discuss how AI can improve user experiences by creating personalized and adaptable UIs. They will also address ethical considerations and share examples of how AI could make our design systems more meaningful. And they will share a few things that we should do now to get us there.

This talk is for designers, developers, and anyone interested in AI's impact on design systems.

Jina Anne

Beyond Code Generation: The Future of Design Systems with AI

Embarking on a journey from a Senior Engineer to a Staff Engineer is a significant career transition that demands more than just technical prowess. In this session, we will delve into the nuanced aspects of advancing your career beyond the Senior level, especially when you find yourself seemingly stuck. Drawing from personal experiences, industry insights, and success stories, this talk aims to equip you with practical strategies and a holistic understanding of the skills and mindset required to make the leap to a Staff Engineer role.

Key Topics will include:

1. Self-Reflection and Goal Setting
2. Technical Excellence
3. Leadership and Collaboration
4 .Communication and Influence
5. Mentorship and Continuous Learning

Sagar Das

Beyond the Senior role : A guide for becoming a Staff Engineer

Embark on a captivating journey beyond the confines of traditional screens, where interaction knows no boundaries. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration into the fascinating frontier of design, where technology and imagination converge to redefine user engagement. In this thought-provoking talk, we'll break down barriers between digital and physical realms, transcending two-dimensional interaction. 

Immerse yourself in an exploration of the transformative potential of extended reality (XR) and spatial computing, as we unravel the intricacies of creating interfaces that respond to movements and boundless environments. Explore how spatial computing challenges design norms, offering new opportunities to reshape digital engagement. 

Whether you're a seasoned designer, tech enthusiast, or simply curious, this talk offers a portal to navigate the uncharted waters of immersive design. Together, we'll uncover principles, considerations, and limitless possibilities in designing for immersive experiences. Step boldly into the realm of boundless interaction.

Bre Murray

Breaking Boundaries: Designing Immersive Experiences for Tomorrow

Attaining a leadership role is a proactive journey, not a game of chance. In this interactive session, I'll unveil the strategic steps that propelled my career from a dedicated mid-level developer advocate to an influential leadership position.

You'll gain insights into:

* Designing a career path that reflects your professional ambitions while meeting your organization's goals.
* The art of self-advocacy for career advancement and the tools for making your case effectively.
* The critical shift from a mid-level mindset to a leadership mentality — and why it matters from day one.
* How executive coaching can put you in a more competitive advantage

Expect to leave with a pragmatic blueprint that will not just inspire but equip you with a tactical approach to career progression, positioning you for the leadership role you’re aiming for.

Tessa Mero

Breaking Through the Mid-Level Barrier: Your Guide to Leadership Advancement

Today’s world generates data at unbelievably rapid rates. It is important to leverage data available to better understand the bigger picture. Data scientists and UX researchers often have the same destination but different routes. This talk gives an overview of how Data Science can complement UX research, including quantitative and qualitative methods. It introduces the Data Science pipeline along with describing useful applications for UX research like identifying users to interview, finding different segments of customers and generating data for usability studies. It highlights interesting instances of how the two fields can help each using real-life examples from Spotify, Airbnb, and others.

Grishma Jena

Bridging bytes and behavior with Data Science and UX Research

In my talk, I'll unveil strategies aiding jobseekers in tech role preparation, emphasizing the power of Storytelling in resume crafting, interview readiness, and online platform utilization for job hunting. Storytelling, a potent tool, can encapsulate a candidate's journey, skills, and ambitions, rendering a resume or interview memorable to employers. It also aids in authentic online profiling, creating a narrative that resonates with prospective employers. Through real-time examples and proven methodologies, attendees will learn to intertwine storytelling in their job search, amplifying their potential in the competitive tech job market.





Jermaine L. Murray

Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Tech Job Market for Underrepresented Talent

This interactive session aims to explore and establish strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive tech culture specifically designed to empower Black (BLK) men in the tech industry. In the fast-paced world of technology, creating an environment where BLK men can thrive requires intentional efforts to address unique challenges and capitalize on their diverse perspectives. Participants will engage in discussions, case studies, and collaborative activities to gain insights into the nuances of building a tech culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on the experiences and opportunities for BLK men.

