Dan Lister : Advancing the Umbraco Cloud & Jonny Muir : Develop with purpose

Introduction:

This month, we're really excited and honoured to have our own community member, Dan Lister, talk about the inner workings of Umbraco Cloud. This is a talk we've been eagerly awaiting for years, and it serves as a preview of one he will be giving at Umbraco Spark in March. If you use Umbraco Cloud, this is your chance to get a peek under the hood. For those who haven't yet explored Umbraco Cloud, it's a rare opportunity to gain a more in-depth look at how it works and why you should be using it. And for everyone else, it's a unique and great chance to understand how a global scalable solution that hosts thousands of sites operates.

We also have Jonny Muir giving an insightful short talk about how to successfully run a development team.

Dan Lister - Advancing the Umbraco Cloud Platform: Innovations in Availability, Deployment and Scalability with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes

Dive into the inner workings of Umbraco Cloud's Platform transformation in this talk. See our hands-on approach to deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform. See how we use of rapid release cycles with Azure DevOps, minimising deployment times while maintaining quality and security.

Explore our journey leveraging Azure Kubernetes Services for global scalability and high availability. Witness the integration of Azure API Management in streamlining interactions between our services, enforcing policies, and ensuring a secure, unified API gateway.

Gain firsthand insights into how Umbraco Cloud's Platform Team innovatively wields these tools, offering practical knowledge for your own cloud environments.

Jonny Muir - Develop with Purpose

Creating safe, purposeful environments in software development is not just about clean code or efficient processes; it's about cultivating a space where developers are empowered to do meaningful work that they care about, reflecting the principles of Agile and humanistic values.

Who Should Attend:

Whether you're new to Umbraco or a seasoned professional, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the platform. It's a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest developments, share experiences, and network with peers in the industry.

Why It's Worth Attending:

This meetup is more than just listening to talks. It's a chance to connect with the community, learn from experts, and engage in meaningful discussions about Umbraco and software development. Attend to expand your knowledge, meet fellow enthusiasts, and be part of the vibrant Umbraco community.

Agenda:
18:30 - Open for social and mingling (+ food/drink)
19:00 - Dan Lister : Advancing the Umbraco Cloud Platform: Innovations in Availability, Deployment and Scalability with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes
20.00 - Jonny Muir : Develop with Purpose

Entry:
Go to reception, there will be someone there to guide you to where the meetup is taking place.