Algorithms Demystified – Dylan Beattie @ NDC Copenhagen 2025

Ever been told “just use Dijkstra’s algorithm” and found yourself lost in a sea of nodes, weighted graphs and jargon? In this energetic talk, Dylan Beattie strips down classic algorithms—explaining what they actually do, why they matter for everything from network routing to autocorrect, and how to turn them into working code without the headache.

You’ll walk away with clear, informal explanations of his favourite algorithms, plus practical tips to build better software, squash subtle bugs and tackle coding challenges like Advent of Code with confidence.

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