In the dynamic realm of technology, the pursuit of knowledge isn’t just about scratching the surface – it’s about diving deeper, exploring the nuances, and connecting with the experts who are shaping the future. Here’s how Craft masterclasses can help you.
That’s where Craft masterclasses come into play.
Beyond the confines of traditional learning, these sessions offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with industry luminaries, to converse in smaller, more intimate circles, and even forge one-on-one connections. It’s not just about listening, it’s about actively participating, asking questions, and immersing yourself in a truly interactive experience
Picture this: you’re seated in a masterclass, surrounded by peers who share your passion and curiosity. Together, you’re dissecting complex concepts and diving deep into topics that spark your interest. From advanced coding techniques to the latest innovations in technology, these sessions are designed to cater to diverse interests and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking to refine your expertise or an aspiring enthusiast eager to explore new horizons, there’s something for everyone.
But it’s not just about the knowledge gained—it’s about the connections forged along the way. In an environment where like-minded individuals converge, networking becomes more than just a buzzword—it’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and build relationships that extend beyond the confines of the classroom.
Explore all of Craft’s software-related workshops one by one!
PRE-CONFERENCE MASTERCLASSES
PRACTICAL MESSAGING by Ian Cooper
Increasingly developers are relying on distributed architectures to solve the problems of scaling their applications and their development teams. But that means they now have to consider the problem of getting the parts of their systems to talk to each other. In this tutorial, we will look at distributed systems, such as microservices, and how we integrate them.
LEAN POKER: MASTER SHORT LEAD TIMES by Ivett Ördög
Lean Poker isn’t a traditional training; instead, it puts you and your team in the heart of the action, competing to create the best poker bot on the market. This dynamic, hands-on experience helps you explore the true value of agility, DevOps, and short lead times in a fast-paced environment, providing a level of understanding that traditional training can’t match.
PATTERNS AND PRACTICES FOR SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION OF TEAM TOPOLOGIES by Eduardo da Silva & Rich Allen
This hands-on workshop aims to help developers, architects, product and tech leaders & managers accelerate their learning of the fundamental principles of Team Topologies but also advanced patterns and practices to successfully adopt Team Topologies in their organizations.
TESTING WITHOUT MOCKS by James Shore
This masterclass focuses on optimizing automated testing practices for programmers. It addresses common issues like flaky tests, slow end-to-end tests, and complex mock-heavy tests. Participants will learn to write fast, reliable tests that fully test infrastructure without requiring costly architectural changes.
DOMAIN-DRIVEN DESIGN by Marco Heimeshoff
This masterclass delves into Domain-Driven Design (DDD), focusing on aligning software implementation with the underlying domain structure. Participants will learn collaboration techniques between business stakeholders and developers, explore various modeling tools, and build scalable systems optimized for domain behavior.
EXTREME RELIABILITY MASTERCLASS: PROGRAMMING LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT by Jules May
Jules is a freelance consultant specialising in safety-critical systems, mathematical software, and compilers and languages. He has been writing, teaching and speaking for 25 years, and conducts frequent lectures and workshops. He is the author of Extreme Reliability: Programming Like Your Life Depends On It, and is the originator of Problem Space Analysis.
MEASURING AND IMPROVING DEVELOPER PRODUCTIVITY by Laura Tacho
Laura Tacho is CTO at DX, a developer experience company. She previously led teams at companies like CloudBees, Aula Education, and Nova Credit. She’s an expert in building world-class engineering organisations that consistently deliver outstanding results.
ARCHITECTURE WITH AGILITY by Kevlin Henney
The two-day Architecture with Agility workshop looks at the relationship between agile processes and sustainable architecture, taking in agile and lean thinking, organisational structure, good architectural qualities and addressing the legacy of the past with future change.
THE WORLD’S BEST INTRODUCTION TO TEST-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT by J. B. Rainsberger
How do you practise test-driven development (TDD), really?! It feels a bit like chess: the rules are simple to understand and follow, but playing well requires understanding complex strategies, making moves in unclear situations, and playing with confidence.
AI ENGINEERING: GENERATIVE AI APPS THAT OVERCOME ENTERPRISE BARRIERS AND CREATE REAL VALUE by Daniel Whitenack
Daniel Whitenack is a Ph.D. trained data scientist and founder of Prediction Guard. He has more than ten years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models at scale, and he has built data teams at two startups and an international NGO with 4000+ staff.
ONSITE PREMIUM WORKSHOPS AT CRAFT
INTRODUCTION TO LANGCHAIN by Noah Hein
Go from zero to hero with this 3 hour onsite course! Noah will get you hands on with AI, and by the end, he’ll have shown you several core features of langchain, and you’ll have an app you can show your friends.
BEYOND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: THE REAL SECRET TO HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS by Joseph Pelrine
The workshop is designed to assist coaches and leaders who are trying to figure out how high-performing teams work, and how to improve the performance of their teams. With the help of clear explanations of high performance, reliable assessment techniques, and practical suggestions for interventions, participants will be well-prepared to set out on the journey of unlocking excellence within their teams.
With workshops available both before and during Craft Conference 2024, the possibilities are endless. So why settle for surface-level understanding when you can dive deep, connect with experts, and craft your expertise one masterclass at a time? Check out every Craft Masterclass now!
Read more about Craft Conference 2024 here!