- Whilst remote working presents challenges to innovation and collaboration, there are effective techniques to address them - Staff-Plus engineers bring value through far more than their technical skills - Developer Experience can be measured and there are metrics that can be used to find small improvements that make a huge difference - It is possible and practical to include climate impact as a quality attribute of a software product - The use of AI tools, such as large language models, can enhance the work of good programmers but do not replace the need for human expertise and creativity