Stacks Summit 2024 is now officially just one month away! I have been working hard over the past 2 weeks to make sure that this is going to be an amazing event. I feel really good about it. Last week, I revealed the first 5 talks and the feedback has been exciting. I have had a couple common questions that I wanted to make sure that everyone was aware of…
What is the summit schedule?
I am still working with speakers to schedule the exact times for their talks. However, the talks will start at 10am PST and will last for 6 hours each day. See what time that is in your timezone.
There are also optional hangouts 3 times each day… before, in the middle and at the end of each day. Some of the best parts of the conference happen during these hallway track where we get to meet and mingle with other weavers and developers.
We have attendees from all over the globe and this time is the best that we have come up with over the years to cater to weavers from Australia, North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East.
Are the sessions recorded?
Some attendees will not be able to watch some of the talks live. Every session will be recorded and the recordings will be made available as soon as possible. There are no time limits to your access to the videos. If you purchase a ticket to the summit, you will always have access to those videos.
The Next 5 Talks
So here are the next 5 talks that will be at the summit next month. These are some extremely high value talks. I cannot wait to learn from these.
Protect and Prosper: Mastering Backup and Versioning for Stacks Projects
Safeguarding your work through effective backup and versioning strategies is paramount. Join Jannis Rondorf, from inStacks, for a comprehensive dive into the essentials of protecting and managing your Stacks projects. This session will cover everything from the intricacies of internal project package/bundle content to the advantages and disadvantages of various backup strategies, including cloud storage solutions and considerations for project file sizes and warehouse image management. Most importantly, Jannis will provide a hands-on guide to utilizing GitHub for free backup and versioning of your Stacks projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Stacks user, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to implement robust backup and versioning practices, ensuring your projects are secure and efficiently managed.
Breaking Boundaries: Supercharging Foundry with Foundation 6 Swatches
Within the Stacks community, Foundation 6 and Foundry stand as titans, each offering unique advantages for crafting exceptional websites. Typically, users find themselves choosing between these two powerful frameworks, but what if you didn’t have to choose? Join Ryan Smith, of RW Classroom fame, in an enlightening session that breaks down the barriers between Foundation 6 and Foundry. Discover how you can leverage the strengths of both to enhance your web design projects. Ryan will guide you through the innovative process of integrating Foundation 6 swatches into the Foundry theme and stacks, revealing a new level of design flexibility and creativity.
Foundations of Accessibility: Building a Web for All
Join Guy Woodland as he demystifies the essentials of digital accessibility in web development. This enlightening session will cover the fundamentals of the WCAG guidelines, introduce tools for preliminary accessibility testing, such as WAVE and Lighthouse, and emphasize the critical role of manual testing beyond automated checks. Discover the importance of making your web projects inclusive and accessible, ensuring a barrier-free digital experience for all users. Guy’s talk is an invaluable resource for developers looking to integrate accessibility into their workflow from the ground up.
Digital Defenses: Advanced Password Management Strategies
In an era where digital security is more crucial than ever, Scott Pam delves into the vital importance of robust password management for web developers and their clients. Through a series of compelling real-world scenarios, Scott will highlight the common pitfalls and dangers of inadequate password practices, including the repercussions of breaches, phishing attacks, and the alarming simplicity of compromised accounts. This talk will offer invaluable insights into the myriad security risks associated with weak password policies and the steps necessary to safeguard online presences, from websites to social media and financial accounts.
Semantic HTML: Crafting Accessible & SEO-Friendly Web Pages
Take a dive with Bret Carmichael into the often overlooked aspect of web development, semantic HTML. This session is designed to take you back to basics, emphasizing the critical role of using semantic elements — such as , , and — in structuring your web content not just for visual appeal but for accessibility and search engine optimization. Bret will share insights on strategically ordering elements to improve user experience and how structural data can dramatically enhance your site’s visibility to search engines.
I have one more post coming for the last few sessions. But we are not done after that! I am working with all of the developers to put together the biggest and most awesome goodie bag we have ever had for the summit!
Looking forward to seeing you online and as always… Go forth and make your websites great!
Cheers,
Joe