AI Speaks: Giving Large Language Models a Voice with Alexa
Presented by: Craig Walls
Large Language Models (LLM) have been quite the buzz lately, offering one of the first tangible applications of artificial intelligence for the masses. Despite quirks and "hallucinations", LLMs show real promise of being a valuable component in the future of thinking machines. ...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewBuilding a Pan/Tilt/Zoom Live Streaming Camera Rig
Presented by: Todd Sharp
In this session, you'll see how I used an XBox controller, Arduino, a few servo motors and some HTML and JavaScript APIs to build the whole assembly. Even if you don't need your own PTZ rig, you'll still learn about some really cool JavaScript APIs like Web Serial, and the Gamepad API that you may...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewFrom Zero to Hero: Building and Shipping Your First JavaScript Library
Presented by: Mike Hartington
If you're a developer, chances you've used a third-party library for various parts of your projects. Third-party libraries offer so much functionality that they are essential to most teams success. So, how do you make your own library? How do you go from your teams "utils" folder, to a package on...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewMeet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape
Presented by: Noam Honig
Even with all of the incredible frameworks available today vs. a decade ago (or even two––for devs who have been around as long as I have), it still feels like much of our work as fullstack developers is still repetitive, and held together by duct tape code we shouldn’t be writing. ...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewScaling Web Frontends Across Teams
Presented by: Cory House
At some point, a web app's frontend becomes too complex to manage via a single dev team. In this session, we'll explore patterns and techniques for splitting an app across teams. We'll discuss component-driven development patterns, micro-frontends, shell apps, reorg strategies, monorepos, vertical...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewThe Illustrated Guide to Node.js
Presented by: David Neal
Node.js is a compelling platform for building all types of applications for startups to enterprises. Node.js strategically unites developers through the universal language of JavaScript. Or TypeScript! Why should you learn Node.js, and where do you start? ...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overviewUnlocking Inclusive Potential: Screen Reader Integration for Hybrid Mobile Apps
Presented by: Chris DeMars
Join us as we uncover the untapped potential of screen reader integration in hybrid mobile apps. This talk will delve into the technical aspects of integrating screen reader functionality, discussing the challenges and opportunities that arise during development. Discover effective techniques for...
Format: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overview