Code, Culture, and AI: Strategies for Front-End Evolution

Join us for an evening dedicated to the evolution of front-end development. Discover how to overcome the challenges of scaling front-end teams and explore innovative workflows for today's world. Ben Cohen, Staff Frontend Engineer at HoneyBook, will share a practical playbook for managing growth, tackling code complexity, and building team alignment as your front-end scales. Nir Kaufman, FullStack Tech Lead at Tikal, will demonstrate how to use Large Language Models (LLMs) to create multi-step, interactive flows that push the boundaries of user experience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Agenda:
17:30 - 18:15 - Food, drinks and mingling
18:15 - Growing Pains: The Front-End Scaling Playbook - Ben Cohen, Staff Frontend Engineer at HoneyBook
19:00 - LLM-Powered Frontend: Crafting Interactive Workflows - Nir Kaufman, FullStack Tech Lead at Tikal
19:45 - More drinks and mingling!

The talks will be delivered in Hebrew.

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// Growing Pains: The Front-End Scaling Playbook - Ben Cohen, Staff Frontend Engineer at HoneyBook
Taking a front-end team from 10 to 100 is no small feat—it’s a balancing act between speed, quality, and culture. As your team grows, so do the challenges: maintaining clean code, scaling workflows, and keeping everyone aligned without introducing chaos. It’s not only a managers’ problem - but relevant for every developer in the organization.
This talk is your cheat sheet to scaling front-end teams effectively. We’ll outline the key principles for handling code complexity, modular architecture, testing, and design systems. You’ll learn how to align teams with clear ownership, streamline collaboration with developers and designers, and manage scaling ceremonies like sprint planning and onboarding.
We’ll also touch on scaling team culture, setting team-wide goals, and creating processes that grow with your organization. In this session, we will learn the essential necessities to scale without losing focus, productivity, or your sanity.

About the speaker:
With over 15 years of experience, Ben is a front-end enthusiast who has served as a manager, tech leader, and advocate for culture-centric leadership.
Known for his passion for creating products that are both impactful and beautifully designed, Ben thrives on crafting seamless user experiences and scalable systems.
With a strong foundation in front-end technologies and a drive to expand into new fields, Ben inspires teams with his people-first approach, fostering trust, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of perfection in every project.
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// LLM-Powered Frontend: Crafting Interactive Workflows - Nir Kaufman, FullStack Tech Lead at Tikal
Unlock the next generation of frontend development by utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to create multi-step, interactive flows. In this session, we’ll explore how to integrate server-side rendering with LLM capabilities, enabling modern, and intuitive user experiences. Gain practical insights and techniques to bring cutting-edge innovations to your frontend projects and take your applications to the next level.

About the speaker:
Seasoned web developer, specializing in modern JavaScript frameworks and web technologies. Google Developer Expert (Angular/Web) with a passion for knowledge sharing. Founder of “Tech a Hike” - where code meets off-road adventures. Active tech conference speaker, author, and dedicated community builder. When not crafting code, you'll find me producing electronic beats or experimenting with creative vegan food.
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See you soon!