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Kent Beck - Software Engineer & Creator of Extreme Programming
Daniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & Associates
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Kent
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Kent Beck and Daniel Terhorst-North reflect on the evolution of Extreme Programming (XP) and its lasting impact on agile software development. They explore the importance of short feedback loops, iterative learning, and adaptability in different phases of product development, as outlined in Beck’s 3X model (Exploration, Expansion, Extraction).
Kent introduces radical techniques like Test && Commit || Revert (TCR) and Limbo, which challenge traditional coding and collaboration practices by emphasizing tiny, safe iterations. The conversation ties in psychological safety, a key factor in high-performing teams, as outlined by Amy C. Edmondson.
Kent envisions a future where software development scales in real-time, pushing teams to embrace faster experimentation, responsibility, and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Kent Beck • Tidy First?
Kent Beck & Cynthia Andres • Extreme Programming Explained
Amy C. Edmondson • The Fearless Organization
Amy C. Edmondson • Right Kind of Wrong
Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous DeliveryBluesky
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Stephen Fishman - Field CTO at Boomi & Co-Author of "Unbundling the Enterprise"
Matt McLarty - CTO at Boomi & Co-Author of "Unbundling the Enterprise"
Erik Wilde - Principal Consultant at INNOQ
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Stephen
https://x.com/fistsOfReason
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Matt
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Erik
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https://github.com/dret
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https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages
DESCRIPTION
How can businesses thrive by embracing optionality through digital transformation?
Authors Matt McLarty and Stephen Fishman talk about their book “Unbundling the Enterprise” with Erik Wilde. They highlight the power of APIs and flexible systems in enabling companies to capitalize on unforeseen opportunities, or "happy accidents," and how low-cost experimentation can drive long-term success.
The conversation emphasizes that optionality is crucial not only in tech but also in business strategy, urging organizations to view their digital capabilities as part of a broader platform that supports both developer empowerment and revenue growth. With insights on optimization, platform engineering, and the importance of aligning technology with business objectives, the authors offer a roadmap for companies to navigate the future with agility and resilience.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Stephen Fishman & Matt McLarty • Unbundling the Enterprise
Carliss Y. Baldwin • Design Rules, Vol. 2
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
Forsgren, Humble & Kim • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook
Mik Kersten • Project to Product
Andrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software ArchitectureBluesky
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Hannah Foxwell - Independent Consultant & Founder of "AI for the rest of us"
Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant
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Hannah
https://bsky.app/profile/hannahfoxwell.net
https://medium.com/@hannahfoxwell
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Charles
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https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble
https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble
https://conissaunce.com
DESCRIPTION
Charles Humble and Hannah Foxwell explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, modern work practices, and management dynamics.
They emphasize the importance of methodologies like pair programming, flexible work designs, and inclusive team environments, especially for accommodating neurodiverse and introverted individuals.
Foxwell introduces the “three-teams model” to guide new managers in aligning with direct reports, leadership peers, and cross-functional collaborators. She underscores the significance of equitable leadership through mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship, particularly for underrepresented groups.
Exploring AI’s potential, Foxwell highlights its transformative impact on software development and enterprise processes while cautioning against rushed adoption. She advocates for thoughtful experimentation and user-centric design, noting the need for cultural and structural shifts to fully realize AI’s benefits. Ultimately, the conversation centers on intentionality, empathy, and the need for organizations to balance innovation with human-centric practices. [...]
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook
Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous Delivery
Barbara Oakley • A Mind For Numbers
Pooja K. Agarwal & Patrice M. Bain • Powerful Teaching
Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe • Learn Like a Pro
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologBluesky
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Andrew Harmel-Law - Technical Principal at Thoughtworks & Author of "Facilitating Software Architecture"
Sonya Natanzon - Senior Director of Software Engineering at Guardant Health
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Andrew
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https://twit.social/@ahl
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Sonya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-natanzon
Links
https://facilitatingsoftwarearchitecture.com
https://martinfowler.com/articles
https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/techniques
https://www.cognitect.com/blog/2011/11/15
https://medium.com/@vanessamformicola
DESCRIPTION
Sonya Natanzon and Andrew Harmel-Law explore key concepts from Andrew’s book, fostering decentralized sociotechnical systems, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection in decision-making, and combating cognitive biases like the framing effect.
