Podcasts about developer experience

BONUS: Zach Goldberg shares how to build high-performing engineering teams and master the startup CTO role In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the world of startup leadership with Zach Goldberg, author of The Startup CTO's Handbook. We explore the critical transition from engineering to leadership, the art of balancing technical debt with startup urgency, and the communication skills that separate great CTOs from the rest. The Genesis of The Startup CTO's Handbook "My original training in software engineering was not enough for being a leader. All the people and leadership skills, I had to learn on my own." Zach's journey to writing The Startup CTO's Handbook began with a stark realization about the gap between technical training and leadership reality. Despite his classical software engineering background, he discovered that the people and leadership skills required for CTO success had to be self-taught. The book emerged from a growing Google Doc of topics and frameworks addressing the leadership and management challenges that CTOs consistently face - from hiring and performance management to making strategic decisions under pressure. Today, we can either buy the digital/print book on Amazon, or read the book on GitHub.  In this segment, we also refer to the book The Great CEO Within. Learning to Truly Learn: The Max Mintz Story "Max only cared about my ability to learn - to get curious about something hard. He wanted to help me deal with complexity." Zach opens his book with a deeply personal story about his mentor, Max Mintz, who fundamentally changed his approach to learning during what he calls "the most impactful single coffee" of his life. Over 1.5 years of conversations, Max taught him that true learning isn't about accumulating facts, but about developing curiosity for hard problems and building the capacity to handle complexity. This lesson forms the foundation of effective CTO leadership - the ability to continuously learn and adapt in an ever-changing technical landscape. The Three Critical CTO Mistakes "As a CTO, the most important 3 things: people, people, people. Do the people have the right energy, the right passion? Assemble the right team." Zach identifies consistent patterns in startup CTO failures across his experience. The first and most critical mistake is undervaluing people decisions - failing to prioritize team energy, passion, and the right assembly of talent. The second category involves investment mistakes, particularly the challenge of balancing short-term survival needs with long-term technical goals. In startups, the ROI timespan is exceptionally short, requiring optimization for immediate objectives rather than hypothetical scale. The third mistake is treating technology as religion rather than tools, losing sight of what the business actually needs. Optimizing for Velocity and Developer Experience "You are optimizing for velocity! What are you doing to help developers get their work done? Look at developer experience as a metric." Successful startup CTOs understand that velocity - the time from idea to valuable market delivery - is paramount. This requires a fundamental shift in thinking about technology decisions, focusing on features that deliver real customer value rather than technical elegance. Zach emphasizes measuring developer experience as a key metric, recognizing that anything that helps developers work more effectively directly impacts the company's ability to survive and thrive in competitive markets. The Professional Skill Tree Concept "It's like a character progression in an RPG. When we learn one type of skills, we don't learn other types of skills. We make investments every day and we have a choice on where we learn." Drawing from gaming metaphors, Zach explains how technical professionals often reach Level 100 in engineering skills while remaining Level 1 in management. The skill tree concept highlights that every learning investment is a choice - time spent developing one skill area means less time available for others. For engineers transitioning to leadership, the key is recognizing opportunities to serve as tech leads, where they can begin setting culture and quality standards while still leveraging their technical expertise. Balancing Kaizen with Startup Urgency "Pick the high-impact debt, and pay that down. This is not always easy, especially because we also need to pick what debt we don't invest on." The tension between continuous improvement and startup speed requires sophisticated thinking about technical debt. Using financial analogies, Zach explains that technical debt has both principal and interest components. The key is identifying which debt carries the highest interest rates and can be paid down most quickly, while consciously choosing which debt to carry forward. This approach maintains the healthy tension between quality and speed that defines successful startup engineering. The Power of Audience Empathy "The single hardest skill, especially for very tech leaders is that of 'audience empathy.' When you explain ideas to people, you usually assume a lot - but they might not." According to Zach, the most undervalued communication habit for startup tech leaders is developing audience empathy. Technical leaders often suffer from the curse of knowledge, assuming their audience shares their context and understanding. The solution requires deliberately considering what the audience already knows before crafting any communication, whether it's explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders or providing clear direction to team members. In this segment we refer to the concept of “the curse of knowledge”, a cognitive bias that occurs when a person who has specialized knowledge assumes that others share in that knowledge. About Zach Goldberg Zach Goldberg is a seasoned technical entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of The Startup CTO's Handbook. With a founder's mentality and a passion for systems thinking, Zach helps engineering leaders build high-performing teams. He also founded Advance The World, a nonprofit inspiring youth in STEM through immersive experiences. You can link with Zach Goldberg on LinkedIn, and visit Zach's website at CTOHB.com.

