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How to record a done video in SSW | Sylvia Huang | SSW Rules

Pam Pan — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:45:09 +0000

https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/done-video

Need to show your product owner or team that a task is actually finished? A ‘Done Video’ is the perfect way to demo your work. In this video, Sylvia Huang shows you how to easily set up, record, and check your video using OBS Studio.

00:00 | Intro

00:08 | Step 1: Plug in your laptop and monitor

00:20 | Step 2: Check your camera settings

00:26 | Step 3: Turn on the front light

00:33 | Step 4: Start recording in OBS

00:51 | Step 5: Check your recorded video

01:06 | Outro

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Stop Rebuilding UI: The Real Power of Design Systems Explained | Alex Blum | SSW Rules

Bahjat Alaadel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:39:31 +0000

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Most design systems fail because they stop at documentation instead of becoming part of the development workflow. In this video, Alex Blum explains why inconsistent UI patterns create technical debt, how small design changes can spiral into massive refactors, and how Storybook-powered design systems solve the problem. Learn how SSW uses Storybook as a single source of truth for developers and designers, enabling reusable components, accessibility audits, visual regression testing, and AI-assisted development through MCP integration. If you’re building scalable products with modern frontend tooling and AI coding agents, this video is for you.

00:00 | Introduction
00:13 | Why most design systems fail
00:35 | The hidden cost of small UI changes
00:48 | How inconsistent components create technical debt
01:11 | Real-world example: delete button chaos
01:38 | Why design inconsistency frustrates users and developers
02:00 | Using Storybook as a single source of truth
02:27 | AI agents + MCP integration with Storybook
02:51 | Design systems as infrastructure
03:01 | Final thoughts and next steps

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Alex Blum – UI/UX Designer
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#designsystems #storybookjs #frontenddevelopment #webdevelopment #uidesign #uxdesign #reactjs #softwarearchitecture #accessibility #aiagents #mcp #sswrules

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4 Essential Sales Tips for Engineers | Adam Cogan

Pam Pan — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:52:29 +0000

https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/do-you-manage-clients-expectations

Not a salesman? No problem. Adam Cogan shares 4 practical tips to help engineers navigate sales meetings with confidence. Learn how to stop “selling” and start solving, how to talk numbers without the awkwardness, and why being transparent about your process wins more clients.

00:00 | Intro: Sales for engineers.
00:16 | Tip #1: Don’t sell—ask about the “pain.”
00:59 | Tip #2: Never leave without talking dollars.
01:26 | Tip #3: Explain your engagement process (Spec Review).
02:00 | Tip #4: Don’t be startled by tough questions.

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Get in touch: Adam Cogan – SSW Chief Architect + Microsoft Regional Director About:https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan/
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#SalesTips #EngineerLife #BusinessStrategy #SSWTV #ProjectManagement #ConsultingTips

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Azure Bicep Explained | Build Repeatable Cloud Infrastructure | Ben Neoh & Rick Su | SSW User Group

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:12:57 +0000

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In this beginner-friendly session, Ben Neoh and Rick Su introduce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep. Learn why manually deploying Azure resources through the portal becomes painful at scale, and how Bicep helps teams automate, standardize, and version-control cloud infrastructure deployments. Whether you’re new to Azure or looking to modernize your deployment workflow, this session provides a practical introduction to scalable and maintainable cloud infrastructure practices.

00:00 | Introduction and event welcome
00:00:57 | From Portal Panic to Pipeline Power
00:02:54 | The “localhost app” problem
00:06:09 | Deploy Infra from Azure Portal
00:15:29 | Why not manual deployment
00:19:01 | Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
00:20:16 | What is Azure Bicep?
00:25:23 | Live demo: Building Azure infrastructure with Bicep
00:53:53 | CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
01:06:02 | Key takeaways, workshop plans, and audience Q&A

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Get in touch: Ben Neoh – SSW Software Engineer I About: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/ben-neoh LinkedIn:   / benjaminneoh

Rick Su – SSW Senior Software Engineer II About: https://ssw.com.au/people/rick-su
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#azure #bicep #infrastructureascode #iac #devops #githubactions #azuredevops #cloudcomputing #cicd #softwareengineering #ssw #azurecloud #keyvault #armtemplates #cloudarchitecture V1 – Bahjat

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3 Ways to Supercharge Playwright with AI Agents | Hark Singh | SSW Rules

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 15 May 2026 01:01:23 +0000

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Discover how to connect Playwright with AI agents and unlock powerful workflows that go far beyond traditional UI testing. In this demo, Hark Singh shows how Playwright can be used for browser automation, conversion rate analysis, competitor research, and end-to-end test generation.

