FINAL CALL for CodeMash On-Air! 🚨 The sessions are prepped, the cameras are hot, and the virtual seats are filling up. This is your last chance to secure the 2026 digital pass. Once Friday's keynote starts, the doors to the On-Air vault close for good.

Tomorrow is the day CodeMash goes hybrid! 🔴💻 Our very first CodeMash On-Air broadcast starts in less than 24 hours. We’re streaming the most anticipated 'Mystery Box' sessions straight from the big stage to your screen.

Only 2 days until the signal goes live! 🔴 Missed out on the resort? You can still catch the legendary Kilimanjaro Ballroom sessions from the comfort of your home office.

Your feedback is the source code for how we build future CodeMash events. 🛠️ Think of it as a giant code review for the whole conference. Whether it was a life-changing deep-dive or a session that missed the mark, we want your PR! Ship your feedback: zurl.co/gdWTx

Submitting Session Feedback - CodeMash 2026 - CodeMash

Did you find a session particularly interesting? Was it useful? Was the speaker boring and not engaging? We want to know the good and the bad! Leaving Feedback There are two ways you can give feedback: From QR codes posted outside the room or if the speaker includes their session’s QR code in their presentation. Once you check-in, you can give feedback for a session up to 24 hours. Scan the QR code with any camera or QR code scanner. If you are scanning the QR code for the room, a list of sessions for that day will appear. In [...]

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Are you interested in participating in CTF while you're attending CodeMash? Click here to read about this year's CodeMash CTF: zurl.co/LOx77

Announcing the CodeMash 2026 CTF (Capture the Flag) Competition! - CodeMash

Attention hackers! Remember days gone by, when there was bacon at every turn, and the CodeMash Printer provided wisdom from the shadowed corners of the conference?  Let’s bring those days back, with the 2016-I-mean-2026 edition of the CodeMash CTF! We are returning to the more traditional CTF style this year, with a community managed server, community contributed challenges, and a community of fans that will be awed by your awesomeness as you accept first prize! What is a CTF you say? CTF stands for “Capture the Flag,” and it is a timed competition with a set number of challenges worth [...]

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We’ve worked hard with the Kalahari to create what we hope is a great menu for our conference. Click on the link for a list of what you will find for each meal at the buffet: zurl.co/6Farv (What’s on the CodeMash 2026 menu?) #CodeMash2026 #CodeMash #TechConference2026

Need to professionally broadcast your corporate breakdown? 😅 Tori Brenneison has the satirical guide to rage-quitting with perfectly balanced, passive-aggressive LinkedIn posts. We're talking emojis, narcissism, & finding the 'less brown grass.' zurl.co/w1p50

How do you keep up-to-the-minute on information during the week of CodeMash 2026? Read the following blog post to find out how: zurl.co/idH1x Also in the blog post is a link to our attendee handbook. It is a "what to expect" for when you get to the conference.

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We have an Attendee Handbook accessible HERE which details What To Expect at CodeMash! Check it out after you read this post!   How do you keep up-to-the-minute on information during CodeMash? The following are the “official” communications channels. We know you don’t want to miss anything during the week of the conference; so we hope this helps. Comms 101 We try to keep information up to date as much as possible. Emails. For important announcements leading up to the conference, we send emails. Check your spam folder if you’re not getting them. Twitter. Follow @codemash https://twitter.com/codemash  This channel is used [...]

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CodeMash On-Air: 🚨 100% Digital. 0% Humidity. Introducing CodeMash On-Air! Get live access to 5 pre-selected sessions + bonus content on Friday, Jan 16, PLUS the recordings to watch anytime.

We thought we knew BDD. Then Andrew Knight showed up with BULLDOG-Driven Development. Turns out, prioritizing development and staying focused can be learned from a judgmental Frenchie named Suki. Watch the full (and hilarious) zurl.co/AAgXR #2025CodeMash #BDD #Code

[2025 Lightning Talks] Andrew Knight - Bulldog Driven Development

The final in the trilogy of my lightning talks on High-Powered Rocketry over the years. This one is on the completion of my Level 3 HPR Certification rocket ...

