Talks 🥳

Kicking off a hands-on workshop focused on building predictable React applications. This introduction sets the stage for exploring patterns and practices that reduce surprises in your codebase—covering state management strategies, component design principles, and architectural decisions that lead to maintainable, testable React apps.

An honest conversation about careers in software development and testing. This talk breaks down the different roles in tech—from frontend and backend developers to QA engineers—explains the software development lifecycle, and shares practical advice for newcomers looking to break into the industry or level up their skills.

Discover why Cypress has become the go-to end-to-end testing framework for modern web applications. In this lightning talk, I cover the key features that set Cypress apart—real-time reloading, automatic waiting, time-travel debugging, and an intuitive API—along with a live demo showcasing how quickly you can write reliable tests. Note: My presentation starts at 32’.

Bridging the gap between responsive layouts and touch interactions. This talk tackles the unique challenges of touch devices—from handling touch events and gestures to optimizing tap targets and avoiding hover-state pitfalls. Includes practical solutions, JavaScript touch frameworks, and mobile UX patterns that enhance the experience on phones and tablets.

A hands-on guide to implementing responsive web design in real projects. This talk explores practical workflows for going mobile-first, essential tools for testing across devices, CSS media query strategies, and battle-tested tips for delivering fluid, adaptive experiences without overcomplicating your codebase.

A practical approach to responsive web design that cuts through the hype. This talk covers real-world workflows, device testing strategies, flexible grid systems, and actionable tips for building websites that work beautifully across screens of all sizes—without sacrificing maintainability or performance.

A practical deep-dive into lesser-known Drupal techniques that can dramatically improve your development workflow. This talk covers module recommendations, theming, performance optimizations, and real-world solutions to common challenges faced when building and maintaining Drupal sites.