From Design to Development & Documentation, Testing, the Future of Development

Matt joins us to give two talks:

From Design to Development: How to Have Happier Handovers

Software development involves many different skills and is often a collaborative effort involving multiple people. The differing requirements, constraints, and expectations of designers and developers make this collaboration particularly challenging. However, we don't have to accept this as fact. We can improve things.
Through a blend of anecdotes, actionable tips, and practical advice, we'll delve into the nuances and misalignments of these two roles to understand the constraints and causes of misinterpretation and dissect common pain points.
By better understanding the causes of the problems, we can break down the silos between designers and developers to make things easier and more productive for everyone involved.

Documentation, Testing, and the Future of Software Development

There's probably nothing most developers like less than writing documentation and tests. Despite good and bad reasons for this, the growth of AI and the changing landscape of software development mean they are becoming increasingly indispensable for developers aiming to build high-quality, reliable, and scalable software.
What you should consider as "documentation" and "testing" will also surprise you as it covers much more than you think.
Through real-world examples and practical insights, this session highlights how investing in documentation and testing streamlines collaboration, enhances efficiency, improves software reliability, and ultimately leads to more satisfied developers, users, and businesses.

Agenda:
18:30 Arrive, Network and Food.
18:45 Introductions and catch-up.
19:00 Talk.
20:30 Close and head off to pub (TBC) for some more talking.