They highlight the shift to prioritizing learning, adaptability, and small, fast iterations in socio-technical systems. Andrew discusses psychological safety as vital for empowering teams to innovate while maintaining accountability, advocating for experimentation and collective ownership of evolving codebases. Together, they underline the importance of balancing creativity and structure to build resilient, adaptive systems that thrive in complexity.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Andrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture
Diana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking
Donald G. Reinertsen • The Principles of Product Development Flow
Alexander, Ishikawa, Silverstein, Jacobson, Fiksdahl-King & Ange • A Pattern Language
Patty McCord • Powerful
Shoshana Zuboff • The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • TeaBluesky
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Tudor Girba - Software Environmentalist and CEO of feenk
Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
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Tudor
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https://github.com/girba
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http://www.tudorgirba.com
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Julian
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http://www.wooditwork.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood
DESCRIPTION
Get a sneak peak into the concept of moldable development as a transformative approach through a discussion between Tudor Girba and Julian Wood. By emphasizing the creation of tailored, flexible tools, Girba presents a way to reduce the friction of working with complex systems and legacy code. He explores how contextualized tools, such as those provided by the Glamorous Toolkit, allow developers to engage with software environments in a more intuitive and efficient manner.
The integration of generative AI is also examined, where Girba argues that AI's true potential lies not in providing definitive answers but in assisting developers by generating hypotheses and creating tools that support deeper engagement with code. Additionally, the concept of "habitability" is introduced, proposing that software systems, like physical spaces, should be navigable and comprehensible to developers, fostering a more productive and enjoyable experience.
This vision of a future where software systems are more accessible and adaptable reflects the growing need to rethink how we interact with code, empowering developers with the tools and perspectives necessary to navigate increasingly complex digital landscapes.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Richard P. Gabriel • Patterns of Software
Susanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies
Eric Evans • Domain-Driven Design
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming
Vlad Khononov • Learning Domain-Driven Design
Erik Schön • The Art of Strategy
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Evelyn van Kelle - Behavioral Change Consultant at Xebia
Gien Verschatse - Senior Consultant at Aardling
Kenny Baas-Schwegler - Collaborative Modeling Facilitator at Weave IT
Xin Yao - Independent Consultant Contextualizing DDD & Sociotechnical Architecture
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Evelyn
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Gien
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https://www.gienverschatse.com
Kenny
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Xin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinxin
https://bsky.app/profile/settling-mud.bsky.social
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https://collaborative-software-design.com
https://bsky.app/profile/collaborative-software-design.comDESCRIPTION
In a spirited discussion on collaborative modeling and decision-making, the the authors of “Collaborative Software Design: How to Facilitate Domain Modeling Decisions”—Evelyn vVan Kelle, Gien Verschatse, and Kenny Baas-Schwegler—explored the power of inclusive decision-making, shared understanding, and how to navigate social dynamics like bias, ranking and conflict in teams together with Xin Yao.
They highlighted the importance of facilitating not just through structured methods, but by empowering everyone in the team to contribute and lead decisions. Drawing from their experiences, they shared insights into the process of making better decisions through collaboration, the impact of "Deep Democracy", and the value of being able to step back and allow teams to thrive independently. Their conversation also touched on resources like Thinking, Fast and Slow, Jam Cultures, and Sitting in the Fire—tools to help teams make smarter decisions and grow together.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
van Kelle, Verschatse &Baas-Schwegler • Collaborative Software Design
Jitske Kramer • Jam Cultures
Danielle Braun & Jitske Kramer • The Corporate Tribe
Arnold Mindell • Sitting in the Fire
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
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Prof. Dr. Barbara Oakley - Professor of Engineering at Oakland University & Author of Numerous Books
Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant
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Barbara
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Charles
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Barbara Oakley, renowned author and polymath joins Charles Humble for a deep dive into the brain's modes of operation, exploring the focused and diffuse modes of thinking, which together enhance learning by balancing task-oriented problem-solving with creativity.
