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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Apr 1, 2026

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Building The World’s Worst Image Editor™

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , David Benson

Can building the world's worst image editor make you a better developer? Discover how ditching canvas APIs to manually manipulate JPEG binaries unlocks foundational skills AI cannot replace.

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3:56 min

Preserving retro tech demos and interactive browser captchas

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Exploring esoteric programming languages and unconventional input methods

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Uncovering hidden vulnerabilities and bloat in web ecosystems

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Balancing developer productivity tools with digital nostalgia

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Pushing back against predictable AI interfaces

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Mitigating security and privacy risks in developer content

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