Behavioral Software Engineering by Mario Fusco

Presenters Mario Fusco Daniel Kahneman Amos Tversky Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Level Up Your Team: Understanding Cognitive Biases for Smarter Decisions 🚀💡👨‍💻 Ever feel like you’re making decisions that just… don’t quite add up? You’ve probably stumbled upon the influence of cognitive biases. This presentation segment dives deep into these biases and provides actionable strategies to mitigate their impact, ultimately leading to better decisions and more innovative solutions. Let’s explore how understanding human psychology can transform your software development process. ...

October 10, 2025 · 4 min

Code, burnout and depression: an engineering perspective of mental health in IT by Manuel Bernhardt

Presenters Manuel Bernhardt Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 🤯 Is Your Burnout Treatment Actually Making Things Worse? A Fresh Perspective 🚀 Feeling drained, overwhelmed, and like you’re just going through the motions? You might be experiencing burnout. But what if the standard treatment – medication – isn’s the answer? 🤔 This blog post dives into a fascinating and thought-provoking presentation that challenges conventional wisdom around burnout and depression. We’re going to explore alternative approaches and ask some tough questions about how we treat mental health. ...

October 8, 2025 · 4 min

Platform Engineering 101: Building Internal Developer Platforms by Maarten Vandeperre

Presenters Maarten Vandeperre Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Level Up Your Developer Experience with Backstage: A Deep Dive 🚀 Are your developers spending too much time hunting for information, struggling with inconsistent processes, or feeling frustrated by disconnected tools? You’re not alone. Many organizations face these challenges, and the solution might be simpler than you think: building a centralized developer portal. This blog post dives into how you can leverage Backstage, an open-source developer portal, to revolutionize your developer experience and unlock significant productivity gains. ...

October 8, 2025 · 4 min

The Psychology of Code by Victor Rentea

Presenters Victor Rentea Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 🚀 Level Up Your Software Development: Building Teams That Thrive 👨‍💻 Let’s be honest, software development can be tough. It’s not just about writing code; it’s about creating an environment where developers are happy, productive, and feel like they’re making a real difference. A recent conference talk dove deep into exactly that – and it’s packed with insights. Let’s break down the key takeaways to help you build better teams and deliver better software. ...

October 8, 2025 · 3 min

Think with your hands: introduction to Lego Serious Play by Annabelle Buffart

Presenters Annabelle Buffart Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 🚀 Unlock Your Team’s Potential: A Deep Dive into Lego Serious Play 💡 Ever feel like your team isn’t quite on the same page? Do you struggle to get everyone’s perspectives heard, especially when dealing with complex technical concepts? There’s a surprisingly fun and powerful solution: Lego Serious Play (LSP). This isn’t just about playing with Lego; it’s a facilitated methodology designed to unlock hidden knowledge, build shared understanding, and foster innovation. Let’s explore how it works and how you can start using it today! ...

October 7, 2025 · 4 min