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DDD Sydney 2012 – Mehdi Khalili: ‘Automated UI Testing Done Right with Selenium’
Many teams try Automated UI Testing and many fail. Automated UI Testing is hard: the tests take a lot of time to write and tend to be brittle and hard to maintain. In this session, Mehdi Khalili will provide you with some practical advice on how to and how not to write your tests, introducing…
Read MoreHow Your Website is Being Pwned While You’re Not Looking with Troy Hunt – DDD Sydney 2012
We all invest a lot of effort in the quality of our web development and (hopefully) security is one of those practices we bake in from the ground up. Thing is though, like most things in software development, times change and many of the practices we considered secure yesterday aren’t necessarily so today. Hardware gets…
Read More‘An iPhone Eye for the .NET Guy’ – DDD Brisbane: Andrew Harcourt
Andrew Harcourt covers the basics of developing on the iOS platform using C# Andrew discusses why we would want to develop for the platform in the first place and the benefits it brings. In his demo, Andrew creates a “Hello, world!” app, and provides us with a look at a real-world, production codebase He covers…
Read More‘Zero to Everywhere with ASP.NET MVC’ with Damian Brady – DDD Brisbane
Our very own Damian Brady took the stage at the DDD event in Brisbane to talk ASP.NET MVC Mobile devices like tablets and phones are quickly becoming the primary way people access the web. So why are so many sites still not designed for them? With ASP.NET MVC, it’s easier than ever to literally put…
Read More‘Advanced Web Debugging with Fiddler’ with Mehdi Khalili – DDD Brisbane
In our first presentation from DDD Brisbane, Mehdi Khalili demonstrates advanced web debugging techniques using Fiddler. Many developers have seen and used Fiddler; but the usage is usually limited to capturing HTTP traffic. This session includes the fundamentals of Fiddler, how it works, plus some of the more advanced features including setting breakpoints and changing…
Read MoreWhy 2025 is the Year of the Agent (or Is It?) | Gert Marx & Ulysses Maclaren | NDC Melbourne 2025
In this discussion from NDC Melbourne, Ulysses Maclaren sits down with Gert Marx to unpack one of the hottest topics in AI: agents. Are we truly in the “Year of the Agent,” or is the tech world just riding another buzzword wave? Ulysses shares what makes a real agent, contrasting them with rule-based systems, AI workflows, and generative models. With concrete examples and industry insights, he explains when it’s best to use an agent, when a workflow will suffice, and why so many companies are marketing non-agents as agents. If you’re building AI-powered solutions and unsure what tools are best suited to your problem space, this talk is a must-watch.
Read MoreThe Hidden Cost of AI | Ulysses Maclaren & Richard Campbell | NDC Melbourne 2025
What does artificial intelligence have to do with nuclear reactors, brownouts, and humanity’s last exam? At NDC, SSW’s Ulysses Maclaren sits down with tech veteran Richard Campbell to explore the energy demands of AI, Microsoft’s nuclear strategy, and how our increasing data needs are impacting global infrastructure. They also examine whether artificial general intelligence is truly within reach or still a distant goal. From understanding the environmental cost of AI to dissecting the realities behind AGI, this conversation offers practical insights into where technology is heading and how it’s reshaping our world.
Read MoreIf you think AI is cheating, you’re doing it wrong | Ulysses Maclaren | SSW Rules
AI is the tool of this generation, but are we using it responsibly? Ulysses Maclaren dives into the best practices for AI use—covering transparency, critical thinking, data privacy, and how to leverage AI to boost productivity. Learn why using AI intelligently is the key to staying ahead in your career.
Read MoreThe Year of the AI Agent: Automation to Intelligence | Ulysses Maclaren | SSW User Group
Discover how AI agents differ from traditional AI-enabled workflows, delving into their capacity to autonomously gather data, reason, and seamlessly integrate tools to achieve outcomes.
Read MoreFeature Management Simplified: A Deep Dive into Feature Boards | Matt Wicks & Lars Klint
Join SSW’s Solution Architect Matt Wicks as he dives into the world of feature management with Microsoft Azure MVP, Lars Klint, at NDC Sydney 2024. Explore the innovative approach of feature boards, shifting the responsibility from developers to product owners. Discover how feature toggling transcends the binary realm and adapts to dynamic audience segmentation. With insights into audience providers, SDK usage across multiple languages, and seamless integration into development pipelines, this conversation uncovers a new era of feature management.
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