Becca ReffordAbstract Our systems are getting astronomically more complex. Modern development paradigms are pushing more and more technical debt into your operational future. In the future we are all distributed systems engineers… but our tools for debugging and understanding them are relics of the more predictable LAMP stack era. What could possibly go wrong? Let’s talk … Read More
Abstract You’ve probably heard of GraphQL, but with so many opinions out there on the internet, it can be hard to figure out if it’s worth your time or something you should be using. In this talk, we’ll be discussing what GraphQL is, when are appropriate use cases for it, and why it’s a great … Read More
Abstract In this talk, you will learn how to leverage persistent data structures to write code that flows like a story. A special kind of story that unfolds itself at the reader’s will. A story where – at any moment – the reader has a clear indication of what is about to happen and the … Read More
Abstract Anyone can learn quantum computing! Join Stewart Smith as he describes his open-source passion project “Q.js” and relates some personal stories from his entanglements with the broader quantum community. What exactly is a quantum computer? What’s it good for, anyhow? And how does Quantum JavaScript fit into the picture? While this talk is for … Read More
Abstract Points and leaderboards. That’s gamification, right? These are a characteristic of some games. They’re not what matters. The essence of a good game is: matching the player’s abilities to the problems they’re solving. The solutions are within reach, and enough of a challenge that the player reaches a flow state. Can we do that … Read More
Abstract AI is generating new business opportunities in every industry imaginable, and it will continue to provide ground-breaking solutions to make life safer, and more efficient. While these technology advancements may solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, they also raise concerns about fairness, discrimination, digital injustice, and bias. In this keynote, we will … Read More
Abstract 40 years ago, we shot antitrust law in the guts, and we let companies led by mediocre idiots no better than their forebears establish monopolies. These donkeys were able to parlay their monopoly winnings into policies that prevented new technologies from supplanting their own. They got to decide who was allowed to compete with … Read More
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From the Chariot Blog We’ve always got great content on the Chariot blog, written by our developers: it’s got over 20 years of tech reviews, tutorials, and more. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary here at Chariot. Check out this post written by our fearless leader and CEO, Mike Rappaport, on how Chariot’s unique approach has … Read More
July 5, 2022 — Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Mike Rappaport, CEO, Chariot Solutions, a software consulting firm, as a 2022 Philadelphia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria … Read More
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The boys are back in town! Host Ken Rimple and Chariot consultants Chris Birster and Drew DeCarme discuss their takeaways from the recent Remix Conf, which took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