They emphasize the importance of mental relaxation and the role of exercise, sleep, and a healthy diet in boosting cognitive function. Key concepts such as deliberate practice, retrieval practice, and the value of psychological safety in team dynamics are explored, offering insights into effective learning and collaboration. The relationship between working memory and long-term memory is examined, highlighting how techniques like the Pomodoro Technique and spaced repetition optimize retention. Additionally, the conversation underscores the potential of AI in education, encouraging its integration despite concerns among educators.
Lastly, the phenomenon of rustiness in skill retention is explained through the dynamics of neural connections, with a hopeful outlook on the future of neuroscience research in understanding conditions like autism and dyslexia.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Barbara Oakley • A Mind For Numbers
Pooja K. Agarwal & Patrice M. Bain • Powerful Teaching
Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe • Learn Like a Pro
Barbara Oakley, Beth Rogowsky & Terrence J. Sejnowski • Uncommon Sense Teaching
Barbara Oakley & Terrence J. Sejnowski • Learning How to Learn
Barbara Oakley • Mindshift
Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesBluesky
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Diana Montalion - Systems Architect, Mentrix Founder & Author of "Learning Systems Thinking"
Kris Jenkins - Developer Advocate, Software Developer, Podcast Host, Conference Speaker & Geek
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Diana
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https://learningsystemsthinking.com
Kris
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http://blog.jenkster.com
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Diana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking
Andrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture
Donella H. Meadows • Thinking in Systems
Donella H. Meadows • Limits to Growth
Robert M. Pirsig • Zen & the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceBluesky
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Susanne Kaiser - Independent Tech Consultant & Author of "Architecture for Flow"
Michaela Greiler - Code Reviews Expert, Trainer & Consultant
Adele Carpenter - Software Engineer at Trifork
Daniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & Associates
Simon Wardley - Thought Lord, Mapper, Mostly Good
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Susanne
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Michaela
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Adele
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Daniel
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http://dannorth.net/blog
Simon
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http://blog.gardeviance.org
DESCRIPTION
Explore the rich tapestry of what it truly means to support developers.The conversation took a forward-looking turn as they examined the role of AI, not as a looming replacement, but as a powerful ally that enhances human creativity, much like past innovations that revolutionized workflows. They showcased how intuitive design—exemplified by tools like IntelliJ—can make a developer’s experience seamless and enjoyable.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Susanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping & Team Topologies
Simon Wardley • Wardley Maps
Simon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The Knowledge
Matthew Casperson • DevEx as a Service
Christian Clausen • Five Lines of Code
David Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • TBluesky
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Ajay Chankramath - CTO at Brillio & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"
Nic Cheneweth - Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"
Bryan Oliver - Principal at Thoughtworks & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"
Sean Alvarez - CTO of Life Sciences Business at Brillio & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"
Wesley Reisz - Technical Principal at Equal Experts
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Ajay
https://chankramath.com
Nic
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Bryan
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Sean
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Wes
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https://www.gartner.com/en/experts/top-tech-trends-unpacked-series/platform-engineering-empowers-developers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain-driven_design
https://www.openpolicyagent.org
DESCRIPTION
The authors of Effective Platform Engineering—Ajay Chankramath, Sean Alvarez, Nic Cheneweth & Bryan Oliver—discuss the transformative role of platform engineering in software delivery. They highlight how platform engineering streamlines operations, enhances developer experience, and drives innovation through self-service tools
Key topics include evolutionary architecture, treating platforms as lifecycle-managed products, and using generative AI to optimize infrastructure. They also cover practical strategies for launching platform initiatives, focusing on organizational self-awareness, API boundaries, and balancing compliance with productivity. The authors aim to provide actionable insights for building adaptable platforms that drive business agility and long-term value.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Chankramath, Cheneweth, Oliver & Alvarez • Effective Platform Engineering
Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy
Kate Stanley & Mickael Maison • Kafka Connect
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews
Martin Fowler • RefacBluesky
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Ian Cooper - A Polyglot Coding Architect at Just Eat
James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks
Kris Jenkins - Developer Advocate, Software Developer, Podcast Host, Conference Speaker & Geek