You’ll learn the differences between Playwright MCP, Playwright CLI with skills, and Playwright Test Agents — including planner, generator, and healer agents — and see how they can help automate real browser tasks, write robust tests, and even fix broken tests automatically.

00:00 | Introduction
00:26 | What is Playwright?
01:19 | How Playwright works in VS Code
02:23 | Why combine Playwright with AI agents?
02:52 | Using Playwright MCP for browser-based analysis
05:45 | Going beyond testing with AI-powered browser automation
06:19 | Using Playwright CLI and skills
08:05 | Checking competitor data with Playwright CLI
09:51 | Playwright Test Agents: Planner, Generator, and Healer
17:47 | Recap: 3 ways to use Playwright with AI

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Get in touch:
Hark Singh – SSW Software Engineer I
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LinkedIn:   / talesofhark

#playwright #mcp #claudecode #browserautomation #uitesting #aiagents #webautomation #frontendtesting #developers #sswtv

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Stop Losing Enterprise Deals: Azure Marketplace for Compliance & Trust | Hark Singh | Consulting

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 08 May 2026 02:01:02 +0000

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Selling software to enterprise clients isn’t just about features—it’s about trust, compliance, and data control. In this video, Hark Singh explains why traditional SaaS models can struggle with industries like healthcare, finance, and government, and how Azure Marketplace provides a powerful alternative. Instead of hosting customer data in your own environment, Azure Marketplace allows you to deploy your entire application directly into the customer’s Azure tenant—giving them full ownership of their data and infrastructure.

This approach removes major barriers around data residency, security, and compliance, making it easier to close enterprise deals. Hark also shares a real-world example with SSW’s Eagle Eye product—an AI-powered email insights tool—demonstrating how sensitive data can remain fully within the customer’s environment while still delivering value. Finally, learn how Microsoft handles billing and monetization, so you can focus on building great software while still getting paid.

00:00 | Introduction to Azure Marketplace
00:18 | Why Data Residency Matters
00:32 | Meet Hark Singh & Scenario Setup
00:55 | Challenges Selling SaaS to Enterprises
01:10 | Deploying into Customer Azure Tenants
01:28 | How Azure Marketplace Works
01:41 | Real Example: Eagle Eye AI Tool
02:08 | Handling Sensitive Data Securely
02:24 | Billing Through Microsoft Partner Center
02:45 | Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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Get in touch:
Hark Singh – SSW Software Engineer I
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#azure #azuremarketplace #saas #cloudcomputing #enterprisesoftware #datasecurity #cloudarchitecture #microsoftazure #softwaredevelopment #sswtv

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Why No One Can Agree on the “New” Button? | Adam Cogan

Lydia Cheng — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:51:21 +0000

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Why can’t developers agree on UI design? Whether it’s the “New” button in Outlook, the “Post” button in LinkedIn, or the “+” button in Discord—consistency is the key to a great user experience. In this video, Adam Cogan breaks down why UI/UX consistency is broken across the industry and why we need to do better. Which app do you think has the most confusing UI? Let us know in the comments

00:00 | Introduction: Why developers follow SSW Rules
00:13 | The UI Consistency Problem
00:19 | Where is the “New” Button? (Toast Message examples)
00:27 | The “New” Button Rule
00:35 | Real-world check: Outlook, LinkedIn, and Discord
01:45 | The state of our industry
01:52 | How you can help: SSW Rules on GitHub
02:14 | Conclusion

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Get in touch: Adam Cogan – SSW Chief Architect + Microsoft Regional Director About: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan/
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#sswrules #uiux #softwaredevelopment #consistency #uxdesign #softwareengineering #coding

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Stop Rationing AI: The Token Abundance Mindset Explained | Eddie Kranz | SSW User Group

Bahjat Alaadel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Eddie explores the “token abundance mindset”—a shift in how developers should think about using AI. Instead of rationing tokens and limiting usage, Eddie argues that modern AI subscriptions encourage maximizing usage to unlock productivity gains. He walks through how AI has evolved from a novelty into an essential tool for software engineers, showing how cheaper and more powerful models have made AI a true productivity multiplier.

