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Coven of Wisdom Kotlin Night 2024 1
In this Talk, Mehmet Akif Tütüncü will show you the cool things you can do with Kotlin's delegated properties ...
Urs Peter: Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it?
Urs Peter about Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it? With statistics painting a clear picture of its consistent growth, Kotlin is ...
Coven of Wisdom - EHV - CSS Edition
Grab your web scuba gear, 'cause none other than Brecht de Ruyte and Hidde de Vries will take us down to the depths of CSS ...
Going native with Spring Boot 3 | Coven of Wisdom
Joris Kuipers, CTO, hands-on architect, and long-time Spring trainer, presented one of the main new features provided with the ...
Improved Developer Experience with Java 21 | Coven of Wisdom
Akif unveiled the newest functionalities in Java 21. Akif will in this presentation focus on three groundbreaking upgrades: - String ...
Coven of Wisdom - EHV - AI Edition
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Introduction to Astro | Coven of Wisdom
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Introduction to SolidJS | Coven of Wisdom
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Introduction to React Server Components | Coven of Wisdom
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Coven of Wisdom - Herentals - Winter `24 edition
Worstelen jij en je team met automated testing en performance? Kom naar onze meetup waar ervaren sprekers hun inzichten en ervaringen delen over het bouwen van robuuste en efficiënte applicaties. Schrijf je in voor een avond vol kennis, heerlijk eten en een mix van creativiteit en technologie! 🚀 18:00 – 🚪 Deuren open 18:15 – 🍕 Food & drinks 19:00 – 📢 Talk 1 20:00 – 🍹 Kleine pauze 20:15 – 📢 Talk 2 21:00 – 🙋♀️ Drinks 22:00 – 🍻 Tot de volgende keer? Tijdens deze meetup gaan we dieper in op automated testing en performance. Onze sprekers delen heel wat praktische inzichten en ervaringen. Ze vertellen je hoe je effectieve geautomatiseerde tests kunt schrijven en onderhouden, en hoe je de prestaties van je applicatie kunt optimaliseren. Houd onze updates in de gaten voor meer informatie over de sprekers en hun specifieke onderwerpen. Over iO Wij zijn iO: een groeiend team van experts die end-to-end-diensten aanbieden voor communicatie en digitale transformatie. We denken groot en werken lokaal. Aan strategie, creatie, content, marketing en technologie. In nauwe samenwerking met onze klanten om hun merken te versterken, hun digitale systemen te verbeteren en hun toekomstbestendige groei veilig te stellen. We helpen klanten niet alleen hun zakelijke doelen te bereiken. Samen verkennen en benutten we de eindeloze mogelijkheden die markten in constante verandering bieden. De springplank voor die visie is talent. Onze campus is onze broedplaats voor innovatie, die een omgeving creëert die talent de ruimte en stimulans geeft die het nodig heeft om te ontkiemen, te ontwikkelen en te floreren. Want werken aan de infinite opportunities van morgen, dat doen we vandaag.
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Go to page for Coven of Wisdom - Herentals - Winter `24 editionMastering Event-Driven Design
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED Are you and your team struggling with event-driven microservices? Join us for a meetup with Mehmet Akif Tütüncü, a senior software engineer, who has given multiple great talks so far and Allard Buijze founder of CTO and founder of AxonIQ, who built the fundaments of the Axon Framework. RSVP for an evening of learning, delicious food, and the fusion of creativity and tech! 🚀 18:00 – 🚪 Doors open to the public 18:15 – 🍕 Let’s eat 19:00 – 📢 Getting Your Axe On Event Sourcing with Axon Framework 20:00 – 🍹 Small break 20:15 – 📢 Event-Driven Microservices - Beyond the Fairy Tale 21:00 – 🙋♀️ drinks 22:00 – 🍻 See you next time? Details: Getting Your Axe On - Event Sourcing with Axon Framework In this presentation, we will explore the basics of event-driven architecture using Axon Framework. We'll start by explaining key concepts such as Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS), and how they can improve the scalability and maintainability of modern applications. You will learn what Axon Framework is, how it simplifies implementing these patterns, and see hands-on examples of setting up a project with Axon Framework and Spring Boot. Whether you are new to these concepts or looking to understand them more, this session will provide practical insights and tools to help you build resilient and efficient applications. Event-Driven Microservices - Beyond the Fairy Tale Our applications need to be faster, better, bigger, smarter, and more enjoyable to meet our demanding end-users needs. In recent years, the way we build, run, and operate our software has changed significantly. We use scalable platforms to deploy and manage our applications. Instead of big monolithic deployment applications, we now deploy small, functionally consistent components as microservices. Problem. Solved. Right? Unfortunately, for most of us, microservices, and especially their event-driven variants, do not deliver on the beautiful, fairy-tale-like promises that surround them.In this session, Allard will share a different take on microservices. We will see that not much has changed in how we build software, which is why so many “microservices projects” fail nowadays. What lessons can we learn from concepts like DDD, CQRS, and Event Sourcing to help manage the complexity of our systems? He will also show how message-driven communication allows us to focus on finding the boundaries of functionally cohesive components, which we can evolve into microservices should the need arise.
