Building Bridges: From Developer to Developer Advocate • David Edoh-Bedi & James Beswick
This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereDavid Edoh-Bedi - Developer Relations at StripeJames Beswick - Head of Developer Relations at StripeRESOURCESDavidhttps://x.com/edohbedi_dhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edohbedihttps://edoh-bedi.comJameshttps://bsky.app/profile/jbesw.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/jbeswhttps://linkedin.com/in/jamesbeswickLinkshttps://stripe.devDESCRIPTIONJames Beswick (Head of Developer Relations at Stripe) talks with David Edoh-Bedi (Developer Advocate) about his professional journey from growing up in Togo to working at Microsoft and eventually Stripe.The conversation explores David's transition from software engineering to developer advocacy, highlighting the importance of empathy, communication skills, and technical knowledge in the role.They discuss the challenges of working with large legacy systems, the complexities of payment processing, and how the software development landscape has evolved from library-focused development to API-centric approaches.The interview provides valuable insights for developers considering a career path in developer relations and those integrating complex systems like payment processing into their applications.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSimon Brown • Software Architecture for Developers Vol. 2David Farley • Modern Software EngineeringKim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps HandbookSimon Wardley • Wardley MapsSimon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The KnowledgeDavid Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • The Value Flywheel EffectMike Amundsen • Restful Web API Patterns & Practices CookbookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLTechnically FriendsBe a fly on the wall as global tech experts Harrison Wolf and Timothy Reuter catch up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSheen Brisals - AWS Serverless Hero, Engineering Leader & Co-Author of "Serverless Development on AWS"Vlad Khononov - Author of "Balancing Coupling in Software Design" & "Learning Domain Driven Design" & Creator of the Balanced Coupling ModelRESOURCESVladhttps://bsky.app/profile/vladikk.bsky.socialhttps://vladikk.comhttps://github.com/vladikkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vladikkSheenhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheenbrisals.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/sheenbrisalshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheen-brisalshttps://sbrisals.medium.comLinkshttps://www.informit.comhttps://youtu.be/6hTZXR2brWEDESCRIPTIONSheen Brisals sits down with software engineer and author Vlad Khononov to explore his latest book, "Balancing Coupling in Software Design". Vlad shares his journey from a failed microservices project to his deep dive into the principles of coupling, drawing insights from a 1970s structured design book.The duo discusses the timeless nature of coupling in software, how modern systems like microservices and cloud architectures still rely on age-old design principles, and the importance of understanding complexity for better problem decomposition and estimation. Vlad also reveals his unique approach to the book—integrating AI-generated poetry into each chapter to help readers grasp complex concepts. With a focus on modularity as the antidote to complexity, Vlad emphasizes that by managing coupling, engineers can create more maintainable, scalable systems.RECOMMENDED BOOKSVlad Khononov • Balancing Coupling in Software DesignVlad Khononov • Learning Domain-Driven DesignSheen Brisals & Luke Hedger • Serverless Development on AWSGlenford MTechnically FriendsBe a fly on the wall as global tech experts Harrison Wolf and Timothy Reuter catch up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Reading Code Effectively: An Overlooked Developer Skill • Marit van Dijk & Hannes Lowette
This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereMarit van Dijk - Developer Advocate at JetBrains, Java Champion & Open Source ContributorHannes Lowette - Principal Consultant at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey LoverRESOURCESMarithttps://bsky.app/profile/maritvandijk.