Kham Ward

Khalif Muhammad

Marcus Rountree

Zach Nunn

Building a Tech Culture Where BLK Men Can THRIVE

In this session, we'll dive into the process of creating AI applications using the LangChain framework and Node.js. You'll learn how to effectively integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into your projects, and how to use embeddings to vectorize text-based documents. This embeddings will be stored in a vector database, we will use pgvector, a extension for supporting vectors in PostgreSQL, which is crucial for handling similarity search queries for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.

Julián Duque

Building AI Applications with LangChain and Node.js

Slack is more than just a place to communicate with your coworkers. When you leverage the features of the Slack Platform, Slack transforms into a place where work gets done. Building meaningful automations has never been easier, from no-code tools like Workflow Builder to the reimagined suite of developer experience tooling. In this session, we will explore how to use these features to create a conversational AI Slack app using a Large Language Model and deploy it to Slack managed Infrastructure.

Jeremiah Peoples

Building Conversational AI Apps in Slack

If we follow Atwood’s Law, “Any application that can be written in JavaScript, will eventually be written in JavaScript”. As I started studying cybersecurity in my personal time, I noticed that the tools available to hackers are usually coded in C, C++ or Python but, as a front-end developer, I started wondering… Wouldn’t it be cool to rebuild some of these tools in JavaScript instead?! In this talk, I will explain how I rebuilt a famous tool to hack wireless devices using only Web APIs so you can hack doorbells, garage doors and more right from the browser! 

Charlie Gerard

Building hacking tools in JavaScript

People remember their favorite managers and technical leads not by the technical contributions they made but by the impact they left on their career.

The best engineering leaders are on a perpetual trail of self-improvement and recognize that great leaders build great teams.

I've been working with and mentoring engineers and engineering leaders from companies small and large, and I often see the same trend: a great engineer is promoted to Engineering Manager because they're a great engineer, but they're never given the necessary tools and training to succeed as an EM.

Throughout my 8+ years of experience managing engineers and engineering leaders, I have been honing and teaching my methodology for bringing the human side of management to the forefront to turn good engineers and managers into great leaders. Leadership isn't about your job title; it's about influence, and my proven methodology helps you build the influence you strive to have to make an impact on your organization and in your professional life.

This interactive workshop will teach you how to build influence as an engineering leader by focusing on three key skills:

- Identifying opportunities for growth within your team and working with your team to fill these missing gaps
- Effective communication with your direct reports, peers, and upper management
- Asking for and delivering constructive, actionable feedback

Kelly Vaughn

Building Influence for Engineers & EMs

Web development is on the cusp of a revolution and you need to be a part of it. Users are starting to expect applications to do things that previously required massive engineering efforts. You can harness the power of LLMs and other AI features to build applications that interact with your users in new ways. 

Tired of web applications that feel static? In this action-packed session, Mark will show you how to use AI to transform your applications and reimagine the way you interact with users. Prepare to be inspired and empowered to reimagine the possibilities of your apps.

Mark Techson

Building the Next Generation of Super charged Web Applications Today

In this session, you'll learn about building real, lasting trust within your teams. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or you've been leading teams for years, Ashley is here to guide you. She'll draw on her decade-long experience managing teams to underline the critical role trust plays in a team's success. Expect to leave with actionable advice that will help your team bond, unleash their creative potential, and achieve shared objectives more effectively. Together, we'll explore strategies to foster an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated.

Ashley Willis

Building Trust: The Key to Leading Successful Teams

One of the founding principles of open source was meritocracy. For years, those that still hung onto that core tenet tried to ameliorate its fault by naming it “inclusive” meritocracy. But in reality, through all of its evolutions, the “meritocracy” of open source still remains white, male-dominated, and inaccessible to the vast majority of developers. 

Until now. In this keynote address, Demetris Cheatham, the Chief of Staff to the CEO of GitHub, will ask: Can the convergence of AI and Open Source finally help realize the foundational open source promise of meritocracy? Drawing on her own experience as a woman in tech, an HBCU grad, and an executive at GitHub, the global home for open source developers, Cheatham will propose that AI lowers the barrier to entry for emerging developers; encourages cross-cultural collaboration; and dramatically decreases the human bias that’s long pushed underrepresented engineers out of tech and open source communities. By highlighting early use cases and future opportunities, Cheatham displays the power of AI to transform open source communities, for the better.

