SSW Chapel Brisbane
About the Event
What is Angular Hack Day?
Angular Hack Days are community-run events for Angular Developers or people who want to learn Angular for free.
There will be something for everyone. Experienced Angular developers can share ideas with other experienced developers. If you are a beginner, then there’s plenty to learn on the day.
It’s recommended that attendees bring their own laptop on the day with Angular already set up and installed. If you’ve never played with Angular before, it would be good to do a little bit of learning before the day, but it’s not a requirement, as all are welcome.
Why Learn Angular?
AI makes it easier to write code. Angular makes it easier to organise that code into something a team can maintain.
AI makes it easier than ever to write code quickly, but speed is only useful if that code can be maintained, tested, and scaled by a real team.
That is where Angular still matters.
While React gets a lot of attention, Angular gives developers a strong, opinionated framework with TypeScript-first development, built-in routing, forms, services, dependency injection, and clear conventions. Those guardrails are especially valuable in the AI age, because they help keep AI-generated code structured, consistent, and production-ready.
For new or AI-curious developers, Angular is worth a taste test. It shows how AI can help you move fast without creating chaos, and how a well-structured framework can make your apps easier for both humans and AI to understand, extend, and maintain.
About the Speaker
Jernej Kavka
Solution Architect + Microsoft MVP
Jernej Kavka (JK) is a Microsoft MVP and Solution Architect at SSW, bringing over 15 years of experience in full-stack .NET development, solution architecture, and AI integration across industries including insurance, banking, mining, auctions, and entertainment. JK is passionate about modern application development with .NET Core, EF Core, and AI, and is dedicated to mentoring and knowledge sharing. With expertise in ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Azure DevOps, JK is also skilled in Windows platform development, transforming legacy applications (using C#, WinForms, and WPF) into modern solutions with Windows Store, UWP, and Xamarin. As a Microsoft AI MVP, he frequently develops AI-driven solutions using tools like Azure OpenAI, small language models (SLMs) for offline AI, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. JK’s work philosophy emphasizes delivering solutions that empower teams, streamline processes, and ensure sustainable client success.