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/maritvandijkhttps://github.com/mlvandijkhttps://medium.com/@mlvandijkhttps://maritvandijk.comHanneshttps://bsky.app/profile/hanneslowette.nethttps://twitter.com/hannes_lowettehttps://github.com/Belenarhttps://linkedin.com/in/hanneslowetteLinkshttps://www.felienne.comhttps://codereading.clubhttps://github.com/neontribe/code-reading-clubDESCRIPTIONReading code is a critical yet often underappreciated skill in software development. Marit van Dijk & Hannes Lowette highlight that while developers are trained to write code, they spend most of their time understanding existing codebases—often with incomplete documentation and evolving complexity.They discuss research-backed strategies, such as structured code reading exercises, participation in communities like the Code Reading Club, and leveraging modern IDE tools to navigate and comprehend unfamiliar code. The conversation underscores the importance of empathy in code reviews, writing clear commit messages, and using tests as documentation to improve collaboration and maintainability. By practicing code reading deliberately and utilizing available resources, developers can become more effective and adaptable in their work.RECOMMENDED BOOKSFelienne Hermans • The Programmer's BrainAdrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code ReviewsDuncan McGregorTechnically FriendsBe a fly on the wall as global tech experts Harrison Wolf and Timothy Reuter catch up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Optimizing Cloud Native Java • Ben Evans & Holly Cummins
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereBen Evans - Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat & Co-Author of "Optimizing Cloud Native Java" and many more BooksHolly Cummins - Senior Principal Software Engineer on the Red Hat Quarkus TeamRESOURCESBenhttps://mastodon.social/@kittylysthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kittylysthttps://www.kittylyst.comHollyhttps://hollycummins.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/hollycummins.comhttps://hachyderm.io/@holly_cumminshttps://linkedin.com/in/holly-k-cumminsDESCRIPTIONHolly Cummins talks with Ben Evans about his latest book "Optimizing Cloud Native Java", which updates his previous work "Optimizing Java" to reflect the realities of cloud native environments.Ben explains that performance engineering is not just technical but also psychological, emphasizing the importance of user expectations and defining clear performance goals. They discuss how modern Java performance must account for cloud native architectures, with applications running across distributed microservices and containerized, single-core environments.The book focuses on the importance of measuring relevant data, warns against relying on misleading micro-benchmarks, and highlights how system-level benchmarks offer a clearer picture. Ben also delves into the JVM's hidden complexities, such as changes in Java 17 and the impact of virtual threads. Practical, real-world examples in the book, like the "fighting animals" microservices application, help developers learn how to optimize Java performance in real network environments.Finally, Ben touches on the future of Java concurrency, with virtual threads and structured concurrency offering new ways to handle performance challenges in cloud native systems.RECOMMENDED BOOKSBen Evans & Jim Gough • Optimizing Cloud Native JavaBen Evans, Jason Clark & David FlanTechnically FriendsBe a fly on the wall as global tech experts Harrison Wolf and Timothy Reuter catch up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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The Cloud Native Attitude • Anne Currie & Sarah Wells
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "The Cloud Native Attitude" & "Building Green Software"Sarah Wells - Independent Consultant & Author & Author of "Enabling Microservice Success"RESOURCESAnnehttps://bsky.app/profile/annecurrie.bsky.socialhttps://www.strategically.greenSarahhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahjwells.bsky.socialhttps://www.sarahwells.devhttps://linkedin.com/in/sarahjwells1DESCRIPTIONSarah Wells and Anne Currie dive into “The Cloud Native Attitude” and uncover why it’s more than just using cloud infrastructure. It’s about breaking bottlenecks, embracing rapid change, and aligning the entire organization.Anne reflects on how Kubernetes has risen since the book’s first edition, but the core principles remain. They discuss why CI/CD is key, how cloud native supports sustainability, and why true transformation demands more than just a lift-and-shift. The conversation wraps up with practical advice on identifying real bottlenecks and securing buy-in for a successful cloud native journey.RECOMMENDED BOOKSAnne Currie & Jamie Dobson • The Cloud Native AttitudeAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareSarah Wells • Enabling Microservice SuccessBill Gates • How to Avoid a Climate DisasterLiz Rice • Container SecurityBurns, Beda & Hightower • Kubernetes: Up & RunningMatthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesTechnically FriendsBe a fly on the wall as global tech experts Harrison Wolf and Timothy Reuter catch up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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