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Ian
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James
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Kris
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https://github.com/krisajenkins
http://blog.jenkster.com
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Barry O'Reilly • Unlearn
Jez Humble, Joanne Molesky & Barry O'Reilly • Lean Enterprise
Sarah Wells • Enabling Microservice Success
Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices
Sam Newman • Building Microservices
Simon Brown • Software Architecture for Developers Vol. 2
Ronnie Mitra & Irakli Nadareishvili • Microservices: Up and RunningBluesky
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Dr. Gail Murphy - Vice-President Research & Innovation & Professor of Computer Science at The University of British Columbia
Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant
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Gail
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Charles Humble interviews Dr. Gail Murphy about the challenges in software engineering today. They discuss how productivity isn’t just about lines of code but is more about focus and minimizing task-switching.
Gail also talks about the difficulty of managing the rapid evolution of system architectures, stressing the need for regular restructuring and refactoring to avoid issues like increased coupling and decreased performance. The conversation moves to open-source development, where Gail highlights how using open-source components can create complex, brittle dependencies, and the need for better communication within these ecosystems.
They wrap up by discussing the evolving role of technical leadership in navigating these challenges. [...]
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Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming
Heidi Helfand • How to Change Your Teams
Carl Larson & Frank M J LaFasto • Teamwork
Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization
Ichak Adizes • Managing Corporate Lifecycles
Henri Lipmanowicz & Keith McCandless • The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
William Bridges & Susan Bridges • TransitionsBluesky
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Daniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & Associates
Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
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Daniel
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https://s12d.com/goto
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Daniel Terhorst-North and Julian Wood share decades of experience to offer a nuanced view of programming, governance, and product delivery. By framing programming as a socio-technical activity, they emphasize the critical role of collaboration, feedback, and sustainable practices.
The conversation challenges traditional governance models, advocating for hypothesis-driven product management and continuous feedback mechanisms. Through humorous anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Terhorst-North inspires people to look beyond technical expertise to the broader ecosystem of teams, culture, and organizational alignment. [...]
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous Delivery
Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble & Gene Kim • Accelerate
Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook
Jez Humble, Joanne Molesky & Barry O'Reilly • Lean Enterprise
Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming
Heidi Helfand • How to Change Your Teams
Carl Larson & Frank M J LaFasto • Teamwork
Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesBluesky
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Kate Stanley - Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat & Co-Author of "Kafka Connect"
Mickael Maison - Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat & Co-Author of "Kafka Connect"
Danica Fine - Lead Developer Advocate, Open Source at Snowflake
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Kate
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Mickael
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Danica
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https://debezium.io
https://strimzi.io
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Danica Fine together with the authors of “Kafka Connect” Kate Stanley and Mickael Maison, unpack Kafka Connect's game-changing power for building data pipelines—no tedious custom scripts needed! Kate and Mickael Maison discuss how they structured the book to help everyone, from data engineers to developers, tap into Kafka Connect’s strengths, including Change Data Capture (CDC), real-time data flow, and fail-safe reliability.RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Kate Stanley & Mickael Maison • Kafka Connect
Shapira, Palino, Sivaram & Petty • Kafka: The Definitive Guide
Viktor Gamov, Dylan Scott & Dave Klein • Kafka in ActionBluesky
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Jonah Andersson - Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify & Author of "Learning Microsoft Azure"
Håkan Silfvernagel - Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria & Microsoft AI MVP
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Jonah
https://x.com/cjkodare
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Håkan
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakansilfvernagel
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Links
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extendwomenintechpodcast
DESCRIPTION
Jonah Andersson, interviewed by Håkan Silfvernagel, shared her experiences writing "Learning Microsoft Azure". With a focus on making the content accessible for beginners, she carefully structured the book to cover essential Azure topics such as cloud computing fundamentals, security, and AI, while drawing on insights from experts in her network, including Microsoft Certified Trainers and MVPs.
