A look into DeveloperWeek2020

Every year, hundreds of conferences are held worldwide where developers and software enthusiasts come together to celebrate their work and passion. Events like these are crucial in a field like software development, where the community plays a vital role in innovation and evolution. Conferences, meetups, and expos provide spaces for professionals to connect, learn, share, and even form partnerships that drive the industry forward.

Recently, Rootstack attended this year's San Francisco Developer Week. This annual event attracts over 8,000 developers from around the globe, all with a shared mission: to exchange knowledge about today’s most relevant software solutions. DevWeek 2020 featured an extensive schedule of workshops, keynotes, open discussions, and even some after-hours events for informal networking.

Event Highlights

Giuliano Bossi’s Keynote on Scaling E-commerce Platforms

One keynote that stood out was Giuliano Bossi's talk on scaling commerce platforms. As Shopify’s Director of Engineering, Bossi shared invaluable insights on commerce solutions, covering topics like API design and smart app integrations. (If you’re considering creating an e-commerce platform, feel free to reach out to us for a free consultation.)

Vivek Ravisankar on Developer Trends

Vivek Ravisankar presented an intriguing keynote on 2020 developer trends, discussing the top programming languages in demand and talent scouting strategies for companies. As an outsourcing and nearshore development agency, we found this especially relevant, as it underscored the challenges of finding the right team members for today’s fast-paced environment.

Jonathan Avinor’s Open Talk on Building Future-Ready Web Apps

Jonathan Avinor led an engaging open talk on "Building Web Apps like it’s 2030," where developers learned how to enhance their development speed and make the most of out-of-the-box tools. It was a forward-thinking session that explored the potential of future web app development.

Ryan Schaefer’s Insights on Project Management in Native App Development

In the Pro Sessions, Ryan Schaefer delved into the importance of project and product management in native app builds. Sharing best practices in project management, Ryan’s insights were particularly relevant to us, as our agency also offers managed services in project management. His talk covered the technical intricacies that shape project management approaches in app development.

The Hackathon: Innovation in Action

As always, Developer Week hosted an exciting Hackathon, where developers teamed up to solve challenges presented by sponsoring companies. Some standout challenges included:

• Yubico: Enhancing authentication with two-factor, multi-factor, or passwordless authentication using YubiKey.
• Canon U.S.A: Tackling the Camera Control API Challenge.
• DocuSign: Developing Disaster Preparedness & Relief Solutions using DocuSign.

These challenges encouraged participants to push boundaries and create solutions to real-world problems.

Rootstack’s Presence at Developer Week

Our biggest highlight from DevWeek was hosting a booth at the expo. Representing Rootstack were our CEO, Alejandro Oses, and CTO, Diego Tejera, who were thrilled to connect with attendees. Being present at an event that embodies the software community’s spirit was inspiring, as it allowed us to engage directly with like-minded professionals passionate about shaping the future of technology.

We’re excited to attend more events like this, where we can continue to connect and create strong alliances with innovators across the industry.

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