Demetris Cheatham

Can AI Finally Help Fulfill the Open Source Promise of Meritocracy?

Green tech, climate tech, renewables, agritech, conservation, and more are the leading frontiers of innovation, having seen tremendous growth and investment over the last decade. As public and private dollars get pumped into this quickly growing sector, technical talent is in high demand across all skills and experiences. This session highlights the talent demand, startups currently recruiting, and how to position yourself for these fast-growing opportunities.  You'll learn about world-class workforce climate research, climate impact investors and companies to know, and key climate tech job sites to help you land your first job in climate. 

Sherrell Dorsey

Careers in Climate: Software Development for a Smarter, Resilient Planet

In this insightful session led by Jara Puype, a student with a keen interest in the intersection of technology and child development, we will embark on a journey through the intricacies of designing digital interfaces specifically tailored for children. This talk is rooted in a blend of technological savvy and developmental psychology, offering a comprehensive understanding of how young users interact with digital environments. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in creating web spaces that are not just visually appealing and intuitive for children, but also conducive to their learning and creative expression.

Delving deeper, the session will cover essential design principles that cater to the cognitive and perceptual abilities of children. We'll analyze case studies that demonstrate successful implementations of these principles in real-world applications. Furthermore, Jara will share practical strategies for developing content that resonates with this unique demographic, ensuring that digital experiences are both engaging and educational.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the nuances of child-friendly web design, including considerations for safety, usability, and age-appropriate content. The talk aims to equip web developers, designers, educators, and anyone interested in creating digital products for children with the tools and knowledge needed to build meaningful and impactful online experiences for young users. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to bridge the gap between technical functionality and the imaginative world of children, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and diverse digital landscape.

Jara Puype

Children and the Digital World: Designing for Young Users

My presentation aims to elucidate designers' crucial role in Open Source Projects. The primary objective is to inspire and motivate designers and individuals within the technology industry to recognise the vast opportunities presented by open-source collaboration. The ultimate goal is to empower those less experienced or unsure about their skill levels to contribute to concrete projects actively. Based on my experiences within the open-source community, I emphasise its profound impact on my design career.

Aishat Muibudeen

Crafting Innovation: The Role of Designers in Open Source Success

Håkon Wium Lie proposed Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) while working with Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1994. Since then, CSS has reached a mature age worth celebrating. In his talk, Håkon will discuss why CSS was invented and how the language evolved to meet the increasing needs of authors and designers. Achieving interoperability between browser implementations was just as important as developing the specifications, and the Acid2 test forced even Microsoft to comply. Finally, you will be challenged to use CSS in some new ways. 

Håkon Wium Lie

CSS @ 30, join the party!

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, and when the React core team unveiled “React Server Components”, a lot of CSS tooling got scrambled. 😅

In this talk, we're going to explore the incompatibility between runtime-based CSS libraries and React Server Components, and see what the next-gen options are looking like. There's *a lot* of exciting stuff happening that you probably haven't heard of!

In the process, we'll also build our intuition of how React Server Components works, and get a glimpse into the future, to see how the ecosystem is evolving as a result.


Josh W. Comeau

CSS in RSC

You should build in “teams” functionality on day 1. Because it's a nightmare to add later. And you almost certainly will need it at some point. But how? Single DB or DB per user? And there are many hidden considerations that you won't know unless you've learned the hard way. In this talk, I share all the hard-won lessons I've learned so you can easily build teams functionality in a way that will scale to every possible use case.                                                                               .

Brandon Bayer

Database modeling for multi-tenant SaaS

In distributed systems, we have to think about different database solutions that fit the different bits of the system. Traditional monolithic databases can become bottlenecks for modern applications, struggling with scalability, real-time data, and the ever-evolving nature of data models.

This talk explores how SurrealDB, a powerful open-source multi model database, can address these challenges. We'll delve into how SurrealDB empowers developers to design and build robust, flexible distributed applications.  We'll explore how its capabilities can solve real-world problems encountered when building distributed systems.