Over nearly two years, Jonah Andersson navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving tech landscape, incorporating emerging trends like generative AI. Passionate about fostering inclusivity in tech, she emphasized the importance of mentorship and community support for underrepresented groups, particularly women. Looking ahead, Jonah Andersson expressed a desire to write a biography that reflects her life lessons and professional journey in technology.
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Jonah Andersson • Learning Microsoft Azure
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • Coding for Kids
Martin Fowler • Refactoring
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesBluesky
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Ben Ellerby - Founder of aleio & AWS Serverless Hero
Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
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Ben
https://twitter.com/EllerbyBen
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Julian
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http://www.wooditwork.com
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DESCRIPTION
Julian Wood and Ben Ellerby explore the challenges and innovations in event-driven architectures, generative AI, and serverless technologies. They emphasize the importance of well-structured event schemas and the role of platform teams in reducing cognitive load for developers.
Ben Ellerby highlights the potential of generative AI in modernizing legacy codebases and discusses the resurgence of event-driven architectures, driven by improved tools and frameworks that promote decoupling and efficiency.
The conversation also touches on the future of serverless computing, edge computing, and the significance of data management in global applications, underscoring a transformative shift toward more scalable and flexible cloud solutions.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
David Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • The Value Flywheel Effect
Adam Bellemare • Building Event-Driven Microservices
Lauren Maffeo • Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up
Vaughn Vernon & Tomasz Jaskula • Strategic Monoliths & Microservices
Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy
Peter Sbarski • Serverless Architectures on AWS
Michael Stack • Event-Driven Architecture in Golang
James Urquhart • Flow ArchitecturesBluesky
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Adrienne Braganza Tacke - Senior Developer Advocate at Cisco & Author of "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews"
Paul Slaughter - Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab & Creator of Conventional Comments
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Adrienne
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Paul
https://x.com/souldzin
https://github.com/souldzin
https://gitlab.com/pslaughter
https://gitlab.com/souldzin
https://souldzin.com
DESCRIPTION
Paul Slaughter and Adrienne Braganza Tacke delve into the critical role of communication in code reviews, emphasizing how soft skills can significantly enhance the engineering process. Adrienne, drawing insights from her upcoming book, explores the expectations for software engineers in code reviews, offers practical tips for improving communication, and shares her unique perspective on the parallels between writing and reviewing code.
Their conversation highlights the importance of fostering a positive feedback culture and leading by example to create a collaborative environment within teams.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • Coding for Kids
Grace Huang • Code Reviews in Tech
Martin Fowler • Refactoring
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
Dave Thomas & Andy Hunt • The Pragmatic ProgrammerBluesky
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Tod Golding - Global SaaS Tech Lead at AWS & Author of "Building Multi-Tenant SaaS Architectures"
Bill Tarr - SaaS Evangelist & AWS Solutions Architect
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Tod
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tod-golding-0ba35b2
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Bill
https://x.com/SaaSTarr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-tarr-san-diego
https://github.com/billtarr-aws
DESCRIPTION
Tod Golding, author of "Building Multi-Tenant SaaS Architectures", discusses the critical need for collaboration between business and technical roles in organizations adopting a SaaS model with Bill Tarr. He advocates for a top-down vision that encourages non-technical roles, such as finance and operations, to engage deeply with technical teams, fostering a service mindset rather than a sole focus on product features.
