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

Data Centers and Water in the US: a Complex Story with Dr Mohammad Islam and Shaolei Re

Presenters Dr. Shaolei Ren D’ Mohammad Islam Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast Data Centers & Our Water: Are They Really Taking Our Faucets? 💧👨‍💻🌐 The tech world is obsessed with energy consumption – and rightly so. But there’s another, often overlooked, resource that powers our digital lives: water. And the growing footprint of data centers is putting a serious strain on local resources. This post dives into a fascinating discussion from the Green IO podcast, unpacking the complexities of data center water usage and separating fact from fiction. Let’s get into it! 🚀 ...

October 8, 2025 · 4 min