At KubeCon EU 2025 in London, Nirmal and I discussed the important (and not-so-important) things you might have missed. There's also a video version of this show on YouTube.Creators & Guests Cristi Cotovan - Editor Beth Fisher - Producer Bret Fisher - Host Nirmal Mehta - Host (00:00) - DDT Audio Podcast Edited (00:04) - Intro (01:24) - KubeCon 2025 EU Overview (03:24) - Platform Engineering and AI Trends (07:03) - AI and Machine Learning in Kubernetes (15:38) - Project Pavilions at KubeCon (17:05) - FinOps and Cost Optimization (20:39) - HAProxy and AI Gateways (24:00) - Proxy Intelligence and Network Layer Optimization (26:52) - Developer Experience and Organizational Challenges (29:23) - Platform Engineering and Cognitive Load (35:54) - End of Life for CNCF Projects You can also support my free material by subscribing to my YouTube channel and my weekly newsletter at bret.news!Grab the best coupons for my Docker and Kubernetes courses.Join my cloud native DevOps community on Discord.Grab some merch at Bret's Loot BoxHomepage bretfisher.com

"Vibe coding" is gaining traction as a new way to approach software development—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we unpack the term, explore how it's shaping the developer experience, and examine its potential to transform developer relations. We'll break down the pros and cons, from faster workflows to new challenges in communication and code quality, and discuss what this shift means for DevRel professionals today and in the future. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

Bu bölümde ekiplerin ve bireylerin omuzlarındaki “bilişsel yük” kavramını masaya yatırıyoruz. Codefiction ekibi, context-switching'in verimliliği nasıl düşürdüğünü, ölçek büyüdükçe teknoloji setinin çeşitlenmesinin ve sorumlulukların yayılmasının geliştiricinin zihinsel kapasitesini nasıl zorladığını örneklerle anlatıyor. Front-end'den veri tabanına, CI/CD pipeline'larına insan-kaynakları işlemlerine kadar uzanan dağınık görevlerin, doğru kurgulanmamış süreçler ve eksik dokümantasyonla birleşince ne kadar görünmez bir “yavaşlatıcı”ya dönüştüğü açıklanıyor. İkinci kısımda bilişsel yükün hem ekip çıktısını hem de çalışan sağlığını (burn-out riskini) nasıl etkilediği tartışılıyor; Team Topologies, Developer Experience ekipleri, “discovery” time-box'ları, standardize teknoloji seçimleri, net domain sınırları ve iyi yazılmış dokümantasyon gibi çözümler tartışılıyor. Teknik borcun ve sürekli toplantı trafiğinin yaratabileceği gizli maliyetlere değinilirken, yöneticilerin olduğu kadar ekip üyelerinin de yükü ölçme-dile-getirme sorumluluğu vurgulanıyor. Bölüm, “her şeyi yapmaya çalışmak yerine önceliklendirmek, sınırlar koymak ve odaklanmak” çağrısıyla kapanıyor. Katılımcılar;Fırat ÖzbolatDeniz İrginMert SusurDeniz ÖzgenBarış ÖzaydınOnur Aykaç

Peter Pistorius, co-creator of RedwoodJS, talks about the evolution from RedwoodJS GraphQL to the new Redwood SDK, a React framework built for Cloudflare. They dive deep into serverless architecture, React Server Components, durable objects, AI-assisted development, and the challenges of modern deployment and hosting. Learn how Redwood SDK is empowering developers to focus on building and shipping, instead of managing infrastructure. Links https://rw-sdk.com http://peterp.org https://github.com/peterp https://bsky.app/profile/p4p8.bsky.social https://x.com/appfactory https://cursor.sh https://neon.tech Resources https://rwsdk.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr).

Today, we explore the future of ecommerce infrastructure with Gus Fune, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Baerskin Tactical. As a global tactical gear brand, Baerskin is transforming how lean teams recover fast and scale smart. Gus shares how his four-person team rebuilt their ecommerce stack in just three months, stabilized revenue with a composable architecture, and built a developer-first culture that enables rapid experimentation. Tune in for practical insights on replacing legacy systems, managing 40+ microservices, and what truly drives innovation in ecommerce.