Tod highlights the importance of operational insights in multi-tenant environments, where effective monitoring of tenant behaviors is essential to prevent issues before they impact customers. He also discusses the evolving role of GenAI within SaaS, noting its potential to deliver tailored experiences while leveraging shared resources for economies of scale.
Looking ahead, Tod envisions a future where SaaS architectures become simpler, more efficient, and broadly applicable across various industries, with advancements in compliance, security, and tenant isolation facilitating wider adoption.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Tod Golding • Building Multi-Tenant SaaS Architectures
Adam Tornhill • Software Design X-Rays
Adam Tornhill • Your Code as a Crime Scene
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
Monica Beckwith • JVM Performance Engineering
Dave Thomas & Andy Hunt • The Pragmatic Programmer
Diana Montalion • Learning Systems ThinkingBluesky
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Monica Beckwith - Performance Engineer at Microsoft & Author of "JVM Performance Engineering"
Kirk Pepperdine - Principal Java Engineer at Microsoft
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Monica
https://x.com/mon_beck
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Kirk
https://x.com/javaperftuning
https://github.com/kcpeppe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-pepperdine
https://www.kodewerk.com
DESCRIPTION
Kirk Pepperdine and Monica Beckwith delve into the evolving world of performance engineering, focusing on Monica's book, JVM Performance Engineering.
They discuss key advancements in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) since JDK 8, including garbage collection and cloud-native applications. The conversation underscores the significance of experimental design and benchmarking, advocating for a collaborative approach that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Monica emphasizes the future of performance engineering lies in automation, AI, and machine learning, urging engineers from various disciplines to work together to navigate the complexities of distributed systems effectively.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Monica Beckwith • JVM Performance Engineering • https://amzn.to/3BkRoiO
Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java • https://amzn.to/4dFuBwU
Markus Eisele & Natale Vinto • Modernizing Enterprise Java • https://amzn.to/3EsEtZ3
Kevlin Henney & Trisha Gee • 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know • https://amzn.to/3kiTwJJ
Dave Thomas & Andy Hunt • The Pragmatic Programmer • https://amzn.to/3azvUy3
Joshua Bloch • Effective Java • https://amzn.to/3ygmQJt
Diana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/3ZpycdJBluesky
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Sam Newman - Microservices Expert & Author of "Monolith to Microservices" & "Building Resilient Distributed Systems"
Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
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Sam
https://twitter.com/samnewman
https://hachyderm.io/@samnewman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewman
http://samnewman.io
http://samnewman.io/blog
https://github.com/snewman
Julian
https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com
https://twitter.com/julian_wood
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood
DESCRIPTION
Julian Wood and Sam Newman delve into the complexities of software architecture, focusing on critical concepts such as microservices, asynchronous communication, and the importance of architectural decision-making.
Sam emphasizes the need for clear definitions in computing, particularly around terms like asynchronicity, advocating for an understanding of communication styles—event-driven versus request-response—as pivotal for effective system design. They discuss the value of architectural decision records (ADRs) as tools for fostering collaboration and documenting trade-offs in decision-making.
Additionally, the conversation highlights the evolving role of AI in software development, stressing that while AI can assist in understanding and maintaining existing codebases, the human element of critical thinking remains essential in navigating the complexities of modern software systems.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Sam Newman • Building Resilient Distributed Systems • https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/building-resilient-distributed/9781098163532
Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices • https://amzn.to/2Nml96E
Sam Newman • Building Microservices • https://amzn.to/3dMPbOs
Ronnie Mitra & Irakli Nadareishvili • Microservices: Up and Running• https://amzn.to/3c4HmmL
Mitra, Nadareishvili, McLarty & Amundsen • Microservice Architecture • https://amzn.to/3fVNAb0Bluesky
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