The Future of Refactoring: Test Driven Navigation By Alex Bunardzic

Presenters Alex Bunardzic Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 🚀 Unearthing Domain Details with Test-Driven Navigation and AI Assistance: A Deep Dive 🤖 Software development is constantly evolving, and we’re seeing exciting new approaches emerge that leverage the power of AI and a deeper understanding of the problem at hand. This post dives into a fascinating presentation segment exploring Test-Driven Navigation (TDN) – a method that uses failing tests to guide development and employs AI tools like Claude to rapidly uncover and solidify domain understanding. Let’s explore how this approach is changing the game! ...

October 10, 2025 · 4 min

When auto scaling isn't fast enough: Handling high volume live event traffic by Ivan Schwarz

Presenters Ivan Schwarz Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Scaling for the Big Game: Mastering Advertising at Live Events 🚀💡 Ever wondered how companies deliver ads during massive events like the Super Bowl or a Premier League match? It’s not as simple as just throwing more servers at the problem! This presentation delved deep into the challenges of advertising in live, high-volume events, revealing the complexities of scaling infrastructure and applications to handle those intense, unpredictable spikes. Let’s break down the key takeaways and why “more servers” often isn’t the answer. ...

October 9, 2025 · 4 min

Code Review Remarks: Lessons Learned by Blagoj Jovanov

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! ...

October 9, 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

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