Legacy code bases get a bad rap, but they are fun puzzles to solve. What should you look for when inheriting a legacy code base, what can you learn from a code review, and how should that affect your recommendations and estimates?

Legacy code bases get a bad rap, but they are fun puzzles to solve. What should you look for when inheriting a legacy code base, what can you learn from a code review, and how should that affect your recommendations and estimates?

The worst part about nerves is that they can make you forget tiny details. Remembering the little things can really elevate the talk experience for your attendees.

Here are some specific, practical tips for creating slides that your audience will get the most out of.

When filling out the actual CFP, the golden rule is to read and follow all of the guidelines.

Now that you’ve found a list of conferences with open applications, how do you pick which ones to submit to?

This post compiles a list of resources I use and like to find open conference CFPs.

The key to a good headshot is a high resolution, square, color photo with a plain background.

Think of your speaker bio as your own personal abstract.

After you have an idea, the next step is to create an abstract that succinctly explains the talk and grabs the audience's (and conference organizers’) attention.