Strange Loop Conference Courses

Training an Autonomous Pentester with Deep RL

Explore deep reinforcement learning for autonomous pentesting, using Metasploit and simulated networks to train an AI agent capable of compromising real-world vulnerable systems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Making Webapps Collaborative with Composable CRDTs

Learn to create collaborative webapps using Compoventuals, a TypeScript library of CRDTs. Discover how to maintain data structure and type safety while enabling offline work, server-free collaboration, and end-to-end encryption.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Strange Dreams of Stranger Loops

Explore self-referential and introspective concepts through running code in this talk on reflective programming, strange loops, and relational reasoning.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Future of Conferences

Exploring the evolution of conferences, their challenges, and potential future directions in a post-pandemic world, focusing on sustainability, inclusivity, and leveraging online alternatives.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Flutter Can Change the Future of Urban Communities

Explore how Flutter's cross-platform capabilities can revolutionize urban development, enhancing efficiency and simplifying code for innovative community solutions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Software for Court Appointed Special Advocates

Explore the development of open-source software for Court Appointed Special Advocates, supporting volunteers in data recording and reminders to assist youth in the foster system.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Type-Driven API Design in Rust

Explore Rust's unique approach to API design using traits and type systems. Learn to create composable interfaces that catch errors at compile-time, enhancing code safety and efficiency.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Incremental, Zero-Config Code Nav Using Stack Graphs

Exploring code navigation features using stack graphs for efficient symbol extraction and relationship mapping across programming languages, enabling fast, incremental, and zero-config analysis at scale.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Pictures Of You, Pictures Of Me, Crypto Steganography

Explore crypto steganography's history, applications, and math through a personal anecdote involving hidden messages in TV show images, leading to insights on the 2018 US Olympic curling victory.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Program Synthesis - A Dream Realized

Explore program synthesis, its challenges, and innovative approaches to improve inductive synthesis engines' generalizability and robustness. Learn about classical and inductive methods, common problems, and semantics-guided solutions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Dancing With Myself

Explore AI-generated choreography using motion capture and machine learning, blending technology with creative expression to reflect personal identity and movement style.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Simple Made Easy

Explore software design principles to combat complexity, emphasizing simplicity and ease in development. Learn strategies for creating maintainable and scalable systems from an industry expert.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Why is a Monad Like a Writing Desk?

A whimsical exploration of monads in Clojure, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Discover the importance of monads in functional programming through implementing Identity, Maybe, and State monads.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Strange Loop Language Panel

Programming language creators discuss the evolution and future of programming languages, offering insights into their design philosophies and the challenges facing modern software development.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Everything I Have Learned I Have Learned From Someone Else

Explore the power of learning from past computer science ideas, gaining fresh perspectives on old concepts to innovate and solve modern programming challenges.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk