WeAreDevelopers

We are thrilled that David Simas, Managing Director at Emerson Collective, officially opened the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024 🚀 He delivered an inspiring talk about remembering who we are and who we represent, sharing thought-provoking insights on our responsibilities towards communities! Simas truly captivated the audience with personal stories and introduced an interesting framework focused on self-leadership, leading others, and serving within our own communities 🌐 For those who missed it, the session was recorded and can be rewatched on the Congress app: https://lnkd.in/dhZzEyFB #WeAreDevs #WWC24 #WADWorldCongress24

🦆✨ Duck Norris was one of the highlights of the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024, posing for countless selfies and bringing smiles to everyone who saw it. But even the hardest-working ducks deserve a break! Now, Duck Norris is soaking up the sun on the French Riviera 🌞 While it recharges, we’re already planning its next big adventure. Stay tuned — there’s more to come from our rubber duck friend! #DuckNorris #wearedevs #WWC24

Nearly 50% of developers prefer in-person interviews, which they believe allow for a more genuine interaction. Video calls are the second most popular format, preferred by 20.6% of developers, highlighting a significant acceptance of remote interview techniques 💡 Explore how developers perceive and respond to different stages of the recruitment process in the second chapter of our #Wanted and #Misunderstood Developer Survey 2024. ⬇ Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d6KAZKSH

Eurowings Digital joined as a partner at this year's WeAreDevelopers World Congress! Here’s a look at some of the highlights ✈ 🎙️ From the workshop “Building Tomorrow's Web: Micro Frontend with Module Federation 2.0” led by Manas Diyali, Mahendra Hirapra, and Rohit Ranjan to “Enhancing Developer Experience During Architecture Modernization” with Mauricio Frias and Shailesh Kumar Pathak – these sessions were a must-attend for developers. 💼 Tech Recruiting Summit on the Purple Stage: Eva-Maria Weidner led an insightful discussion on “Creating Healthy High-Performing Organizations - The Missing Link,” providing valuable strategies for building strong teams. 🎯 Career Development Session: Katryn Dmytruk's talk on “Planning and Prioritization as a Secret Key to a Successful Career” offered practical tips for personal and professional growth, leaving attendees inspired. 🎁 Booth Fun: The Eurowings Digital booth was a hub of excitement with a fun raffle giving attendees the chance to win travel vouchers, alongside cool goodies that everyone loved. 🏢 Showcasing Innovation: Eurowings Digital showcased their role as a leading tech company, sharing insights into their operations and the connection to their parent company. A big thank you to the Eurowings Digital team for joining us and making this event truly memorable! #WeAreDevs #WWC24 #EurowingsDigital

Developer communities are dynamic and impactful, fueled by a collective passion for coding. By contributing and sharing code across various platforms, developers connect, learn, and drive innovation 🚀 Rajeev Rajan, CTO at Atlassian, joined an insightful panel discussion, alongside Angie Jones, Scott Hanselman, and Sead Ahmetovic: 🌐 The Power of Developer Communities 🎥 Watch the full session here from the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024: https://lnkd.in/d8hBt2qg #WeAreDevs #WWC24

Jelena Jelusic, Founder & Director at INSPO Consulting took the Blue Stage at the Tech Recruiting Summit 2024 and led an insightful discussion on: 🌐 Engineering Management Meetup Success Story Discover How to Host Events Engineers Love In this talk, Jelena discusses the Engineering Management Meetup in Croatia, addressing challenges in finding engineering managers, the company's approach to developing them, and the benefits of the meetup for employer branding and community building. 🎥 Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dHMHjg7P #WeAreDevs #WWC24

The Highlights of Chapter 1 (Work-Life Balance) from our Developer Survey 2024 💡 🔎 Flexible working hours, a 3+2 hybrid model, and paid time off are essential for maintaining work-life balance 🍎 IT professionals are aiming for increased flexibility, better use of mental wellness apps, and effective AI integration in current work models 👔 The role of the office is still up for debate; however, developers show a strong preference for remote work options 📈 The recent tech layoffs have resulted in a noticeable increase in workload for many 🌍 High satisfaction with work-life balance practices was reported in Northern and Eastern Europe, and the UK ⬇ Download the full report to get insights and discover key trends from both the tech community and HR professionals: https://lnkd.in/d6KAZKSH

Communities are incredibly powerful, especially when driven by shared passion. In these spaces, whether among developers or other groups, members come together to support one another, learn collectively, and grow together, creating environments where everyone thrives and innovation flourishes. Angie Jones, Global VP of Developer Relations TBD joined an insightful panel discussion, alongside Scott Hanselman, Rajeev Rajan, and Sead Ahmetovic: 🌐 The Power of Developer Communities 🎥 Watch the full session here from the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024: https://lnkd.in/d8hBt2qg #WeAreDevs #WWC24

Developers utilize multiple strategies to enhance their profiles and ensure they stand out to recruiters and hiring managers 💡 A mix of traditional methods and more skill-based strategies highlights an interesting evolution in the tech job market, reflecting developers’ efforts to adapt and remain competitive. What makes tailoring CVs an effective job search strategy? Which platforms do developers prefer when being approached by recruiters? ⬇ Download the full #Wanted #Misunderstood Developer Survey here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/d6KAZKSH

Generative AI has captured the imagination of the public by storm, and it feels like there is a hot new large language model (LLM) being announced every other day. Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community at Microsoft led an insightful discussion on: 🌐 AI: Superhero or Supervillain? How and Why In this talk, Scott dives into the science behind LLMs, explains what they can and can’t do, and uncovers how we can use generative AI to make our lives better as developers and humans. 🎥 Watch the full session here from the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024: https://lnkd.in/dPp8s-5S #WeAreDevs #WWC24