He shares practical workflows using tools like Claude Code, worktrees, and batch execution to avoid context switching and dramatically improve efficiency. The session also dives into advanced techniques like adversarial code review, AI-driven planning, and leveraging transcripts as a source of “ambient intelligence” for automation. Along the way, Eddie highlights real-world examples from SSW, including tools like SSW Tiger and automated sprint insights. Finally, he addresses the downsides—AI-generated “slop,” over-reliance, and the need for human oversight—while encouraging developers to stay intentional and keep learning.

If you’re still treating AI like a limited resource, this talk will challenge that mindset and show you how to use AI everywhere to move faster and think bigger.

00:00 | Introduction
00:55 | AI Abundance Mindset Explained
03:25 | What Are Tokens?
05:06 | Why AI Is Getting Cheaper
07:36 | Subscription vs Pay-Per-Token
09:32 | Scarcity vs Abundance in Practice
13:09 | AI-Powered Daily Workflow
15:06 | Demo: Token Café Project
17:57 | The Multitasking Trap
18:40 | Batch Planning & Execution Strategy
21:20 | Tools: Worktrees, CMax & Planner
24:23 | Adversarial Code Review
26:11 | Speech-to-Text & Prompting with Handy
30:31 | Claude Features & Insights
33:03 | Automating PRs & Developer Tasks
36:56 | Transcript Intelligence & Ambient AI
38:26 | SSW Tiger Demo
42:13 | AI as a Backend & Automation Evolution
46:46 | The Problem with AI “Slop”
52:02 | Code Review, Risks & The Future of AI Dev
58:52 | Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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Get in touch: Eddie Kranz – SSW Software Engineer I
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#ai #artificialintelligence #softwaredevelopment #productivity #developerworkflow #claude #chatgpt #automation #futureofwork #ssw #sswtv

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Tech News #59 | AI Arms Race Heats Up: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google & Meta Updates with Eve Cogan

Bahjat Alaadel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:51:26 +0000

This month in SSW Tech News, Eve Cogan breaks down the biggest and most controversial updates in AI. From Anthropic’s unreleased “too powerful” model and its cybersecurity implications, to Meta re-entering the AI race and OpenAI calling for government policy discussions—this episode is packed with insights.

You’ll also hear about Google’s surprisingly efficient open-source model, Cursor’s evolution into agent-first coding, and GitHub’s controversial move to train on user data. If you’re a developer, tech enthusiast, or AI watcher, this is your quick, insightful roundup of what’s shaping the future of AI right now.

00:00 | Introduction
00:27 | Anthropic’s “Too Powerful” AI Model (Mythos)
01:22 | Project GlassWing & Cybersecurity Concerns
02:11 | Industry Reactions & Access Controversy
02:39 | Meta Rejoins the AI Race with Muse
03:35 | OpenAI’s Industrial Policy & AI Governance
05:19 | Google’s Gemma 4 Breakthrough
06:25 | Cursor 3 & Agent-First Coding
07:48 | GitHub Training on User Data
09:02 | Meta’s AI Avatar “Eye of Sauron”
09:27 | Wrap Up & What’s Next

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Get in touch:
Eve Cogan – SSW Multimedia Producer
About: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/eve-cogan/
LinkedIn:   / evecogan

#AI #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #Anthropic #GoogleAI #MetaAI #Developers #MachineLearning #SSWTV

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Git Worktrees Explained: Fix Production Bugs Without Losing Focus

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:42:58 +0000

https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/git-worktrees

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Struggling to juggle a hotfix while mid-feature without losing your flow? In this video, Matt Wicks demonstrates how Git Worktrees can transform your workflow. Instead of stashing changes and breaking your concentration, you can check out multiple branches simultaneously each in its own folder but sharing the same repository. This approach lets you handle production fixes, continue feature development, and even collaborate with AI agents across branches all at the same time. No more context switching headaches just smooth, parallel development.

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Get in touch: Matt Wicks – SSW Solution Architect
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-wicks

#git #gitworktrees #softwaredevelopment #programmingtips #developerworkflow #codinglife #devtips #productivity #ssw #aiagents

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