Product Engineering

Presenters Blagoj Jovanov Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Level Up Your Code: Mastering the Art of Code Review 🚀💡👨‍💻 Code review. It’s a phrase that can evoke feelings ranging from dread to excitement. But done right, it’s a critical component of building robust, maintainable software. This post distills the key takeaways from a recent presentation on code review best practices, focusing on how to make the process more collaborative, efficient, and ultimately, beneficial for everyone. Let’s dive in! ...

Presenters Holly Cummi Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 🚀 The Ever-Expanding Universe of Software Development: Why Developers Are Still in Demand 🌐 For years, we’ve heard predictions about AI replacing developers, and anxieties about job security in the tech industry have been swirling. But what if those anxieties are misplaced? What if the reality is quite different? In a recent presentation, a speaker dug deep into the history of technology, economics, and the evolving role of software developers, and the findings are surprisingly optimistic. Let’s break down the key takeaways and why developers aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. ...

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. 💡 ...

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. ...

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. ...