As a leader that wants to optimize an organization you are bound to fail if you isolate social (culture and people) and technical (tools and process) changes. When we ask Lesley Cordero, Staff Engineer at The New York Times how to solve this dilemma she answers: "Platform Engineering, it can drive organizational sustainability by practicing sociotechnical principles that provide a community driven support system for application developers using our standardized shared platform architecture"Tune in to our latest episode and learn more about the importance of leadership to continuously keep up and balance the tension between "Developers" and "Operations", between "End User Experience" and "Developer Experience" and ultimately between "Culture and People and "Tools and Processes"Links we discussedLesley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleycordero/GOTO Conference Talk => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx-XrUONJ-o QCon 2025 Talk Details: https://qconlondon.com/presentation/apr2025/platform-engineering-practice-sociotechnical-excellence DevOpsCon 2024 Talk Details: https://devopscon.io/business-company-culture/platform-engineering-devops/

在 AI 重塑科技生態的關鍵時刻，Arm 如何串聯雲端與終端，打造更高效、安全、普及的人工智慧應用？本集邀請 Arm Principal FAE Blade，搶先揭露 COMPTUEX 2025 Arm 的焦點活動、前瞻技術高峰演講與開發者限定的 Arm Developer Experience 技術演講及交流會。 COMPUTEX 2025 將於 5 月 20 日至 5 月 23 日於台北南港展覽館1、2館舉行，其中 Arm資深副總裁暨終端產品事業部總經理 Chris Bergey 將於 5月 19 日下午三點到四點率先主講 Arm 前瞻技術高峰論壇，探討如何攜手產業加速邁向人工智慧的新時代。此外，Arm將於5/20-5/21舉辦開發者專屬的Arm Developer Experience 技術演講與開發者小聚，不容錯過，請立即報名！ As AI continues to transform the tech landscape, how is Arm bridging cloud and edge technologies to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable AI solutions? In this episode, we are joined by Blade Lin, Principal FAE at Arm, who offers an exclusive preview of Arm's Executive Session and Developer Experience showcases at COMPUTEX 2025, from cutting-edge demos to behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. COMPUTEX 2025 takes place May 20–23 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 & 2. Ahead of the main event, the Arm Executive Session presented by Chris Bergey, SVP and GM, Client Line of Business, will take place on May 19 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. In addition, Arm will host the Arm Developer Experience technical talks and developer meetup from May 20 to 21. Don't miss this exciting event — register now! -節目主持：Raymond -成音剪輯：林佳欣 -製作團隊：TAITRA X Soundtalk Creative -音樂來源：http://www.premiumbeat.com -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode, we're drilling more into the vocational aspect of DevRel, with our guest Thorsten Schaeff. Thor has recently become the Developer Experience Engineer at ElevenLabs, an AI Audio research and deployment company, and he's based out of Singapore, having moved there with Stripe six years ago. Thor tells us that the common thread amongst his various roles has been the learning and teaching aspects, and he's been lucky enough to be able to follow his interests for the majority of his career. We agree with him on the point that if you are driven by wanting to help and teach people, then DevRel is the place for you. We also talk about his multi-modal approach to publishing content. Not only do you need to be targeting all platforms, with both long and short form content, these channels all need to interact with each other as well, and present as a cohesive front. He leaves us with a lovely reminder of just how rewarding it can be to see someone create something great with a technology you taught them to use. Reach out to Thorsten here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorwebdev/ Check out ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/ Find out more and listen to previous podcasts here: https://www.voxgig.com/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates and information about upcoming meetups: https://voxgig.substack.com/ Join the Dublin DevRel Meetup group here: www.devrelmeetup.com

"L'erreur n'est pas un échec, c'est une opportunité d'apprentissage.”Dans cet extrait, Simon Maurin (ex-architecte chez Leboncoin) m'a dévoilé un concept puissant : la culture générative.L'objectif ? Créer un environnement où les équipes osent innover sans crainte de l'échec.Simon m'a notamment partagé comment transformer une "culture de la peur" en "culture de l'apprentissage", basé sur son expérience de transformation d'équipes tech.Dans cet extrait, vous découvrirez notamment :➡️ Les 3 types de cultures d'entreprise et leur impact sur l'innovation➡️ Comment une approche "fail fast" renforce paradoxalement la stabilité➡️ Des exemples concrets de mise en place d'une culture générativeRetrouvez Simon sur LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-maurin-369471b8/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Carson Gross, creator of HTMX, talks about its evolution from intercooler.js, its viral rise on social media, and its philosophy of simplicity and stability. They dive into how HTMX fits into the modern web dev ecosystem, the idea of building 100-year web services, and why older technologies like jQuery and server-side rendering still have staying power. Carson also shares insights on open-source marketing, progressive enhancement, and the future of web development. Links https://bigsky.software https://www.linkedin.com/in/1cg https://github.com/bigskysoftware https://x.com/htmx_org https://htmx.org https://htmx.org/discord https://hypermedia.systems https://github.com/surrealdb/surrealdb.js https://unpoly.com https://ui.shadcn.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Carson Gross.

