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TEQnation 2021: Rob Knight & Peter Andersson – Everything you Wanted to Know about Kubernetes

Kubernetes is often talked about as being integral to the future of computing, but it is rarely explained. As a developer, where do you begin, and how do you find your place in this new world? In this session, we will cover the basics of Kubernetes that every developer needs. Using an interactive Q&A format […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Bouke Nijhuis – The art of bug fixing

Every developer has to fix bugs, but hardly anyone talks about it. Creating greenfield applications is cool, but would it not be more beneficial for you to learn something you will do more often? I think every developer would benefit from sharpening this skill. In this talk I will show you what I have learned […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Todd Sharp – My Journey to Create Hot Sauce Using IoT, Messaging & Micronaut

It all started with a small project to pass the time during The Great Quarantine of 2020. I bought some chiles from the local farmer’s market (with proper face coverings and social distancing, of course), fermented my first batch of hot sauce, and shared it with a few friends around the globe. I had no […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Bram Zijlstra & Joanna Krajewska – You can judge a video by its cover

With the rise in popularity of video streaming services, many traditional TV operators want to offer a similar platform to their viewers. One of the key aspects of a good user experience for streaming platforms is having thumbnails that are visually interesting and informative about the content. During this session, we describe how we create […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021: A. Chatzizacharias – How to train ML agents to do fun things using Unity3D.

While machine learning is often used for image recognition, speech recognition and the such, people tend to forget that there is another industry making full use of machine learning. The games industry. Within the games industry companies have been using machine learning to train their NPCs (non-player characters) a plethora of things. From basic combat […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Kory Becker – Self-Programming Artificial Intelligence

Is it possible for a computer program to write its own programs? While this kind of idea could seem far-fetched, it may actually be closer than we think. This presentation introduces “AI Programmer”, a machine learning system, which can automatically generate full software programs requiring only minimal human guidance. The system uses genetic algorithms coupled […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Nadia Alshahwan – Improving the Quality of Apps at Facebook with Virtual Alpha

Apps use Alpha and Beta programs to test changes on a smaller scale before releasing to the wider user population. This helps limit the impact of code quality issues on the wider population. However, Alpha and Beta programs are still subjecting real users to crashes and performance issues which is something we always want to […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Erwin de Gier – HOWTO: Get rid of your fear of bugs!

Mobile apps can be used for productivity, entertainment and communication, but did you know they can also be used for science? In this talk we will explain how we developed a mobile app to aid research on anxiety treatment. Children with specific fobia, like fear of spiders or dogs, can mitigate these fears by practising. […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Sohan Maheshwar – 6 technology predictions for the future

2020 was a year unlike any other. Companies and businesses of all sizes and governments new and old had to change across all facets, and technology helped manage these changes. Rather than slow us down, 2020 accelerated our shift to a digital world, and we won’t go back any time soon. This talk is about […]

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July 3, 2021

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TEQnation 2021 – Soham edited – GraphQL-ify your APIs

GraphQL is query language for APIs, but what are the advantages and how would one implement such in their microservices/APIs. In this session, I will go through the basics of GraphQL, different aspects of GraphQL and architecture of such APIs. There will be a demo/live-coding on, how 3 different ways we can implement GraphQL for […]

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July 3, 2021

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