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Level 3 Rocketry achieved. Andrew Fuller details his scratch build, the McLass motor, and the successful flight that targeted Mach 1. This isn't just coding—it's CONSTRUCTING at extreme speeds. 🤯 zurl.co/eU7wF #HPR #Mach1 #CodeMash #2025CodeMash #Lightningtalks

Red Flag Alert: If your "new job offer" requires you to purchase equipment like a laser printer AND GitHub license—it is a scam. Jeanette Kalb exposes the "Anatomy of a Scam Job Offer." Protect yourself. zurl.co/jY92J #CodeMash #JobScams #Security #2025CodeMash

[2025 Lightning Talks] Jeanette Kalb - Anatomy of a Scam Job Offer

Wanna grab a CodeMash 2026 ticket? 👉 https://events.codemash.org/2026CodeMashConference##2025CodeMash #LightningTalks #2026CodeMash #2025LightningTalks #Cod...

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Stop running 183 manual tests just to find your system's breaking point. Tim Terrill explains the power of Smart Load Testing to automate baseline definition and optimize throughput. zurl.co/oriil #LoadTesting #Performance #DevOps #2025CodeMash #lightningtalks

[2025 Lightning Talks] Tim Terrill - Smart Load Testing -

Do you know how much load your system can handle before it breaks? Wanna grab a CodeMash 2026 ticket? 👉 https://events.codemash.org/2026CodeMashConference#...

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The Fediverse: The tool that could democratize information and save democracy. But we need to talk about why it probably won't succeed in its mission. Corporate control vs. ActivityPub standard. Watch Barry Stahl's analysis now. zurl.co/NVcnJ #2025CodeMash

Unconnected ideas = stress. Visualizing them on a whiteboard provides the connection humans crave, transforming chaos into clarity and creativity. Stop letting the brain fog win. Learn the technique in "An Empty Pizza Box." zurl.co/fFpFe #Productivity #TechTips

[2025 Lightning Talks] Heidi Schwartz - An Empty Pizza Box

How to relieve anxiety and stress and become more productive and creative with the power of white-boarding. Pizza will not be provided.Wanna grab #2026CodeMa...

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Locks don't stop you; they just delay you. Learn the theory of "Lock Picking People" to align systems, manage teams, and overcome organizational obstacles. Sometimes, all you need is the right key (or the right jiggle). zurl.co/4wl12 #2025CodeMash #LightningTalks

Stop viewing Sustainable IT as a cost center. View it as a financial differentiator. Kelly Williams provides "The Cynic's Guide": It’s about cost reduction, long-term resilience, and attracting investors. Green tech saves you green. 👉 zurl.co/dDPvR #2025CodeMash

[2025 Lightning Talks] Kelly Williams - The Cynic's Guide to Sustainable IT

Wanna grab #CodeMash2026 ticket? 👉 https://events.codemash.org/2026CodeMashConference#/Sustainable IT isn't just PR for tree huggers and hippies—it cuts cos...

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They found Neptune using only Newtonian math. They discovered Helium on the Sun before finding it on Earth. Determination, not just advanced tech, drives breakthrough. "Reaching for the Stars" is an incredible CodeMash talk. #2025codemash #lightningtalks zurl.co/UrQdz

[2025 Lightning Talks] Wyat Soule - Reaching for the Stars

This talk explores how early space discoveries were made with limited technology, showing that determination and creativity can overcome challenges.Wanna gra...

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Tournament bracket design isn't just luck; it's a Computer Science challenge. Dan Conley shows how single-elimination structures are fundamentally binary trees designed for fairness. Overthink your seeding for maximum reliability. zurl.co/RFho6

[2025 Lightning Talks] Dan Conley - Bracket Design Madness

#2025CodeMash #LightningTalks Ever think about what the best design and seeding is of a single elimination tournament? Ever wanted to OVERTHINK it? Let's ge...

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Hello #AzureCosmosDB Community! I’m excited to share that I will be speaking at the @codemash.bsky.social conference in January. I’ll be leading a workshop on @azurecosmosdb.com and will be available to answer any questions you may have. I hope to see you there and connect with all of you

I'll be speaking at @codemash.bsky.social next month for my second time, but this time I'll have two talks! Get a ticket now if you want to learn about "The Angular Renaissance - Key New Features" or "Comparing Promises, Observables, and Signals". See you in Sandusky!