À tout juste 24 ans, Paul a déjà un parcours impressionnant. Passé d'un cursus d'études d'ingénieur à une expérience dans le dev, il s'est finalement lancé dans une carrière de product designer indépendant.Fort de missions variées pour des startups, il a appris à allier technique, design et stratégie produit. Sa soif d'apprendre et son approche centrée sur l'utilisateur l'ont amené à concevoir des produits toujours plus pertinents.Dans cet épisode, Paul nous partage son chemin vers le product design et nous parle de MVP et de Product Market Fit. On échange aussi sur les dark patterns, la prise de parole en public et de son podcast The Thinking Gallery.————— PAUL TERRASSON —————Retrouvez Paul sur LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-terrasson-duvernon/————— PARTIE 1/3 : PARCOURS —————(00:00) Intro + présentation de Paul Terrasson(06:11) Entrepreneuriat et expérience pour des startups(13:40) Profil tech/ingénieur : un atout en tant que product designer(18:20) Valider l'intérêt (ou non) de résoudre un problème pour un marché(26:49) Tester son MVP le plus vite possible et identifier la core feature(32:07) Quand sait-on que le produit marche et quels KPIs mesurer ?(42:22) Go-to-Market : l'exemple de The Quest(45:44) Les 3 erreurs que font la plupart des first-time founders(48:45) À quoi faire attention quand je lance mon produit(01:06:08) Dark patterns ou comment pousser l'utilisateur à l'achat(01:13:21) La frontière entre design efficace et manipulation(01:21:34) Comment créer et promouvoir un design plus éthique(01:24:42) Les dark patterns utilisés par les réseaux sociaux(01:43:50) Comment se vendre quand on a un profil généraliste(01:49:03) L'importance de se focaliser quand on est curieux————— PARTIE 2/3 : ROLL-BACK —————(02:06:15) Classe prépa et école d'ingé : période compliquée(02:08:34) Les + du modèle éducatif français selon Paul————— PARTIE 3/3 : STAND-UP —————(02:14:55) L'importance de se former en continu et de se challenger(02:22:27) Ressources UX/UI Design recommandées par Paul(02:24:20) Sa transition vers le coaching————— RESSOURCES —————Figma Academy sur YouTube pour apprendre l'UX/UI DesignLa plateforme growth.design pour améliorer ses compétences UXDaily UI Design Challenge sur dailyui.co pour se former à l'UISharpen Design sharpen.design pour se former à l'UXProduct Hunt : plateforme de découverte de produits techDerrière nos écrans de fumée (documentaire Netflix)Y Combinator, l'incubateur de Paul GrahamLivre : TED Talks par Chris Anderson————— 5 ÉTOILES —————Si cet épisode vous a plu, pensez à laisser une note et un commentaire - c'est la meilleure façon de faire découvrir le podcast à d'autres personnes !Envoyez-moi une capture de cet avis (LinkedIn ou par mail à dx@donatienleon.com) et je vous enverrai une petite surprise en remerciement.

