Why Software Testing Is a Waste of Time + Repuation Formula

Agenda
6:00 - 6:30: Networking and Food sponsored by Codiac.io
6:30 - 8:00: Quick Codiac demo followed by short talks ending with a raffle
8 - ? : Go to a nearby bar to continue conversation

Parking
Parking near Embarc is paid. There is street parking, 717 Parking lots, and nearby City lots/garages.
There is no event this day so prices should be reasonable.
Once inside Embarc there should be a sign where to go and a receptionist to check you in.

Why Software Testing Is a Waste of Time
Testing software takes up a lot of time in the software development process, often the same time if not more than the time required for the development itself. Just like development, testing also requires continued maintenance efforts. This (rightfully so) makes a lot of people in different roles, be it managers, developers or even testers question whether or not that time effort is really justified. With more and more companies deploying every 10 minutes or even less start to wonder: why invest time in testing when you can rollback issues in a matter of seconds, in some cases even automatically?
Learn more about common pitfalls, time wasters, and what you can do to make your testing strategy more efficient in this talk!

François Martin
François Martin is a senior full stack software engineer at Karakun AG, living in Switzerland. He is an active open source contributor and co-author of the two open source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, an active member of the Swiss Testing Board, and participates in the working group of Advanced and Expert level at ISTQB. He is also a co-author of the ISTQB Test Analyst v4.0 and the upcoming Security Test Analyst syllabus.

The Reputation Formula: Turbocharge Your Developer Career
Get ready to level up your career in software development with the secret sauce just for developers - the "Reputation Formula" that can skyrocket your professional journey in the software world!
This presentation will break it all down for you, revealing the insider tips and tricks to shape your reputation as a software developer. This session is a tailor-made roadmap for your success in the coding career!
You'll learn about the good stuff like staying laser-focused, gaining visibility in the developer community, taking action, improving your coding skills, giving back to the open source world, showing responsibility, and being consistent. These earn you trust and respect from your fellow developers and industry leaders.
The presentation is full of real-life coding stories and will include answering your questions in a lively Q&A session. It's like a developer's masterclass on how to own your coding journey.
So, if you're a developer ready to power up your coding career, don't miss this chance to discover the Reputation Formula. It's time to level up your code game and make your mark in the software world.

Bruno Souza
Since 1995, Bruno has been helping Java developers advance their careers and work on exciting projects. A recognized Java Evangelist and Java Champion, as well as a board member of the Java Community Process, Bruno founded and leads SouJava, the Brazilian Java Users Society. In his book, "Developer Career Masterplan," Bruno shares insights on career development for senior developers, topics he further explores in his Code4.life project.