CSS Rises from the Ashes: (Re)Become Friends with Your Stylesheet

Let's be honest: when we embarked on our web development journey 15 years ago, CSS and us, we weren't exactly the best of friends. Despite the introduction of variables and new layout systems, we remained unconvinced, using it only out of necessity. In 2024, we decided to give it another chance: much like JavaScript, recent CSS innovations have significantly transformed the language, pleasantly surprising us.

In this interactive and demo-rich talk, Olivier Leplus, Developer Advocate at AWS & Google Developer Expert on Web Technologies, will take us on a journey exploring existing and upcoming standards that made us rediscover CSS. Get ready to dive into cool features such as :is(), :has(), nesting, animations, custom media queries, custom properties (far more powerful than you might think), and many other innovations!

Join us in giving CSS a second chance; it might just become your indispensable new companion in front-end development!

Agenda

5:30 PM: Guest Arrival, Check-in and drinks

Guests would arrive and check in and grab a drink or two while socialising.

6:00 PM: GDG Cape Town Welcome Note

GDG Cape Town Welcome Note and House Rules

6:05 PM: "CSS Rises from the Ashes: (Re)Become Friends with Your Stylesheet"

We'll listen to the talk: "CSS Rises from the Ashes: (Re)Become Friends with Your Stylesheet" by Olivier Leplus, a Developer Advocate at AWS & Google Developer Expert on Web Technologies

6:45 PM: QnA

Olivier will take questions and comments.

7:15 PM: Closing Remarks

Closing remarks, some drinks, some networking, bye-byes 👋

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Speaker

Olivier Leplus - AWS (DevRel)

DevRel @AWS, Google Developer Expert in web technology, Conference organizer, Speaker, Traveler

Hosted By

Ugo M, GDG Organizer

With over 2 decades of experience writing code and building software systems, I started with full-stack web development with ASP.NET 1.0 using Visual Basic.NET, then moved on to PHP (CodeIgniter, Kohana and Laravel) and then web front-end development with KnockoutJS, VueJS and ReactJS. I've also done Windows desktop development with WPF and C#, as well as some CLI development with Python. These days I am completely focused on mobile application development using native iOS and Android toolkits as well as with Flutter.

Siso Ngqolosi, GDG Organizer

Onesmus Maenzanise, GDG Organzier

I am Onesmus (Dzidzai) Maenzanise, a Junior Software Engineer at APS Holdings in Cape Town, South Africa. With expertise in Java, Go, Python, PHP, and other technologies, I develop innovative cloud computing solutions for APS Holdings, a leading company in the industry.

In addition to my role at APS Holdings, I am also a Coordinator at GDG Cape Town, a vibrant community for developers. I organise events like meetups, workshops, and conferences to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the local tech scene.

My background includes 5 years of experience as a Junior Accountant at Hebron United Methodist Church, where I honed skills in financial management, Microsoft Excel, and ensuring compliance. I have also completed a Cyber Security Internship focused on areas like vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

I am currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the renowned WeThinkCode coding school. Through a project-based and peer learning approach, I have gained proficiency in Python, Flutter, SQL, JavaScript, and more.

With solid technical abilities and a passion for collaboration, I am eager to contribute to innovative software development projects and continue growing as a professional in this dynamic field. Feel free to connect with me to explore exciting opportunities!

JESSICA HANNAH RANDALL, GDG Organizer

As a Master's student in Mathematics, I'm driven to solve complex societal problems through my focus on Topological Data Analysis in Data Science. I'm proud to be a Women Techmaker Ambassador, GDSC Alumni Lead, and Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador Alumni Lead. I'm dedicated to empowering women in STEM and as a Community Lead for Africas Talking, I aim to share knowledge, host events, and uplift the South African community. I was drawn to AI and ML through my experience as a Google Crowdsource Influencer and am continually seeking to deepen my understanding. Driven by my love of learning, I believe knowledge is power and am eager to explore the latest developments in AI and ML.

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Partner

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