By the end of this talk, you'll gain a fresh perspective on building distributed applications. You'll understand how SurrealDB can help you design systems that are not only scalable and responsive, but also adaptable to ever-changing data needs. This newfound knowledge will equip you to tackle the complexities of modern distributed applications with confidence.

Adora Nwodo

Designing Modern Distributed Applications with SurrealDB

In the face of managing a behemoth of 6000 frontend applications across diverse products, the traditional structure of module federation began showing its limitations. With growing needs for scalability and power, a redesign was imperative.

This talk unravels the journey of transforming module federation by focusing on four core aspects:

Why the Redesign?

- Analysis of the inherent limitations of conventional module federation.
- Insight into the business requirement for handling several thousand applications.

How Did We Redesign?

-Comprehensive walkthrough of the redesign process.
In-depth exploration of the lessons learned that guided the redesign.

What's New and Powerful?

- Overview of enhanced capabilities of module federation.
- Glimpse into powerful new functionalities and out-of-the-box solutions.

What Else is Going On in the Ecosystem?

- Exploration of tools and products that are using or integrating with module federation.
- Insight into how these tools and products enhance the module federation ecosystem, offering new possibilities and synergies.


Discover the thought process, technological decisions, innovative solutions, and the broader ecosystem that have elevated the potential of distributed applications to new heights.

Whether you are involved in large-scale application development, interested in the intricacies of module federation, or just eager to understand how to manage development at an enormous scale, this session has something for you.

Zack Jackson

Distributed Applications With Module Federation

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Henri Helvetica

Down The Wire: Investigating Modern Web Performance Wrongdoings, and Solving UX Bottlenecks.

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In a rapidly evolving tech landscape where the only constant is change, navigating career uncertainty can feel daunting. Whether you’re facing a turbulent job market or grappling with indecision about your career direction, this talk offers a roadmap for embracing uncertainty with confidence. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, we’ll explore practical strategies for thriving amidst ambiguity. From reframing setbacks as opportunities to cultivating adaptability and resilience, attendees will gain actionable tips for steering their careers through uncertainty. Join us to discover how to harness uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and chart a course towards a fulfilling and resilient career journey.

Taylor Poindexter

Embracing the Unknown: Navigating Career Uncertainty With Confidence

Zillowing homes is easy and has become a popular pastime, but navigating the home buying journey is far more challenging. Today, Zillow has evolved from a search and find company to one that’s streamlining the real estate experience and making home a reality for more and more people. Our teams are focused on building “the housing super app”-- an integrated digital real estate experience that makes renting and buying more accessible, more seamless, and more inclusive to customers. Just as we're simplifying the real estate transaction for customers, Zillow is also fostering a culture where our people can connect, innovate, and collaborate seamlessly from anywhere.

This session dives into how Zillow’s culture of innovation and inclusion is an intentional part of the company’s business strategy, as the strategic enabler to every accomplishment. With core values like “Better Together” and “Thing Big, Move Fast”, Zillow’s culture is how we stay ahead of the curve, constantly push boundaries and unlock new possibilities in real estate through innovative solutions and advanced technologies.
Hear from Zillow leaders from across the company, including Zillow's Chief Technology Officer, David Beitel, to learn how you can lean in and be part of a culture of innovation that empowers teams to take big swings.

Mark Patience

Ralph McNeal

Beverly Jackson

David Beitel

Empowering Innovation: How a “Better Together” Culture Drives Strategic Success

In the swiftly evolving global technology marketplace, platforms and products emerge and vanish daily. The enduring constant is the necessity and gap they aim to fill. Technology not only enables us to accomplish numerous tasks for personal and business goals today, but it also propels innovation and collaboration to deliver exceptional products. However, teams are often impeded by the tools and frameworks they employ, akin to a doctor engrossed in his computer during your annual checkup.

Discover leading frameworks, behaviors, and techniques that foster effective collaboration among teams to create products cherished by the industry. Additionally, become aware of the key behaviors and early warning signs to watch for, enabling you to pivot before ingraining detrimental habits in your team's ways of working (culture).

