Ever wondered how AI is changing the way we code? Laura and David break it down in this episode of Smart Coding. From real-world examples to the surprising environmental impact of AI tools, they cover it all—with a few personal stories thrown in. Tune in for a relaxed and eye-opening chat.00:00 Introduction to AI Augmented Programming01:32 David's Coding Journey with AI02:43 Debating the Merits of AI in Coding04:29 Practical Applications of AI in Development07:14 The Future of Coding with AI11:11 Personal Experiences and Reflections14:40 Learning and Adapting in the AI Era19:09 Analogies and Deeper Insights23:24 Discussing Web Design Skills23:44 Challenges with Rawkode Academy Website23:54 AI's Role in Web Development25:09 The Future of AI in Coding27:47 AI in Meetings and Daily Life30:45 Environmental Impact of AI36:27 AI-Generated Documentation26:35 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Observability for Developers: What You Need to Know?
Observability for Developers: What You Need to Know?In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of observability in microservices with Adriana Villela, a principal developer advocate at Dynatrace and an OpenTelemetry maintainer. Adriana shares insights about the importance of properly instrumenting code, managing technical debt, and balancing the environmental impact of observability data. She also delves into practical advice for getting started with OpenTelemetry and the importance of community contributions. Join us to pick up practical tips on improving your observability practices — and learn how to make smarter decisions that help you sleep better at night, even while running complex distributed systems. 00:00 Introduction to Observability01:22 Meet Adriana Villela03:40 The Role of Developer Advocacy06:27 Challenges in Observability08:05 Understanding OpenTelemetry15:07 Manual vs. Auto Instrumentation20:25 Best Practices for Instrumentation22:58 Understanding Instrumentation Importance23:29 Defining Observability24:14 Cost and Environmental Impact of Tracing25:57 Effective Observability Practices28:23 Choosing the Right Technology Stack32:37 Balancing Cost and Data Storage39:36 Learning and Contributing to OpenTelemetry47:20 Final Thoughts
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The Future of Sustainability in Open Source
The Future of Sustainability in Open Source Can open source ever truly be sustainable?In this mind-bending episode, Hazel Weakly guides us through the social, economic, and emotional layers of open source communities. We dig into governance, funding models, trust, burnout, and what it means to scale collective ownership—without losing your mind. Hazel Weakly: The Nivenly Foundation Fellow, Member of CNCF’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing WG, Software Developer | Leader Hosts: David Flanagan and Laura Santamaria 00:00 Introduction to Open Source Sustainability01:28 Meet Hazel Weakly02:56 The Challenges of Open Source Sustainability09:17 Maintainer Burnout and Governance17:01 Funding Models and Economic Realities27:26 Community Health and Conflict Resolution40:46 The Future of Web Browsers as Public Utilities47:07 Conclusion and Farewell
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Atlantis: The Terraform Automation Powerhouse
In this episode David and Laura explore the world of Atlantis, the Terraform automation tool, with special guest Jose (PePe) Amengual, a core contributor and maintainer of the Atlantis project. We discuss the origins, features, and future of Atlantis, along with its role in production engineering and its integration with various VCS systems.00:00 Introduction00:14 Terraform Automation and Project Atlantis00:35 Pepe’s Journey with Project Atlantis03:40 What is Atlantis?22:05 Security Aspects of Atlantis11:09 Future of Atlantis
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Java for Serverless Functions
Java for Serverless Functions In this episode of Cloud Native Compass, hosts Laura and David explore the world of Java for serverless functions with special guest Otávio Santana. Otávio, a seasoned Java developer and Kubernetes expert, shares his insights into the modernization of Java, its ecosystem, and its place in the cloud native landscape. We discuss Java's evolution, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why it remains a powerful tool for developers today.00:00 Introduction to Java for Serverless Functions00:07 Meet Otavio Santana: Java Champion and Kubernetes Expert04:28 Java's Evolution and Modernization06:12 Java in the Cloud Native Landscape16:56 Java Ecosystem and Frameworks18:37 Java's Flexibility and Community Support28:14 Java in Kubernetes and Future Prospects29:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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