The Future of Engineering and a Christmas Past
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Great speakers and great pizzas - as usual.
Talk One:
AI Specification Driven Development (SDD) - unlocking the future of software development
Riley Ramone, Senior Product Engineer, John Lewis Partnership
Join us for a deep dive into AI-Specification Driven Development (SDD), a framework designed to revolutionise how the Product Listing Page (PLP) team at John Lewis builds and enhances online shopping experiences. This talk will explore leveraging AI as a collaborative co-pilot throughout the development lifecycle, from initial concept to code generation. Discover how specifications, iterative refinement, and rigorous quality assurance - all powered by AI - can lead to consistent, high-quality, and efficient product delivery. Learn practical workflows for new and existing large codebases. We'll cover best practices for prompt engineering, version control, and establishing robust code standards to ensure optimal AI output. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to embrace cutting-edge development methodologies and drive innovation within software development.
Riley says: "Come along to my talk and get yourself out of vibes based development and start building production ready software with AI."
Riley Ramone has over two decades of experience building digital products from concept to launch, including as a founder and CTO of multiple ventures. As a Product Engineer at John Lewis Partnership, he focuses on frontend innovation and engineering excellence.
Talk Two:
Mystery Waitrose Christmas - Revisited
Ben Lourence, Staff Engineer, John Lewis Partnership
As we approach the run up to Christmas (which starts in September if you work in Waitrose !) we will be reflecting on how Waitrose created a compelling mystery with the engineering department.
Ben Lourence is a Staff Engineer at the John Lewis Partnership who has worked across several teams in the Waitrose domain. He has a keen passion for software development and is always looking to improve his skills through first-hand experience building innovative applications.