DevFest 2023 St. Louis

Name: DevFest 2023 St. Louis
Start: 2023-12-09T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-12-09T18:30:00-06:00

SLU Center For Global Citizenship, 3672 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, 63108

Join GDG St. Louis at DevFeSTL 2023 for an exciting day of tech talks and networking. Schedule and speaker details coming soon. Connect and grow with our tech community!

Dec 9, 2023, 4:00 PM – Dec 10, 2023, 12:30 AM

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About this event

Join Us at DevFest 2023 St. Louis: Where Ideas Intersect and Communities Connect!
Welcome to DevFeSTL, our annual tech gathering in St. Louis, where curiosity sparks innovation, and community fuels progress. We're calling all developers, tech enthusiasts, and innovators to join us in a celebration of creativity and technology!
At DevFeSTL, you'll immerse yourself in a world of learning through engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and inspiring sessions tailored to a wide range of interests and expertise. Whether you're looking to delve into the latest in cloud computing, explore the frontiers of AI, or develop your first mobile app, there's something here for you.
But DevFeSTL is more than just a conference—it's a community experience. It's an opportunity to meet like-minded peers, forge new connections, and share your journey with others who share your passion. You'll leave with new knowledge and valuable contacts and friends.
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to participate and share their voice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, your contributions and presence are what make DevFest truly special.
So come and contribute to the tapestry of ideas at DevFest 2023. Share your knowledge, learn from others, and help us weave a vibrant community that's built on collaboration, diversity, and the shared goal of driving technology forward.

Save the date, spread the word, and get ready to be inspired. We can't wait to see you there!
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Event website: DevfeSTL.com

When: December 9th, 2023 starting @10am-6:30pm
Where: SLU Center for Global Citizenship & Online
Parking: Laclede Garage, located on 3602 Laclede Avenue, 63108, is closest to the venue. You will have a short 4 minute walk from the garage. We will have ~50 parking passes available. There is also street parking.

Agenda:
Morning Track (In-person @SLU Center for Global Citizenship, live-streaming on Bevy link)
10:00AM - Registration
10:20AM  - Opening Remarks
10:30AM - Beyond Kanban and Scrum: Creating a Culture of Flow - Kevin White
11:15AM - Sail the Seas of Code: Navigating the World of DevContainers - Mim Armand
12:00PM - The Angular Renaissance: Key New Features in 2023 - Lance Finney
12:45PM - Lunch
1:30PM - The Seven Habits of the Somewhat Effective Self-Taught Programmer - Chris Turvey
2:20PM - On Device Generative AI: Building your own Dall-E in the browser, welcome WebGPU - Rabimba Karanjai

Evening Track (Remote speakers @Bevy, venue will continue to stream talks)
3:20PM - Opening Remarks for Online Attendees
3:30PM - The Fusion of Web Development and AI - Balram Chavan (Remote)
4:15PM - Serverless Computing: The Future of App Development is Here! - Vishal Kumar Bhagchandani (Remote)
4:30PM - What’s up with Android’s Back? - Nav Singh (Remote)
5:15PM - Locked Out of My Account, Again. - Holly Schroeder (Remote)
6:00PM - 6:30PM - Closing Remarks & Networking

When

December 9 – 10, 2023
4:00 PM – 12:30 AM UTC

Where

SLU Center For Global Citizenship
3672 West Pine Mall
St. Louis, 63108

Agenda

Registration	Coffee & Pastries will be served
Opening Remarks	presented by GDG St. Louis
Beyond Kanban and Scrum: Creating a Culture of Flow - Kevin White	While traditional methodologies like Waterfall and Scrum have been instrumental in software development, they often fall short in creating a truly fluid and efficient workflow. My talk will cover the range of experiences in how Waterfall's rigidity and lack of visibility lead my organization to embrace Scrum and how that quest led them to adopt a new culture of flow which combined the better parts of Kanban and Scrum. This culture was where work seamlessly traversed the entire value stream, fueled by continuous learning, experimentation, and a relentless pursuit of customer value.
Sail the Seas of Code: Navigating the World of DevContainers - Mim Armand	Join us on a thrilling voyage through the dynamic world of DevContainers! This 30-minute lecture, promises to demystify this innovative development tool. We’ll explore the vast advantages, tackle the tricky cons, and navigate through the common “gotchas” of DevContainers. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just dipping your toes into the waters of coding, this workshop is your compass to mastering DevContainers. Get ready to set sail on a coding adventure that will leave you both educated and entertained!
The Angular Renaissance: Key New Features in 2023 - Lance Finney	Angular is a venerable web framework, and many thought its time had passed. However, two releases this year reignited interested with major new features for improved DX and UX. We’ll discuss standalone components, signals, deferrable views, and new control flow syntax. It’s a great time for Angular!
Lunch	Jimmy John's Catering (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
The Seven Habits of the Somewhat Effective Self-Taught Programmer - Chris Turvey	At first in this talk I have to deliver what the title suggests... I have to give you the seven habits that self-taught developers have... And then you get a little bit of my personal history with different media forms that shaped my professional journey.
On Device Generative AI: Building your own Dall-E in the browser, welcome WebGPU - Rabimba Karanjai	Unleash your creativity with AI-generated art! Build a Dall-E-like image app in your browser using WebGPU. Learn on-device generative AI, harness the WebGPU API, and create mesmerizing art. Join now and make your own AI masterpieces! And how you can leverage WebGPU to do that.
Opening Remarks for Online Attendees	presented by GDG St. Louis
The Fusion of Web Development and AI - Balram Chavan (Remote)	Join us for an illuminating presentation on the transformative role of AI tools in web application development. Discover how AI enhances efficiency, elevates user experiences, and optimizes performance. We'll delve into practical applications and real-world examples that showcase the game-changing potential of AI in shaping the future of web development.
Serverless Computing: The Future of App Development is Here! - Vishal Kumar Bhagchandani (Remote)	Serverless computing is a revolutionary new way to build and deploy applications. It allows developers to focus on writing code, without having to worry about managing servers or infrastructure. GCP offers a number of serverless computing services, making it easy to get started with serverless computing. In this lightning talk, you’ll learn the basics of serverless computing, how it works on GCP, and the benefits of using it. You’ll also see real-world examples of how serverless computing is being used to develop and deploy innovative applications. Join us for this exciting talk and learn how to build the future of apps with serverless computing on GCP!
What’s up with Android’s Back? - Nav Singh (Remote)	Activity’s onBackPressed () is marked as deprecated so what’s the solution? As part of Android13, and 14, we will explore how to support the predictive back gesture in Android apps. We will cover different scenarios for migrating to new APIs from older ones. Migrating apps that are using AndroidX Migrating apps that are not using AndroidX Apps that don’t have custom back press code Android 14 - updates to this feature Custom back animations for cross-activity transitions Animating objects while the user performs back gestures using OnBackAnimationCallback Integration of AndroidX’s Transition API to animate UI elements with onBackPress MaterialDesign components that support the predictive back gesture (BottomSheet, SideSheet, etc.) Or Can we still use older APIs?
Locked Out of My Account, Again. - Holly Schroeder (Remote)	Have you ever been curious about accessibility and where to begin? Join Holly Schroeder, Senior User Experience Researcher and Accessibility Consultant, for an eye-opening session on the topic. With a combination of first-hand tales and real user stories from the disabled community, Holly will illuminate the importance of accessibility and how simple actions can make a big impact.
Closing Remarks & Networking	presented by GDG St. Louis