TechFest 2024

 In this talk, we will explore the critical security and privacy concerns surrounding the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, in business environments. With the increasing adoption of AI technologies, ensuring data security and protecting privacy have become paramount. A recent LinkedIn survey that we conducted indicated that the leading concern among technology professional with respect to AI is the risk of confidential data leakage (source). This session will provide tech professionals with a comprehensive understanding of potential risks, best practices for mitigating those risks, and strategies for responsible AI adoption. Attendees will gain valuable insights into safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with industry standards, making this session indispensable for any organization leveraging AI technologies.

Low code development tools and AI assistants have made it easy for everyone to create custom coded solutions for their business. These tools encourage us to just "bring our business logic" and they will handle the rest. At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where we have a small tech team with wide-ranging responsibilities, we rely on low code tools to accelerate our development and create maintainable solutions.
However, when developing solutions on low code platforms, two common issues emerge: (i) business logic doesn't always fit neatly into the constraints of these platforms, and (ii) these generic solutions are rarely optimized for our unique needs. The role of a solutions architect is to interrogate both the business requirements and the low code tools to find where one can be adjusted to accommodate the other, or where creative solutions are required to get around constraints in both. In this talk, I will discuss these themes via a case study on developing a custom integration platform to sync data between our two main SaaS systems: Salesforce and NetSuite.

Introduction
Our team will be presenting the implementation of a micro-frontend architecture using the NX framework. This presentation will cover our experience in leveraging micro-frontends within a mono-repo to efficiently deploy small applications in an enterprise portal setting.

Key Points
Micro-Frontends with NX Framework

Architecture Overview: We will discuss the fundamentals of micro-frontend architecture and why we chose the NX framework for our project.
Implementation: Detailed insights into how micro-frontends are integrated within a mono-repo, facilitating modular development and deployment.
Enterprise Portal Application

Use Case: An overview of the enterprise portal application and how micro-frontends have been used to enhance its functionality and user experience.
Deployment: Steps and processes involved in rolling out small, independent applications within the larger enterprise portal.
Best Practices

State Management: We will share best practices for managing state across different micro-frontends, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Code Management: Techniques and strategies for maintaining clean, efficient, and scalable front-end code within a mono-repo setup.

Conclusion
By the end of this presentation, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to implement micro-frontends using the NX framework, along with valuable insights and best practices drawn from our practical experience.