October: Calendars, Dates and Time — Nigel James

Coders, we’re back in October with Nigel James — and this one’s going to be a gem for everyone. Settle in at Endava Newcastle, where we’ll have pizza and drinks for all attendees while we dive deep into the fascinating, messy world of timekeeping in tech.

Have you ever wondered why your cron job mysteriously vanished into a daylight saving gap? Or why Excel insists 1900 was a leap year? Maybe Samoa skipped a Friday and you’re still wondering what that means? Strap yourself in — Nigel’s got a wild ride lined up for you. He’ll guide you through the chaos of calendars, the traps of timezones, and the real-world bugs hiding in plain sight across every codebase. Plus, he’ll share practical, battle-tested rules to help you store, transfer, and display time correctly — so you can avoid the classic pitfalls that trip up even seasoned developers.

Sponsors:

• NTP Talent
• Endava Newcastle
• Saphi Engineering

This is more than just a technical talk — it’s a survival guide for anyone dealing with time in code. Whether you’re writing an API, building a scheduling tool, or just trying to avoid the dreaded DST headache, Nigel’s insights will leave you armed with clearer, more robust approaches to handling time.

Bring your curiosity — and maybe your favorite pizza topping request. It’s going to be a fun, informative evening for all kinds of coders.