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Go to page for Mastering Event-Driven DesignThe Leadership Meetup
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED What distinguishes a software developer from a software team lead? As a team leader, you are responsible for people, their performance, and motivation. Your output is the output of your team. Whether you are a front-end or back-end developer, or any other discipline that wants to grow into the role of a tech lead, RSVP for an evening of learning, delicious food, and the fusion of leadership and tech! 🚀 18:00 – 🚪 Doors open to the public 18:15 – 🍕 Let’s eat 19:00 – 📢 First round of Talks 19:45 – 🍹 Small break 20:00 – 📢 Second round of Talks 20:45 – 🙋♀️ drinks 21:00 – 🍻 See you next time? First Round of Talks: Pixel Perfect and Perfectly Insane: About That Time My Brain Just Switched Off Remy Parzinski, Design System Lead at Logius Learn from Remy how you can care for yourself because we all need to. Second Round of Talks: Becoming a LeadDev at your client; How to Fail at Large (or How to Do Slightly Better) Arno Koehler Engineering Manager @ iO What are the things that will help you become a lead engineer? Building Team Culture (Tales of trust and positivity) Michel Blankenstein Engineering Manager @ iO & Head of Technology @ Zorggenoot How do you create a culture at your company or team? RSVP now to secure your spot, and let's explore the fascinating world of design systems together!
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Go to page for The Leadership MeetupCoven of Wisdom - Herentals - Spring `24 edition
Join us for an exciting web technology meetup where you’ll get a chance to gain valuable insights and knowledge about the latest trends in the field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with fellow developers, and discover new and exciting possibilities. And the best part? Food and drinks are on us! Johan Vervloet - Event sourced wiezen; an introduction to Event Sourcing and CQRS Join me on a journey into the world of CQRS and Event Sourcing! Together we will unravel the misteries behind these powerful concepts, by exploring a real-life application: a score app for the 'Wiezen' card game.Using examples straight from the card table, we will delve into the depths of event sourcing and CQRS, comparing them to more traditional approaches that rely on an ORM.We will uncover the signs in your own database that indicate where event sourcing can bring added value. I will also provide you with some tips and pointers, should you decide to embark on your own event sourcing adventure. Filip Van Reeth - WordPress API; "Are you talking to me?" What if the WordPress API could be one of your best friends? What kind of light-hearted or profound requests would it share with you? In this talk, I would like to introduce you to it and ensure that you become best friends so that together you can have many more pleasant conversations (calls). Wanna be friends? Please note that the event or talks will be conducted in Dutch. Want to give a talk? Send us your proposal at meetup.herentals@iodigital.com 18:00 - 19:00: Food/Drinks/Networking 19:00 - 21:00: Talks 21:00 - 22:00: Networking Thursday 30th of May, 18h00 - 22h00 CET iO Campus Herentals, Zavelheide 15, Herentals
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Go to page for Coven of Wisdom - Herentals - Spring `24 editionThe Vue-niverse meetup
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED NOTE: We are INSIDE Hoog Catharijne shopping center, at the door it reads: "De Utrecht" Dive into the Dynamic World of Vue.js at Our Meetup! Immerse yourself in enlightening discussions with Vue.js luminaries, featuring talks by industry experts: Anthony Fu: Creator of Vitest, Slidev, and others Matias Capeletto (patak): Vite Core Team Member Daniel Roe: Lead Nuxt Core Team There will be a Panel Q&A where you will have the opportunity to ask them everything you want to know about Vue or their journeys. Program 17:45 – 🚪Doors open to the public 17:50 – 🍕 Let’s eat 18:30 – 📢 Writing Malleable (User First) Apps: Live Coding an app that is Recoded by Users with AI at Runtime 19:10 – 🍹 Small break 19:15 – 📢 Anthony’s Road to Open Source: The Progressive Path 19:55 – 🍹 Small break 20:00 – 📢 Vite: Stories of collaboration 20:40 – 🙋♀️ Panel Q&A 21:10 – 🍻 Drinks 22:30 – 👋 See you next time? Be a part of the Vue.js community, elevate your skills, and enjoy a delightful dinner with pizza! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, share, and connect with the best in the Vue-niverse. RSVP now to secure your spot, and let’s explore the fascinating world of Vue with the best gurus and delicious food! 🚀 First time at our campus? Check the pictures for a route instruction.
