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January 13-16, 2026 | CodeMash.org is a unique event to educate developers on current practices, methodologies and technology trends in variety of platforms and development languages.
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The 2026 CodeMash theme drops: Code. Connect. Construct.

Which one is the most important for YOUR career right now?

1️⃣ Code (Diving deep into skills)
2️⃣ Connect (The hallway track magic)
3️⃣ Construct (Building next-gen solutions)

Let us know your vote! 👇

#CodeMash #TechConference #Developers
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
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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.'
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January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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:
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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.
CodeMash 2026 Communications 101 - CodeMash
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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January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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.
January 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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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January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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. 🤯

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#HPR #Mach1 #CodeMash #2025CodeMash #Lightningtalks
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December 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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.

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#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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December 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.
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#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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December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.

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#2025CodeMash
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December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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."
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#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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December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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).

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#2025CodeMash #LightningTalks
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December 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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December 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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

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[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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December 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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.
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[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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December 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Reposted by Codemash
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
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Reposted by Codemash
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!
December 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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.

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#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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December 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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December 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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.
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[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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December 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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.

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#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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December 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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.

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[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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December 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
2025 CodeMash ⚡️ Lightning Talk - Community by Jared Rhodes

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Join us 2026 CodeMash community!

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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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December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM