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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Mar 11, 2026

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - 11ty and a11y

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Kitty Giraudel

Kitty Giraudel proves why server-side generation beats runtime JavaScript. Discover how to build lightning-fast, fully accessible static sites with Eleventy while navigating today's AI and security traps.

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#1 about 3 min

Navigating the job market and engineering management opportunities

Transitioning between developer and engineering management roles requires flexibility in a fluctuating technical job market.

#2 about 4 min

Serving markdown files to artificial intelligence web crawlers

Providing raw markdown content to crawler bots strips unnecessary boilerplate and reduces token consumption for large language models.

#3 about 4 min

Evaluating artificial intelligence code generation for structural correctness

Code generated by large language models often mimics plausible patterns while obscuring critical performance bottlenecks and bugs.

#4 about 5 min

Privacy implications and compliance risks of wearable smart glasses

Continuous background recording by smart glasses introduces severe ethical dilemmas regarding public surveillance and data privacy.

#5 about 4 min

Mitigating supply chain attacks via automated post-install hooks

Disabling execution scripts during dependency installations limits the attack vector for malicious payload injections on developer machines.

#6 about 6 min

De-anonymizing internet user identities with large language models

The capability of algorithms to cross-reference seemingly harmless data points severely threatens online anonymity and digital pseudonyms.

#7 about 4 min

Exposing application programming interface vulnerabilities in robotic devices

Poorly secured device tokens grant unauthorized individuals widespread control and access to private geographical tracking data.

#8 about 4 min

Integrating artificial intelligence agents into personal productivity suites

Granting automated agents complete control over personal file systems creates major concerns around unintended data manipulation and privacy.

#9 about 5 min

Analyzing dark patterns and user psychology in digital kiosks

Deliberately confusing user interfaces function to impose time pressure and manipulate customers into expanding their transactional habits.

#10 about 2 min

Examining the historical evolution of web design practices

Early unconventional decisions in hypertext markup language layout reveal foundational ideas that eventually shaped modern web standards.

#11 about 4 min

Measuring soft navigation performance in single-page applications

Advancements in web browser APIs allow precise tracking of user interactions without relying on traditional full-page loads.

#12 about 4 min

Verifying authentic industry news against fabricated technology headlines

Identifying factual developments from fictional scenarios highlights current boundaries in technological innovation and consumer electronics capabilities.

#13 about 4 min

Generating automated document outlines in static site frameworks

Extracting heading elements sequentially during the build phase ensures reliable table of contents generation without runtime execution.

#14 about 3 min

Utilizing template languages for robust markup compilation processes

Applying processing layers allows developers to manipulate underlying source files dynamically before writing static output natively into browsers.

#15 about 4 min

Maintaining control over frontend architecture with lightweight abstractions

Selecting tools that resolve repetitive rendering logic empowers developers to retain absolute control over final output layers.

#16 about 5 min

Integrating local build testing and markdown text editors

Processing content within lightweight text editors supports streamlined markdown structuring and allows embedded validation syntax against rendering failures.

#17 about 2 min

Preserving authentic author voice when drafting technical literature

Depending on generative algorithms to draft entire articles creates emotionally detached outputs that lack distinct character and tone.

#18 about 4 min

Migrating legacy content management systems to markdown platforms

Seamlessly translating extensive historical database entries into functional file structures requires customized extraction hooks and automated reformatting logic.

#19 about 2 min

Prioritizing web accessibility standards for inclusive digital experiences

Deliberate incorporation of accessibility principles during initial development guarantees usable experiences across varying physical capabilities and devices.

Matching moments

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Edvin Teskeredzic Edvin Teskeredzic · World Congress 2026 Europe

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Pushing back against predictable AI interfaces

1:52 min

Adapting modern web architecture for artificial intelligence crawlers

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1:08 min

Why AI prefers HTML but developers need Markdown

André Dietrich André Dietrich +1 · Europe 2026 Virtual

6:00 min

Navigating web element APIs and emerging software vulnerabilities

Chris Heilmann +3 · LIVE

1:55 min

Shifting developer workloads and realistic AI productivity gains

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

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