WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Sep 3, 2025

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Demo Time, Live Coding, End-to-End Testing and more

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Elio Struyf

Live coding demos are notoriously fragile. Elio's open-source Demo Time extension eliminates presentation anxiety by letting you script your entire workflow for flawless technical storytelling.

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#1 about 6 min

Automating manual workflows to learn software development

Transitioning from manual document formatting to automated utility scripts saves administrative hours and introduces practical programming concepts.

#2 about 4 min

Developing visual studio code extensions for personal productivity

Building custom editor extensions automates repetitive developer workflows and expands personal utility toolkits.

#3 about 4 min

Leveraging robust extension APIs for developer ecosystems

A well-defined extension architecture enables community-driven tool growth and highly adaptable development environments.

#4 about 8 min

Evaluating security risks of agentic artificial intelligence browsers

Allowing artificial intelligence to autonomously execute browser actions introduces significant phishing vulnerabilities and privacy liabilities.

#5 about 3 min

Navigating data privacy and artificial intelligence training consent

Default permissions in popular mobile applications expose personal photo data to artificial intelligence training models unless manually disabled.

#6 about 7 min

Understanding hardware compatibility constraints of legacy personal computers

Early computer hardware implemented slow-down features to maintain backwards compatibility with timing-dependent software and copy protection mechanisms.

#7 about 6 min

Managing excessive system notifications through terminal commands

Removing hidden operating system interface functionalities forces developers to rely on command-line workarounds for bulk task management.

#8 about 2 min

Simplifying complex video processing commands using local models

Integrating local large language models into command-line workflows translates natural language requests into complex execution flags.

#9 about 6 min

Composing digital music patterns through code using strudel

Writing audio tracks via programmatic syntax offers advanced control over digital instruments and dynamically generated sound filters.

#10 about 11 min

Automating live coding presentations with vs code extensions

Scripting editor environments eliminates live typing errors and manages application configurations for software demonstration sessions.

#11 about 8 min

Configuring scripted software demonstrations via visual interface editors

Creating sequential task automations within an editor enables seamless execution of complex tool integrations like artificial intelligence chat.

#12 about 5 min

Promoting open-source availability for presentation automation tools

Distributing demonstration tools freely encourages community feedback and broadens adoption across technical conference speakers.

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Alternatives to risky live coding demonstrations on stage

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Eliminating live coding risks with visual studio code extensions

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Performing live coding in front of a large audience

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5:32 min

The practicality and pressure of live coding presentations

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2:41 min

Setting the stage for software security demos

Vandana Verma Sehgal · LIVE

2:15 min

Observing developer tool ecosystems during pair programming

Anil Kumar Krishnashetty · World Congress 2022