Chris Gilbert

"Simple app, one weekend with AI tools. Two weeks later: four abandoned repos, nothing working." Gert shares what he learned building with AI agents - and the structured workflow that actually delivers. Read: blog.gertjvr.com/articles/202...
#AI #SoftwareDevelopment

A laptop displaying the first slide from a PowerPoint presentation titled "What makes a real MVP?". The laptop is on a table in a grandstand, overlooking the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Thanks to the amazing organisers that put on DDD Perth, the sponsors that fund it, and the army of amazing volunteers that make it possible. Rizal Farok was the best hype-agent a speaker could hope for, driving people into the room with promises of a "life-changing talk"! 🙇

We build a lot of MVP's at @sixpivot.bsky.social, from bootstrapped to enterprise. Get in touch if you want to talk about yours.

I spoke about MVP's. What they aren't, what they are, how to size them, how to scope them, and how to deliver them. The feedback I've received was fantastic, and I'm hoping to give this talk to many more people in the future.

🟢 To see some amazing talks (Kate Kirwin and @rendle.dev book-ended the day perfectly)
🟢 Some amazing discussions with people after the session
🟢 A beautiful tea towel
🟢 A brief catch-up with some Perth friends
🟢 Very little sleep

I flew 7.5 hours to speak at @dddperth.bsky.social and I didn't even get a lousy t-shirt!

But I did get...

The real value is the friends we make along the way

YouTube video by SixPivot 5 Questions with Newt | Episode 1: Developer Skills in the AI Era

What skills matter most for developers when AI is everywhere? Our Principal Consultant, Andrew Newton, shares why companies will continue to value human developers and which skills become even more critical in the AI era. Watch his insights: youtu.be/sP1-_GkzPUc
#DeveloperSkills #AI #TechCareers

YouTube video by SixPivot AI Hype | Brilliant or BS?

Our founder, Faith Rees, cuts through the AI noise with some much-needed reality checks.

She's asking the questions that actually matter: What problems are you really trying to solve? What's your data situation?

Sometimes the best strategy is knowing when NOT to use AI.

Watch youtu.be/YPckFCCQZ5g

Thanks to the support of SixPivot, a limited number of tickets are available for people from diverse backgrounds, or those experiencing financial hardship, to attend DDD Brisbane 2025.

If this applies to you (or someone you know), you can apply for a sponsored ticket 👇

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Life hacks!

This was a fantastic talk. Thank you @rendle.dev for the important and timely message and amazing delivery. #dddperth

Great crowd today. I can collapse now 😂 #dddperth

One of the more picturesque places to prep for a talk. #dddperth

Best hair at the conference. #dddperth

The most nerve wracking part of conference day isn't giving the talk - it's getting through each meal without dropping food on yourself. #dddperth

Found breakfast at the City View Cafe #dddperth

See you soon @dddperth.bsky.social

Wait until you try an ergo mouse and keyboard! (if you're not already) The Logitech MX Vertical is great, once you learn to stop capsizing it.

Oh to be in the room when they argued about what that number should be.

Tickets for DDD Brisbane 2025 are on sale now, and we’re already welcoming over 150 attendees who’ve booked their spot!

Be part of the DDD Brisbane community: www.dddbrisbane.com

DDD Brisbane is a not-for-profit community event run by developers, for developers. Each year, 500 software professionals come together to learn, share, and connect,

✉️ Email sponsorship@dddbrisbane.com to grab a copy of our 2025 prospectus.

DDD Brisbane - Saturday, 6 December 2025 DDD Brisbane is a non profit community event run by developers for developers. Anyone can submit a session to the event and delegates then vote on the sessions they want to see.

DDD Outback was amazing, but now it’s time to head back to the city 👉DDD Brisbane 2025 is on the horizon.

🎤 Talks by the community, chosen by the community.
💻 Run by developers, for developers.
📅 Registration opens 26 August.

Watch this space for more updates!

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DDD Outback 2025 | Damian Maclennan I just got back from one of the most fun weekends in a long time. 40 software nerds, camping by a river next to a pub in the middle of nowhere. This was DDD Outback, hosted at the iconic Nindigully Pu...

I finally finished up my blog post about last weekends amazing @dddbrisbane.bsky.social DDD Outback event.
I am still buzzing from it, it was a very special weekend.

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Campfire stories after #dddoutback

One attendee has already arrived! Y'all are keen! #dddoutback

Wish you were here too. Next time!

Current status: repeatedly going over sound lists, to-do lists, etc for tomorrow. Not long now... #dddoutback

My Melbourne conference buddy is probably @aaron-powell.com. Many whiskeys.