Beyond the Code: A Transformational Developer Experience

Build Stuff is a transformational experience that combines resonance, alignment, and innovation in coding and technology.

For 14 years, Build Stuff conference has been a cornerstone event in the software development community, drawing attendees who seek not just knowledge, but the unique energy that fuels their professional growth.

At Build Stuff, you don’t just listen to talks—you tune into a frequency of innovation, syncing your development skills with the right people, the right environment, and the right inspiration. It’s where resonance meets action, and where code meets creativity. Attendees come here to learn about emerging trends, cutting-edge tools, and best practices that shape the future of software development.

Join Me at Build Stuff 2025 – A Message from Founder Neringa Young

Trending topics at Build Stuff 2025

Build Stuff is more than just a tech conference—it’s a space where developers grow, innovate, and thrive both professionally and personally. While we dive deep into cutting-edge technologies like AI-powered automation, cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and high-performance architecture, we also recognize that true success in tech isn’t just about writing better code—it’s about nurturing the people who build it.

  • AI & Automation in Development

    AI-powered coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)

    Automating testing and deployment with AI

    AI-driven debugging and performance optimization

    Machine learning in software engineering

  • Software Architecture & Scalability

    Monolithic vs. microservices architecture

    Event-driven architecture & messaging systems

    Cloud-native and serverless computing

    Containerization & Kubernetes for scalability

  • Secure Coding & Cybersecurity

    Cryptography & secure coding practices

    Zero-trust security & privacy engineering

    API security & authentication best practices

    DevSecOps: Integrating security into CI/CD

  • DevOps & Modern Development Workflows

    ● CI/CD pipelines & automation

    ● Infrastructure as code

    ● Feature flagging & progressive deployment strategies

    ● Observability, monitoring, and logging

  • Coding Best Practices & Performance Optimization

    ● Test-Driven Development (TDD) & automated testing

    ● Performance profiling & optimization strategies

    ● Code refactoring & reducing technical debt

    ●Advanced debugging techniques

  • APIs, Integration & Low-Code Development

    ● Best practices for API design & documentation

    ● GraphQL vs. REST: When to use which

    ● Low-code & no-code platforms for rapid development

    ● API gateways, rate limiting, and versioning

  • Database Engineering & Optimization

    ● Choosing the right database

    ● Query optimization & indexing strategies

    ● Database sharding & replication for high availability

    ● Event sourcing & real-time data processing

  • IoT, Web3 & Emerging Technologies

    ● Blockchain & decentralized applications

    ● Internet of Things (IoT) & embedded systems

    ● Quantum computing applications

    ● Edge computing & 5G infrastructure

  • Frontend & Full-Stack Development

    ● Modern frontend frameworks & performance tuning
    ● State management & UI performance optimization

    ● WebAssembly & optimizing JavaScript execution

    ● Progressive Web Apps & mobile-first development

  • Testing & Quality Assurance

    ● Automated testing strategies: unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

    ● Mutation testing & property-based testing

    ● Performance & load testing for scalable applications

    ● Contract testing for microservices & API stability

    ●Continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines

  • Tech Leadership, Productivity & Sustainable Work Culture

    ● Engineering management & scaling teams

    ● Effective code reviews & collaborative development

    ● Agile methodologies & DevOps culture

    ● Developer productivity tools & best practices
    ● Recognizing and preventing developer burnout
    ● Work-life balance strategies in high-paced tech environments
    ● Building psychologically safe teams & inclusive workplaces
    ● Managing energy levels for long-term career growth

  • Inner Debugging & Mental Well-Being

    ● Meditation & mindfulness for developers

    ● Breathwork techniques for stress management

    ● Focus & clarity strategies in high-pressure environments

    ● The connection between mental health and coding efficiency