The Day the App Stopped Working

Hopefully the least relatable talk of the conference.

Over the past 13 years, I’ve seen apps stop working in ways that you wouldn’t believe—or want to experience. From expired SSL certificates to wrong build configurations, outdated dependencies, and backend changes made without consulting app developers, this talk covers some of the most memorable “breakdowns” that brought apps to a halt. Through real-world anecdotes, I’ll share the lessons learned from these situations and how they could have been prevented with better maintenance, planning, and foresight.

This talk will equip you with actionable insights to avoid the most common pitfalls in app development and maintenance. Whether it’s proactively testing on new OS releases, planning for older app versions still in use, or ensuring you haven’t forgotten key steps like uploading debug symbols, this session will provide practical strategies to keep your apps running smoothly and your users satisfied.