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Go to page for The Vue-niverse meetupCoven of Wisdom - HER - February `24 edition
Join us for an exciting front-end technology meetup where you’ll get a chance to gain valuable insights and knowledge about the latest trends in the field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with fellow developers, and discover new and exciting possibilities. And the best part? Food and drinks are on us! Brecht De Ruyte - The future of UI is "open" When dealing with more advanced UI elements there are a lot of things that go wrong. They impact performance, accessibility and have the tendency to create frustrations along the way. In this talk, I will be introducing you to the W3C community around Open UI, while also taking a little detour with the Anchoring API. By combining these future specs we'll take a peek at the future of styling custom UI by only using HTML and CSS, giving you less frustration, performance boosts and basic accessibility out of the box. As a bonus, we'll also have a little look at selectlist and exclusive accordions. Tim Dujardin - Why semantics matter Are you developing forms without labels? Is the < div > element your go-to element to provide 'structure' in your website or web application? Do you make use of < a href="#" > to create actionable elements? In this talk, I will guide you through accessible design, development and testing by exposing common misconceptions and how to handle them correctly in the future. The goal is to create awareness on how impactful our design and development decisions can be on the target audience. Want to give a talk? Send us your proposal at meetup.herentals@iodigital.com 18:00 - 19:00: Food/Drinks/Networking 19:00 - 21:00: Talks Thursday 8th of February, 18h00 - 21h00 CET iO Campus Herentals, Zavelheide 15, Herentals
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Go to page for Coven of Wisdom - HER - February `24 editionKadena Unleashed: A Beginner's Journey into Next-Generation Blockchain Tech.
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED Dive into the world of Kadena, a groundbreaking blockchain platform, in this enlightening meetup designed for newcomers. Explore the essentials of Kadena's unique technology, including its scalable layer-1 blockchain, the Pact smart contract language, and its revolutionary approach to solving the blockchain trilemma. Whether you're a budding developer, a crypto enthusiast, or just blockchain-curious, this meetup will equip you with a solid foundation in Kadena and inspire you to engage with its innovative ecosystem. 18:00 – 🚪 Doors open to the public 18:15 – 🍕 Let’s eat 19:00 – 📢 Introduction and First Talk 20:00 – 🍹 Small break 20:15 – 📢 Second Talk 21:00 – 🍻 drinks Introduction and First Talk Randy Daal: Introducing Kadena in 10 minutes. Andy Tang: Breaking Chains: “Passwordless Innovation for Blockchain Security and User Experience?” Join us as we explore the future of user authentication with passwordless innovation on the blockchain. Discover how this groundbreaking approach combines enhanced security and user-friendly experiences. Witness a captivating demo showcasing seamless authentication without the need for passwords. Embrace the power of blockchain to revolutionize the way we protect and authenticate sensitive information. Second Talk Salama Ashoush: "Building Your First DApp: A Practical Guide to Pact and KadenaJS" This talk is crafted for aspiring developers and blockchain enthusiasts eager to learn about DApp creation. Gain valuable insights into the fundamentals of Pact, Kadena's smart contract language, and discover how KadenaJS simplifies interacting with the Kadena blockchain. From conceptualizing your DApp idea to coding and deployment, this talk provides a step-by-step guide to bring your blockchain vision to life in the thriving Kadena ecosystem.
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Go to page for Kadena Unleashed: A Beginner's Journey into Next-Generation Blockchain Tech.Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it?