Aakash Singhal

Engineering Leadership Culture for High-Performing Teams

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. Today’s technological landscape is marked by rapid advancements, from awe-inspiring artificial intelligence to captivating 3D graphics and highly advanced simulations. At the heart of these innovations lies the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) – the workhorse driving modern computation. 

Spanning a wide array of platforms – from palm-sized mobile devices to vast data centers – GPUs have become a solid foundation for innovation, enabling technology that truly feels like magic. But there are no arcane spellweavers inhabiting our computational devices. Only cleverly authored bits and bytes running on specialized architecture. 

However, while GPUs are everywhere, fully leveraging their capabilities remains a complex puzzle for many developers. Navigating the vendor-specific API landscape and mastering parallel programming is a daunting task. Nevertheless, with the advent of the upcoming WebGPU API bringing high-performance computing to the web, and the success of modern APIs such as Vulkan and CUDA, the era of computationally demanding products is already upon us. Making it the perfect time to learn the fundamentals of GPU programming. 

Learning objectives:
- Learn the fundamentals of parallel programming and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- Understand the general architecture of modern GPUs.
- Understand the role of Vulkan as a modern GPU API
- Understand the role of WebGPU as a low-level API that exposes modern GPU APIs directly to the browser.
- Learn how to set up, optimize, and initiate GPU computations in WebGPU.

By the end of this talk, attendees will have a foundational understanding of GPU architectures, the role of WebGPU and Vulkan, and the basics of writing GPU-accelerated code. Join the quest to unravel the potential of GPUs – no magic wand required.


Adam Gaidi

From Magic to Mechanics: Demystifying GPU Programming

What if powerful LLMs could render React components? What would the future of user interfaces look like?

React Server Components and streaming server-rendering are the perfect technology to enable Generative UI. This talk will explain how it works, the type of product experiences companies are creating, and how you can get started with the latest AI tools.

Lee Robinson is the VP of Product at Vercel, a frontend cloud platform, is the creator and maintainers of Next.js.

Learn more about Lee, Next.js, and Vercel:
◆ Lee: https://leerob.io
◆ Next.js: http://nextjs.org
◆ Vercel: https://vercel.com

Lee Robinson

Generative UI with React Server Components

If you write code, you should review code. 
That's it. 
That's the talk. 

There are quite a few "reasons" why developers at various levels find themselves code-review averse: impostor syndrome, time constraints, and area of expertise are a few I've heard. For code owners and project leads, it's a constant battle.

But it shouldn't be! It doesn't have to be! 

Let's discuss the benefits of reviewing code, what it is, what it isn't, and how to make it more than the blind rubber stamp approvals we've grown used to. I'll show you my process and things that have helped me cultivate totally awesome code reviewers!

Rhia Dixon

Getting Good (or Better) at Code Reviews

There is more to tech than your HR title and in this session Kelsey will examine what happens when the whole person is allowed to show up, and how they can help shape the industry, and not just work in it. 

Kelsey will reflect over his 25 year career, from being introduced to technology at Lovejoy High School, to retiring from Google as a distinguished engineer. There is a lot that happens in-between from starting a family to learning how to live debt free so you can invest in the important things.

Kelsey Hightower

Grand Closing

How much JavaScript is on your website? Do you know what it does? No really, have you looked at the code and seen what it does? No, you haven't.

JavaScript controls the client side environment, and we can use it to compromise users, consume resources, and steal data. Yet many websites continue to add scripts without review, audit, or thought.

Let’s explore what JavaScript can do to a browser, the vectors that JavaScript can get added to websites, and how we can defend against JavaScript attacks.

Todd Gardner

Hostile JavaScript: Attacking and Defending the Browser

Generative AI is revolutionizing the way we work and create, rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for professionals across industries and disciplines. In a recent survey conducted by Microsoft, an overwhelming majority of professionals said generative AI has helped them become more productive and improved the quality of their work.

In this session, you will learn how to leverage AI to supercharge your productivity and unleash your creativity. Additionally, we will explore a range of applications and products powered by generative AI, demonstrating their potential to assist you in achieving your professional and personal ambitions. Whether you are a developer or a creator, beginner or advanced user, this session promises to deepen your understanding of generative AI. By attending, you can expect to gain practical skills that can be immediately applied to your professional and personal pursuits.