Brian Houck from Microsoft returns to discuss effective strategies for driving AI adoption among software development teams. Brian shares his insights into why the immense hype around AI often serves as a barrier rather than a facilitator for adoption, citing skepticism and inflated expectations among developers. He highlights the most effective approaches, including leadership advocacy, structured training, and cultivating local champions within teams to demonstrate practical use cases. Brian emphasizes the importance of honest communication about AI's capabilities, avoiding over-promises, and ensuring that teams clearly understand what AI tools are best suited for. Additionally, he discusses common pitfalls, such as placing excessive pressure on individuals through leaderboards and unrealistic mandates, and stresses the importance of framing AI as an assistant rather than a replacement for developer skills. Finally, Brian explores the role of data and metrics in adoption efforts, offering practical advice on how to measure usage effectively and sustainably.Where to find Brian Houck: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhouck/ • Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/people/bhouck/ Where to find Abi Noda:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abinoda In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro: Why AI hype can hinder adoption among teams(01:47) Key strategies companies use to successfully implement AI(04:47) Understanding why adopting AI tools is uniquely challenging(07:09) How clear and consistent leadership communication boosts AI adoption(10:46) The value of team leaders ("local champions") demonstrating practical AI use(14:26) Practical advice for identifying and empowering team champions(16:31) Common mistakes companies make when encouraging AI adoption(19:21) Simple technical reminders and nudges that encourage AI use(20:24) Effective ways to track and measure AI usage through dashboards(23:18) Working with team leaders and infrastructure teams to promote AI tools(24:20) Understanding when to shift from adoption efforts to sustained use(25:59) Insights into the real-world productivity impact of AI(27:52) Discussing how AI affects long-term code maintenance(29:02) Updates on ongoing research linking sleep quality to productivityReferenced:DX Core 4 Productivity FrameworkEngineering Enablement PodcastDORA MetricsDropbox Engineering BlogEtsy Engineering BlogPfizer Digital InnovationBrown Bag Sessions – A GuideIDE Integration and AI ToolsDeveloper Productivity Dashboard Examples

Founder of VoidZero and founder of Vue and Vite Evan You joins us to talk about the evolution of JavaScript tooling, the success of Vite, and what's coming next with VitePlus — a unified toolchain aiming to simplify dev workflows. We also touch on Nitro, multi-runtime support, and where AI might (or might not) fit into the mix. Links https://evanyou.me https://x.com/youyuxi https://bsky.app/profile/evanyou.me https://github.com/yyx990803 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Evan You.

In this episode of the Steering Engineering Podcast, Brent Stewart and Danny Brian dive into the business case for developer experience with expert Abi Noda. They discuss how a high-quality developer experience leads to increased productivity, software quality, and business impact, despite the fact that many organizations underinvest in it. Using insights from Gartner's Developer Experience Assessment Survey, they explore why developer satisfaction remains low and what companies can do to improve. They also examine the role of AI-augmented software engineering tools and whether an “AI divide” is emerging. Tune in to hear whether developer experience is truly worth the investment — and what it takes to get it right.About the GuestAbi Noda is a programmer, researcher, and entrepreneur focused on helping organizations improve developer productivity. Abi is the CEO and Co-Founder of DX, a platform for measuring and improving developer experience. In addition to running DX, Abi runs the Engineering Enablement podcast and newsletter, covering the latest research and perspectives on developer productivity. Before DX, he held CTO roles at several companies and was the founder and CEO of Pull Panda, which was acquired by GitHub in 2019.

There has been a lot of chat about the decline of the tech influencer. Where have they all gone? Is tech influence too heavy or too light? PJ, Mary, Wesley, and Jason share their opinions about “capital I” Influencers and where DevRel falls into all of this. Checkouts PJ Hagerty * Take vacations. * Fyre Festival 2 is real and can hurt you (https://www.fyre.mx/). Jason Hand * Stitched video (https://www.tiktok.com/@javavvitch/video/7484337665979157806?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v4542WIxhP) * Original video (https://www.tiktok.com/@_jenniferopal/video/7483187087668235542) * AI “slop” article (https://www.404media.co/ai-slop-is-a-brute-force-attack-on-the-algorithms-that-control-reality/) * AI Tools Lab (https://ai-tools-lab.com/) Mary Thengvall awesome (fictional) books that have stuck with me lately: * When Women Were Dragons (https://amzn.to/3XCdANJ) by Kelly Barnhill * The Midnight Library (https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Library-Novel-Matt-Haig/dp/0525559493?crid=2XC9NV2G9FSZ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2X1VMX4VBN13gI1Fm3eUtvFfYDDrB1UgW6o8pimHCKMRsUdZljuYA8UPt0uNEWQpezPL4jgGeQOKhNUUDKDiZCL70hlev8QQoAFODLSCYYHRcGHaWH6c-SIUfl-9hlWwCg4pgNfLmAi4U-PiNz9mY8AjEtRk7A1DT94rKHkb_11rxAPhs7gjEfTKIrjryhjr4OwIkmpGCpN-Pb4zNCJO8TaRKWh3fUlWuTtpFangRA8.liV0Ba6DaeVkONNImws4TX39AMvsfGnTdjU8aGbGQkg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+midnight+library&qid=1743186669&s=books&sprefix=the+midngith,stripbooks,257&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=persea-20&linkId=4d6bfa9b106a788cfcdd7a6b09838212&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Matt Haig * Station Eleven (https://amzn.to/3E1xUl1) by Emily St. John Mandel Cover art photo by Diggity Marketing on Unsplash. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

