A Decade of DevOps at ING : The Roaring Shift from Agile Roots to Scalable Platform Engineering by I

Presenters Iliass Ziani Shivasheesh Tripathi Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Beyond Self-Service: ING’s Journey to Developer Productivity Through “Toil Hunt” 🚀 For years, organizations have chased the promise of DevOps and Platform Engineering – the holy grail of faster software delivery and happier developers. But what happens when self-service platforms and automated pipelines still leave developers feeling frustrated and bogged down? ING, a global financial institution, discovered this firsthand. They’re sharing their journey, and it’s a powerful lesson in what really drives developer productivity. 💡 ...

October 8, 2025 · 4 min

Making significant Software Architecture decisions by Bert Jan Schrijver

Presenters Bert Jan Schrijver Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Level Up Your Software Architecture: It’s All About Trade-offs 🚀💡 Software architecture can feel overwhelming. It’s a world of acronyms, patterns, and seemingly endless choices. But don’s let it intimidate you! This post distills the key takeaways from a recent presentation, breaking down the principles and practices you need to make smarter architectural decisions. Get ready to shift your mindset – because it’s all about trade-offs! ...

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