Anthony Kerr

How Generative AI is Changing the Game for Productivity and Creativity

In recent years, we've seen the prevalence of delivery apps that are ready and willing to bring whatever you need right to your doorstep - whether that be food, groceries, or even alcohol. 

However, in the case of the latter, verifying one's age for alcohol purchases poses an interesting challenge. Traditional methods, like presenting a physical ID, are not feasible for online transactions. And sharing complete personal details like date of birth online can compromise privacy.

Fortunately, Angie Jones was able to use her mobile driver’s license application to share a special JSON Web Token (JWT), known as a Verifiable Credential (VC), to digitally prove to both the vendor and the delivery company that she is of legal drinking age. 

Adhering to W3C open standards, VCs offer a streamlined, privacy-centric method to digitally verify just about any qualification including identity,  employment, education, residency, and so much more! 

Join Angie Jones for a practical demonstration of creating and sharing tamper-resistant digital credentials in the form of JWTs. Learn how these credentials not only enhance efficiency but also uphold privacy in online transactions.

Angie Jones

How I Bought Booze with a JSON Web Token

"Does GitHub Copilot stunt learning, and why doesn't it always produce relevant suggestions?" These concerns echo the anxiety surrounding using AI to code, often rooted in the steep learning curve associated with adopting new technology.

But what if I told you that you might be using GitHub Copilot wrong?

Through 2000s nostalgia and interactive storytelling, I will provide attendees with a practical framework for effectively using GitHub Copilot, so you can write code that elevates your career and learn new programming languages. Audience members will leave with strategies for using AI pair programming tools as mentors rather than crutches.

Rizèl Scarlett

How NOT to Use GitHub Copilot: The Time Traveler's Playbook for Coding with AI

Becoming an exceptional and confident engineer goes beyond mastering algorithms, writing flawless tests, or knowing every quirk of your programming language. These technical skills, while essential, often only address the surface of what it truly takes to build confidence in your engineering skills. This talk will introduce a transformative framework designed to target the root causes in your insecurities and imposter syndrome. We'll explore how shifting mindsets, embracing practical experiences, and cultivating a culture of desiring difficulties can forge not just competent, but truly confident engineers. 

Christian Nwamba

How to become a confident engineer

Like fashion, web design is constantly evolving, changing, and repeating. In this talk, we’ll break down the design systems used to create unique brand identities on the web and cover modern methods teams are using to make their websites stand out. We will go beyond theory by building real React components that blend design, functionality, and performance. We’ll also show you best practices for implementing custom design systems for websites, highlighting key differences from application design systems.

Alan Pledger

How to make your website a vibe

Nowadays, there are many attack vectors an adversary can employ to either break into the system or impact its operations. Oftentimes a successful attack is a clever combination of smaller vectors, which on their own do not seem very important or dangerous. That’s why to efficiently mitigate modern Internet threats the system should be built with the “defense in depth” in mind.

In this presentation we will discuss the various approaches and technical solutions Cloudflare implemented to protect infrastructure and services from the biggest Internet threats. We will review a layered approach to security starting from the Internet itself, then data center networking, server and operating systems layers, application and service layers. We will see how the Internet today has become the global “security perimeter” and how to protect modern cloud workloads and corporate services.

Ignat Korchagin

How to protect yourself from the biggest Internet threats

Did you know that about 15% of the population is considered neurodivergent?  This difference in the way your users learn and retain information, socialize, and communicate can make web apps difficult to use if they are not taken into consideration.

When developing the front end of an application, it’s important to consider how transitions like those scrolling animations and image carousels can overwhelm an Autistic user or that the moving background is too distracting to a user with ADHD.

 This talk will discuss the topic of accessibility as it applies to individuals with various neurodivergent and/or cognitive abilities.  There will be examples of certain application’s features that may not work best for these individuals, due to the adverse effects.  Next, we will discuss various alternatives and techniques that may be more appropriate for these users. These techniques and practices will be at the suggestion of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), to pursue accessibility standards across the web. These techniques are considerate to conditions that affect those users, but ultimately provide a benefit and great digital experience to all.




