Developer, Presenter/Teacher, Open source advocate, Ultimate frisbee player & Board game hoarder.
I love the fact that I get to code for a living, but I am also incredibly passionate about sharing, collaborating and helping others on their dev journey!
I also have a growing YouTube channel (youtube.com/benkadel), where I try to make entertaining & educational content about programming, the tech industry and specific tutorials to breakdown complex topics.
I adore presenting, story-telling and just generally engaging with an audience. If I am able to make life, even just a little brighter for someone then I have succeeded!
Ben Kadel
Principal Platform Engineer for Android at Babbel
Keeping Up With Android – How to Stay Relevant
Join this unconference-style session designed for interactive group discussion. Whether you want to share your insights or simply learn from others, everyone is welcome in this community-driven learning experience.
In the fast-paced world of Android development, staying current and continually honing your skills is essential for career growth and relevance. With constant advancements, new tools, libraries and APIs emerging…it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, have FOMO and feel like you are being left behind. In this roundtable we’ll discuss:
- How do you prioritize what new technologies or trends to focus on?
- What are some effective strategies or habits you use to continually hone your skills while balancing a busy work schedule?
- How do you assess whether a new technology is worth investing time and energy into learning?
- Can you share any resources, communities, or platforms that have been particularly helpful in staying up to date?
- How do you prevent burnout?
Talk Title
Escape from Planet Regex – Kotlin to the Rescue
Calling All Aspiring Space Adventurers: Join the Elite Crew of the USS Singleton (the Federation's greatest explorer class vessel) Today!
Embark on the thrilling adventure of a lifetime with the intrepid crew of the Singleton, as you navigate an uncharted (possibly dangerous) galaxy, where mastering Regex is not just an option—it's a matter of life-or-death!
During your travels you'll uncover; not only a deep understanding of Regex itself (from basics to advanced), but also how to wield Kotlin to conquer any pattern matching challenge you face, equipping you with invaluable lifelong regex power!
If that excites you, then signing up to the legendary personnel of the USS Singleton is for you! Here are just a few of the Benefits of the Job:
* Properly learn Regex - From Amateur to Professional, so that you can actually put the knowledge to use!
* Learn Kotlin APIs to work with Regex
* Explore the vast cosmos & become an Intergalactic Hero having your name sung through the ages! (...possibly)
Due to § 213-B:USSF Mandatory disclosure of hazardous workplaces; we must add: Possible “Challenges” of the role:
* Ship may crash, leaving the crew stranded on an alien world
* Possible loss of sanity and/or limbs
* High chance of death.
…But no need to worry, with the Captain & the crew of the USS Singleton, you are in very safe hands…So, what are you waiting for?
Become a fabled starfarer today and unlock the secrets of Regex… ... Before it’s too late…