The Developers Conference is an annual event organised by the Mauritius Software Craftsmanship Community. It is by far the largest gathering of software craftsman, web devs, sysadmins, designers, testers and the younger generation of aspiring professionals. The conference lasts for three days and has simultaneous sessions, which comprise of presentations, technical demos, workshops and panel discussions. This year the conference will have five simultaneous tracks and one meeting room will be dedicated to workshops.
The Cloud Native Mauritius Chapter will have a few sessions of their own lined up at the Developers Conference.
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9:00 AM +04
Panel Discussion: Cloud Native Strategies for Mauritian Businesses
in-personThis panel discussion explores the transformative power of cloud-native strategies in driving digital business success. Experts will delve into how adopting cloud-native approaches accelerates development cycles, enhances scalability, and fosters innovation. Key topics include leveraging microservices, containers, and serverless architectures to optimize performance and reduce time-to-market. The discussion will also highlight automation tools and practices that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). Attendees will gain insights into best practices and real-world applications, empowering them to navigate the complexities of digital transformation with agility and precision.
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1:00 PM +04
Quantity over Quality: A Kubernetes Tale
in-personThis session aims at casting some light on the massive complex framework that is Kubernetes, so that you too can shout "btw i use kubernetes" with pride. You will finally understand the technical jargon surrounding Kubernetes, as well as how each component works together seamlessly when deploying applications. After this session, you will be well equipped to embark on a Kubernetes-related adventure of your own, be it as a developer of system administrator.
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10:00 AM +04
Kubernetes Bootcamp
in-personAre you ready to learn Kubernetes, the leading container orchestration platform? Join our Kubernetes Bootcamp and dive deep into containerization, Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Through a hands-on lab, you'll gain practical experience with essential tools like kubectl and Helm. This bootcamp is perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals eager to enhance their cloud-native application management skills. By the end, you'll be proficient in deploying, managing, and scaling applications in a Kubernetes environment.
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1:00 PM +04
SUSE Bootcamp — Enterprise Container Management (ECM) and Enterprise Container Security (ECS)
in-personEnterprise Container Management (ECM)
Embark on the future of container management with SUSE Enterprise Container Management (ECM). Experience streamlined orchestration, enhanced security, and seamless deployment across hybrid cloud environments. Unveil its intuitive interface, advanced automation capabilities, and robust monitoring tools in our technical presentation and live demo showcasing effortless container life-cycle management.
Enterprise Container Security (ECS)
Unlock the pinnacle of container security with SUSE Enterprise Container Security (ECS)! Safeguard your containerized environments with proactive threat detection, comprehensive vulnerability management, and runtime protection. Immerse in our technical presentation, unveiling ECS's cutting-edge features, followed by a live demo showcasing its real-time threat response capabilities.
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3:00 PM +04
Linux for the Cloud Native Practitioner
in-personIn this session, we will cover almost everything that a Cloud Native Practitioner requires as essential skills in order to work with Linux. This session will be useful for an aspiring DevOps, professionals seeking roles in SRE, and even developers and QA testers who happen to have a workload on a Linux environment.
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9:00 AM +04
Achieving Zero downtime Deployment in Banking Applications
in-personEmbark on a journey of insights as the process of implementing zerodowntime deployment in the dynamic realm of banking applications is discussed. With millions of logins daily, substantial challenges were encountered, but commensurate rewards were achieved.
In this session, the adoption of Kubernetes will be explored, playing a pivotal role in the quest for seamless deployment. Experiences will be shared, delving into the hurdles faced, and lessons learned from several failed attempts that ultimately led to success.
Through a real-world case study, the transformative impact on the work-life balance of software engineers and the substantial improvement in customer experience for millions of users will be showcased. The approach taken will be detailed, illustrating how maintenance and bug fixes during peak usage were facilitated, while also elevating overall system resilience.