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED Join us for a Kotlin-focused meetup featuring two expert talks. Urs Peter, JetBrains certified Kotlin trainer, will discuss the transition from Java to Kotlin, presenting its perks and pitfalls in his talk “Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it?” Following Urs, Mehmet Akif Tütüncü, a senior software engineer, will explore the power of Kotlin’s unique feature - properties, in his talk “Discovering Kotlin’s Magic: The Power of Properties”. Whether you’re a Kotlin developer or a Java enthusiast, this meetup promises to be a wealth of knowledge and practical insights. RSVP for an evening of learning, delicious food, and the fusion of creativity and tech! 🚀 18:00 – 🚪 Doors open to the public 18:15 – 🍕 Let’s eat 19:00 – 📢 Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it? 20:00 – 🍹 Small break 20:15 – 📢 Discovering Kotlin's Magic: The Power of Properties 21:00 – 🙋♀️ drinks 22:00 – 🍻 See you next time? The first talk by Urs Peter: Title: Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it? Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, mostly involving Kotlin, Scala and Java. Besides his job as a consultant, he is also a passionate trainer and author of a great variety of courses ranging from language courses for Kotlin and Scala to architectural training such as Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture. As a people person by nature, he loves to share knowledge and inspire and get inspired by peers on meetups and conferences. Urs is a JetBrains certified Kotlin trainer. Abstract: With statistics painting a clear picture of its consistent growth, Kotlin is the rising star on the JVM. But, is it as bright as proclaimed? This talk will explore the journey you embark on when moving from Java to Kotlin. With many code samples, statistics, anecdotes, and a great deal of real-world experience, light will be shed on questions like "What are the benefits and drawbacks?’" and "How did we approach it?" Most importantly, we'll tackle the overarching question: "Is it genuinely worth it, and why?" By the end of this session, you'll have gained a solid understanding of the differences between modern Java and Kotlin, including the latest features like Virtual Threads. You'll know what to anticipate and gain when embracing Kotlin, including the required efforts and ingredients for a smooth transition. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be well-equipped to assess whether Kotlin is indeed worth the try. (edited) The second talk by Mehmet Akif Tütüncü Title: Discovering Kotlin's Magic: The Power of Properties Akif is a speaker at conferences and a senior software engineer focused mainly on the backend with more than 10 years of professional experience in software development. He has conducted consulting, and training and worked with companies worldwide such as Shazam, Socrata, Beam/MAF, sahibinden, Numbrs, Scalac and Conduktor. Akif is proficient in Scala, Java, and Kotlin, using both object-oriented and functional programming. He has skills in CI/CD, testing, databases, cloud applications, and microservices and is a fan of open-source software. Abstract: Let's dive into Kotlin's cool feature called properties! In this talk, we'll check out how properties in Kotlin make coding easier and more fun, especially when compared to Java. We'll break down the idea of property delegation, showing how it helps simplify code and keep things neat. Plus, get ready for a hands-on example that proves how this delegation thing can solve real-world problems. Whether you're a Kotlin whiz or a fan of Java, this talk is all about making sense of the magic in Kotlin's properties.
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Go to page for Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it?Design Systems || A multidisciplinary meetup
PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD WE WILL NEED Explore the wonderful world of Design Systems at our event! Engage in talks on the evolution of Design Systems, inventive color accessibility, Figma component tracking, and how to make your stakeholders love your Design System. Whether you are a developer, designer or any other discipline needed for a Design System, RSVP for an evening of learning, delicious food, and the fusion of creativity and tech! 🚀 18:00 – 🚪 Doors open to the public 18:15 – 🍕 Let’s eat 19:00 – 📢 First round of Talks 19:45 – 🍹 Small break 20:00 – 📢 Second round of Talks 20:45 – 🙋♀️ drinks 21:00 – 🍻 See you next time? First Round of Talks: The Evolution of Design Systems - Remy Parzinski, Design System Lead at Logius Design Systems didn't appear out of thin air. I'll take you on a journey from NYC's Times Square to Design Systems using LEGOs. Color me surprised! - Robbert Broersma, Design System Lead at NL Design System Did you know some people see your website completely in their own color scheme? Using a media query for forced-colors and some CSS custom properties, your website will become accessible in interesting new ways. Do you mean select or a dropdown? - Tanja van der Heide, User Experience Designer at iO Amsterdam Common understanding is about more than words. Let's dive into the collaboration between design and development and how we can climb out of pitfalls together. Second Round of Talks: Figma API Fun: Lessons Learned in Taming Icon Libraries and Tracking Component Detachments - Thomas Berghaus-Dobber, Design System Engineer (formerly at Adyen) In my time at Adyen, I actively contributed to projects that extensively utilized the Figma API. These projects were focused on automating the syncing and distribution of icon libraries, and tracking component (mis)usage across the organization. Join me in this talk as I share my learnings and delve into some of the details of their implementation. Stay in love with Poncho - Erwin Schaapman, Product Owner Poncho Design System at ANWB In a corporate organization like ANWB a team that is responsible for its design system faces a variety of challenges. Let's take a tour and meet these challenges and see what we do to make our stakeholders keep loving Poncho the Design System. RSVP now to secure your spot, and let's explore the fascinating world of design systems together!
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