Amera White

Inclusive UI for Neurodivergent Users

In today's fast-paced tech landscape, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) is paramount for fostering innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. This speaker session, tailored for AI & Machine Learning Experts, Software Developers & Architects, UI/UX Designers, Cybersecurity Experts, Tech Decision Makers, DevOps Engineers, QA Engineers, and Product Owners, will delve into the intricate realm of trademarks, patents, and copyright within the tech industry.

Attendees will gain invaluable insights into effective trademark strategies and the establishment of a robust brand identity in the ever-evolving tech sphere. Furthermore, the session will offer practical approaches and expert guidance on securing patents in the dynamic landscape of AI and Machine Learning, empowering participants to protect their groundbreaking innovations effectively.

The session will also focus on the significance of integrating copyright safeguards into the software development lifecycle, emphasizing best practices for preserving the integrity of code, content, and user interfaces while adhering to evolving copyright laws.

Join us for an engaging discussion where Reginald Matthews ( Legal at Centegix), will be in conversation with Michael Binns, Associate General Counsel and Head of Patents at META. Together, we aim to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the complex world of intellectual property protection, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth within the technology and digital advancement space.

Reginald Matthews

Micheal Binns

Innovate & Protect: Intellectual Property Insights for Tech Engineers

The JamStack architecture has revolutionized web development by introducing a new way to build and deliver websites. In this talk, we will walk through the initial idea behind JamStack, how and when it manifested, and where the internet was at the time of its creation in 2016. The first section of the talk will cover the architecture of JamStack, including its key principles and benefits. We will also discuss the early open-source projects and companies that were building the JamStack tool kit. Once the audience has a baseline understanding of JamStack, we will move on to discussing where we are today with JamStack architecture. We will explore how the principles of JamStack have remained the same, even as modern frameworks such as Next, Astro, and Remix have pushed the envelope on what was initially a static website development approach. JamStack's embrace of dynamic responses for responsive websites empowers developers to create engaging user experiences. With the advent of AI-driven development, future-proofing your webstack is even more critical.

Dana Lawson

JAMSTACK 2024 and Beyond

Your users love interacting with your Remix application because of the rich experience.  Even without a strong internet connection,  the pages of your client-side or server-side rendered app seem to load instantaneously.  Users immediately see and can interact with the parts of the app they’re most interested in.  But how is this possible? The power of Remix.

In this talk, we’ll discuss how Remix uses data fetching and provides rendering optimizations out of the box, giving developers the power to create exceptional user experiences. We’ll also discover the features and tooling that provide a wonderful developer experience!

Shaundai Person

Lag? What Lag?! How Remix Makes Your App Feel Faster than the Internet

Large Language Models (LLMs) have exploded over the last year as one of the most discussed world changing movements in recent history. But how do they work? And how do we choose the right models to build with?

Journey through AI with me as we explore how LLMs work, how to choose the right model to build with and how to get started building with them. We'll dive into code to build our own AI-powered LLM app with Langchain, OPENAI and GitHub Copilot, LIVE.

You'll walk away knowing how to make AI a more useful tool in your development toolkit!

Kedasha Kerr

Langchain, OpenAI, LLMs, oh my! Finding your way home through AI

This chat with Doyin Sobowale, a Senior Director at Zillow, and (moderator - to be determined),  will discuss insights on leadership, culture, and innovation in the tech industry. Drawing from his experience overseeing operations in Zillow's Rentals organization, Doyin will highlight how effective leadership fosters inclusivity, drives innovation, and fuels business growth.

As an executive sponsor for Billow, Zillow's employee resource group for Black employees and allies, Doyin will share perspectives of the importance of driving diversity and equity, in the tech industry, and the value of creating a more inclusive workplace culture. Additionally, Doyin will explore the power and strength in being your authentic self at work. Attendees can expect  actionable insights and strategies for driving leadership, culture, and innovation within their own organizations.

Doyin Sobowale

Leading with Purpose: Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Innovation in Tech

The economy is terrible, layoffs are everywhere, and interviewing is hard. Job searching is exhausting and stressful, so how do you overcome all of that? All you need is a plan!

