Designers and developers work on different timelines—designers look to the future while developers build from what’s already been designed. They speak different languages and follow different processes. How can we bridge these gaps and build a more collaborative development process? In this talk, we will explore the integration of modern techniques and AI-driven tools to enhance design systems, fostering improved communication between cross-functional teams. By leveraging artificial intelligence, we can not only boost productivity and innovation but also create a more harmonious and efficient workflow for both designers and developers

In this talk, you'll learn how to apply low-level networking concepts borrowed from the Internet to high-level applications, through a real-life example - the messaging system Jam uses for their browser extension. Just as the internet is a distributed system, so is the browser, it turns out. So Jam's messaging system's architecture is based off of TCP/IP stack to provide reliable messaging guarantees.

We'll review the architecture of The Internet (the TCP/IP stack), followed by explaining the components of a browser extension. Then we'll dive into the architecture of the messaging system, followed by some code examples.

By the end, you'll either feel a bit more comfortable in your knowledge of distributed systems, or think that building a browser extension is an absolute flaming mess--but we hope it's the former!

Aren't You Tired of Repeating Yourself?

Tired of repeating the same code over and over again in your React projects? In this talk, we'll discover the power of headless components, a design pattern that separates the logic from the presentation layer, allowing you to create reusable and flexible UI components. We'll explore how headless components can simplify your development process, saving you both time and effort. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, join us to discover how headless components can help you streamline your React development and create high-quality, customizable UIs.