The ultimate constraint breeds the ultimate innovation. Courtney Yatteau taught Computer Science fundamentals using only calculators. That resourcefulness is how she jumped from teacher to Developer Advocate. zurl.co/QtNAT #2025CodeMash #TeachingTech

[2025 Lightning Talks] Courtney Yatteau - Teaching Computer Science Without Computers

As a young math teacher, I never could've imagined that my unconventional start in computer science would be the first step toward my eventual career switch ...

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IT life means always being connected. Leon Adato calls it techno bondage. After 35 years, he learned the secret to thriving: Unplugging 1 day a week. Stop feeling crushed, rushed, & stretched thin. Are you ready to disconnect? 👉 zurl.co/dlx7m 🎟

[2025 Lightning Talks] Leon Adato - Getting Away from it All

Most folks work during time-off: Email, coding, etc. After 35 yrs in IT I realized this makes me feel crushed, rushed, & stretched thin. Now I disconnect 1 d...

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Deep product knowledge 🤝 Blind spots. Damian Synadinos dives into the testing responsibility debate. Is unit testing enough, or does critical distance require dedicated roles? Why testing is the essential feedback loop to Construct reliable software. zurl.co/1yBxG

[2025 Lightning Talks] Damian Synadinos - Test Camp

Wanna grab a CodeMash 2026 ticket? 👉 https://events.codemash.org/2026CodeMashConference#/Will likely be something about the origins of feedback. I'll add on...

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Do Dumb Questions Exist? They might not, but better questions absolutely do. Swap 'What if I fail?' for 'How fast can I fail?' Questions are guardrails for success, turning overthinking into a superpower. zurl.co/HQO93 Join 👉 zurl.co/dlx7m 🎟

[2025 Lightning Talks] Jeffrey Miller - Do Dumb Questions Exist

Ever gotten a disgusted look when you asked a question? Not fun!Questions are not neutral, but if wielded wisely, they can dramatically improve your results....

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Stop waiting for a late diagnosis. CGMs are now OTC and offer real-time metabolic health feedback. Carl Pritchard shows how leveraging this tech provides the data needed to proactively Add Years to Your Life. zurl.co/ZUAPO #CodeMash #HealthTech #Biohacking

[2025 Lightning Talks] Carl Pritchard - Add Years to Your Life

cgms - now available over the counter - offer near real time visibility into your metabolic health. You can see how various foods and daily activities impac...

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Is a game grid the same as a graph? Dennis Dunn proves the difference is key to innovation. See how merging Hunt the Wumpus and Star Trek allowed him to implement 'Subspace Anomalies' using directional edges and neighborhood connectivity. zurl.co/HIVJK

[2025 Lightning Talks] Dennis Dunn - Implementing Subspace Anomalies in Hunt the Wumpus

Implementing Subspace Anomalies in Hunt the Wumpus - Dennis Dunn#CodeMash Lightning Talks are available to all attendees to apply in giving a 6-minute presen...

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The CodeMash 2026 Session Schedule is LIVE! Find the full schedule here: zurl.co/lPbT1 Not yet bought a ticket? 👉 zurl.co/dlx7m

The Codemash 2026 Session Schedule is Ready! - CodeMash

We are happy to announce that the Codemash 2026 session schedule is officially live!  We tabulated all the results from the session interest survey and were able to use all of that data to pick the best timeslots and rooms for each talk. Please head over to the posted schedule. Click the day on top of the menu to view sessions specific for that day. Time slots are listed on the left.  We really hope that you’ll find this schedule useful for planning what sessions you want to attend so you can get the most out of the conference. Stay [...]

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2025 CodeMash ⚡️ Lightning Talk - Community by Jared Rhodes zurl.co/PptsT via @YouTube Join us 2026 CodeMash community! 👉 zurl.co/DHBWr

2025 CM Lightning Talk - Community - Jared Rhodes

Community - Jared RhodesCodeMash Lightning Talks are available to all attendees to apply in giving a 6-minute presentation on our main stage - Topics range f...

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Our latest report reveals surprising shifts in Linux distribution usage. ✅ Ubuntu is now the most widely used distro, with RHEL close behind. ✅ CentOS Stream usage dropped drastically. ✅ Debian is rising in popularity, while Rocky Linux remains steady. 👇 Full report: tuxcare.com/downloadable...