When Should Feedback Become a PBI | Adam Cogan
When giving feedback on software, should every suggestion become a Product Backlog Item, or are some changes too small to bother?
Why We Shouldn’t Live on Mars, Humanity’s Future in Space | Matt Wicks | NDC Sydney 2026
What will it actually take for humanity to become a spacefaring civilization, without ignoring the realities of physics?
Hack Yourself with AI: Troy Hunt on the Future of Software Security | Adam Cogan | NDC Sydney 2026
Troy explains why the security standard set by human-written software may not be particularly high—and why AI could become better at avoiding common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection.
Mobile 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Development | Hark Singh | User Group
Hark explores how AI is changing mobile development through Skills, MCP servers, simulators and coding agents, including tooling for Flutter, Android and iOS.
Will AI Take Your Dev Job? The Real Answer | Matt Wicks | NDC Sydney 2026
Are we cooked thanks to AI?
Stop Mocking Everything: A Practical Guide to Integration Testing | Matt Wicks | NDC Sydney 2026
Unpack the difference between fast tests, slow tests, and really slow tests, and explain why true integration tests should focus on.
Microsoft Teams Etiquette: Simple Habits That Make Meetings Better | Adam Cogan
Whether you’re working remotely or in the office, small habits can make a huge difference in Microsoft Teams meetings.
Treat Your Code Like Uranium | Adam Cogan
Adam Cogan shares a striking story comparing two World War II factories—one ordinary, one handling uranium—and the surprising lesson that the uranium workers lived longer because they followed disciplined, risk-aware practices. He connects that idea to software teams: the best outcomes come from careful habits like automated tests, telemetry, pull requests, retrospectives, shared rules, and good tools. The message is simple: treat software delivery with the same respect as dangerous work, and you’ll reduce stress, avoid chaos, and get better results.