Whether it’s overcoming nerves or learning to communicate your technical experience more effectively, we all have our struggles. What you can’t do is let them hold you back! In this talk, learn how to leverage the three C’s (Connections, Communication, and Confidence) to gain a competitive advantage during your interviews. By embracing this strategy, you’ll be prepared to crush your next interview and get that offer!

James Q Quick

Maximizing Your Potential in Tech Interviews: The Three Cs to Success

This session will provide a basic overview of serverless environments as well as identifying the pros and cons that come with a serverless infrastructure. Having a good observability strategy is critical for running applications in production, particularly in a microservices architecture. 

We will be answering the question of how you can ensure that you’re getting the right data from your systems without compromising size and performance.

I'll be sharing best practices when using a serverless environment, such as function design, cold starts, dependency management, error handling and anything else I can try to squeeze in =)

I'll introduce the topic of providing full visibility into all of the managed services in a serverless environment and what that looks like in a service such Datadogs


Dolly Desir

Observability in a Serverless environment

In this hands-on talk where we'll explore React's useMemo and useCallback hooks together. As a React Developer at Slack, I'm excited to share insights from my journey, including experiences at Slack as a Front End Developer. These hooks have become invaluable in my work, allowing me to optimize app performance by minimizing re-renders and computations. We'll break down their usage and show practical examples to make it easy to understand. By the end, you'll feel confident using these hooks to boost your React apps' efficiency.
















































































































































Shruti Kapoor

Optimizing performance of React apps using useMemo and useContext

As we go to more of a digital society with api ,cool frontends  and etc.  We need to talk about security.   The Open Worldwide Application Security Project is an online community that produces freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security.   The OWSAP Groups produces two lists

OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks 
WASP Top 10 for Web Application

In this talk we go over the above lists.   I will give you strategies on how to defend agist the treats identified and how to find them.  It is my hope after this talk you will have a better understanding of the threats and how to write better code to defend against them.  



Malcolm Player

OWSAP Top Ten and How to Defend against them

Short description

Thanks to web browsers, JavaScript is everywhere, even on Apple's not (yet) released extended reality headset. But wouldn’t it be more fun to run JS natively, without the browser, with unlimited access to this new platform capabilities of spatial computing? Yes it would! And thanks to React Native it turned out easier than I thought (yet still very challenging). And with this talk I want to share my journey and ideas for the future.


Long description

I want to take the audience through a journey of adding a new platform, such as Apple’s visionOS, to React Native – where to start, and how to help yourself progressing through layers of tooling and complexity and release for other developers to use. React Native being an amazing piece of engineering, is a complex, 8-years-in-the-making project that builds on a variety of OSS tooling, including Hermes JS engine, Cocoapods, but also its own C++ code generation, new architecture, and much more. I will also discuss how we enhance React Native itself by introducing modern APIs, adding multi-screen support to iPadOS and macOS Catalyst apps, fixing bugs, and making it way easier for other new platforms to integrate seamlessly. I will also discuss how we implemented visionOS specific APIs like: `ImmersiveScenes`, `3DModel` and how you can use 3D rendering to enhance your user's experience. And how we plan to go beyond Apple Vision Pro.



Oskar Kwaśniewski

React Native ❤️ Apple Vision Pro: Your App in the New Dimension

Web layout is one of the most important aspects of web development, as it determines how the content is presented and perceived by the users. However, web layout is not a one-size-fits-all solution, as different languages and writing modes have different text directions and layout conventions. Using traditional CSS properties can lead to layout issues when the text direction changes.
To solve this problem, we can use CSS logical properties. In this presentation, we will learn how they work, how they differ from traditional CSS properties, and why they are important. We will also see some practical examples that you can use in your next project. 

Rose Akoth

Reimagining web layout for accessible multilingual content

With the recent release of Remix SPA mode, migrating your React Router applications to Remix has never been easier. In this talk, we will define some use cases for both Client-Side Rendering and Server-Side Rendering and explain how Remix's opt-in model to build features allows you to own your architectural decisions fully. We will also discuss how you can gradually migrate a purely Client-Side Rendered React Router application to a Progressively Enhanced Server-Side Rendered application and all the benefits of migrating to Remix for the user experience and developer experience.

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