Christian Heilmann

Aug 20, 2025 • World Congress 2025

Five things in tech that matter and we have to make work

As AI automates coding, your social skills are becoming more important than your technical abilities. It’s the key to a sustainable career.

#1about 7 minutes

The rise and fall of the programmable web

Early tools like Yahoo Pipes and YQL enabled data mashups but ultimately failed due to a lack of monetization for their APIs.

#2about 2 minutes

Embracing the automation of software development

AI tools like GitHub Copilot can automate the boring parts of coding, freeing up developers to focus on more important tasks like maintenance.

#3about 2 minutes

The security risks of AI agents and generated code

AI agents can introduce security vulnerabilities like slot squatting, where they request malicious packages that don't exist until created by attackers.

#4about 2 minutes

Why soft skills matter more in the age of AI

As coding becomes more automated, human skills like communication, collaboration, and handling pull requests become critical for career success.

#5about 3 minutes

Combating outdated information in learning resources

LLMs and platforms like Stack Overflow can amplify outdated solutions, highlighting the need to focus on the 'why' behind code, not just the 'how'.

#6about 1 minute

A call to stop gatekeeping in the tech community

Statements that define a 'professional developer' create exclusive environments and should be avoided to foster a more inclusive industry.

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The rise and fall of the programmable web

Embracing the automation of software development

The security risks of AI agents and generated code

Why soft skills matter more in the age of AI

Combating outdated information in learning resources

A call to stop gatekeeping in the tech community

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Remote

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