Gert Marx
Speaker
Luke Cook
Speaker
About the Event
A free, community-run hack day for developers who want to build real things with Angular — beginners and experts alike.
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 Speakers
Gert Marx
VIC State Manager + Solution Architect
Click here to book a meeting with me Gert is a visionary SSW Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge across multiple industries including healthcare, telecommunications, finance, and government. His expertise in developing robust software solutions using Oracle, SQL, and .NET technologies has consistently addressed and resolved complex business challenges.
Luke Cook
VP of Development (NSW)
Luke is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of dedicated experience in the dynamic realms of Fintech and Paytech. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in crafting cutting-edge software solutions tailored to the needs of numerous Australian businesses. His collaborative efforts with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Superannuation funds on pivotal industry initiatives such as SuperStream and Single Touch Payroll underscore his deep engagement and influence within the sector. Luke thrives on unraveling intricate business processes and streamlining them for seamless user experiences. He has been actively involved in .NET since its 2.0 iteration. Maintaining a pulse on the latest advancements, Luke remains closely connected to the .NET community, drawing inspiration from its vibrant ecosystem. His tech stack of choice is .NET WebAPIs with single-page application (SPA) frameworks such as Angular and Blazor, enabling him to craft robust and modern solutions.