In this episode, we're joined by author and researcher Gene Kim for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of DevOps, developer experience, and the systems thinking behind organizational performance. Gene shares insights from his latest work on socio-technical systems, the role of developer platforms, and how AI is reshaping the shape of engineering teams. We also explore the coordination challenges facing modern organizations, the limits of tooling, and the deeper principles that unite DevOps, lean, and platform engineering.Mentions and links:Phoenix ProjectDecoding the DNA of the Toyota Production SystemWiring the Winning OrganizationETLS VegasFind Gene on LinkedInDiscussion points:(0:00) Introduction(2:12) The evolving landscape of developer experience(10:34) Option Value theory, and how GenAI helps developers(13:45) The aim of developer experience work(19:59) The significance of layer three changes(23:23) Framing developer experience(32:12) GenAI's part in ‘the death of the stubborn developer”(36:05) GenAI's implications on the workforce(38:05) Where Gene's work is heading

In episode 33 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Nicole Forsgren—developer productivity researcher and co-founder of DORA—to discuss how AI is reshaping the software development landscape. From coding with LLMs to evaluating trust in AI-generated outputs, they explore the future of developer experience and the enduring value of human intuition.

In episode 33 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Nicole Forsgren—developer productivity researcher and co-founder of DORA—to discuss how AI is reshaping the software development landscape. From coding with LLMs to evaluating trust in AI-generated outputs, they explore the future of developer experience and the enduring value of human intuition.

What if the key to building better teams and products is hidden in our brain chemistry? In this episode, Brad Nelson joins us to break down the neuroscience behind motivation, happiness, and productivity—especially for Agile teams. From dopamine and serotonin to stress hormones like cortisol, we explore how brain science can inform leadership, team culture, and workplace habits. Plus, we connect these insights to practical Agile practices like pair programming, retrospectives, and sustainable velocity. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... The four key brain chemicals that drive motivation and happiness Why a lack of control is the most stressful thing at work The neuroscience behind agile practices  How to use gratitude, movement, and breaks to boost productivity The connection between stress, cortisol, and sustainable team performance Practical ways leaders can create high-performing, engaged teams The surprising link between happiness, mastery, and continuous learning Mentioned in this episode Dan Pink's work on autonomy, mastery, and purpose - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation?podconvergence DC and Ryan - https://www.apa.org/members/content/intrinsic-motivation?podconvergence Shawn Achor - https://www.shawnachor.com/?podconvergence Positive Psychology  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/positive-psychology?podconvergence Upward Spiral by Dr Alex Korb - https://www.amazon.com/Upward-Spiral-Neuroscience-Reverse-Depression/dp/1626251207?podconvergence Hawthorne studies - https://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/hawthorne/01.html?podconvergence Maslow's hierarchy of needs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs?podconvergence Meik Wiking and the Happiness Research Institute - https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/experts/meik-wiking?podconvergence HarvardX: Managing Happiness: https://www.edx.org/learn/happiness/harvard-university-managing-happiness?podconvergence Book: The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins: https://www.amazon.com/High-Habit-Take-Control-Simple/dp/1401962122?podconvergence TED talk on The brain-changing benefits of exercise by Wendy Suzuki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE?podconvergence Book: The infinite game by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X?podconvergence Peter Senge's “Learning Organization” - https://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/?podconvergence Brad's favorite product: Nvidia Shield for streaming content: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro/?podconvergence Brad's podcast Agile for Agilists: https://www.agileforagilists.com/?podconvergence Brad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgile/?podconvergence Places to get started on finding a therapist:  Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/?podconvergence Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/?podconvergence Talk Space - https://www.talkspace.com/?podconvergence Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

(05:29) Brought to you by Swimm.io⁠⁠⁠⁠Start modernizing your mainframe faster with Swimm.Understand the what, why, and how of your mainframe code.Use AI to uncover critical code insights for seamless migration, refactoring, or system replacement.Tired of API dependencies slowing down your development and testing?Dive into my conversation with Tom Akehurst, creator of WireMock, and discover the art of using API mocking to build successful software in complex distributed environments.Key topics discussed:The origin story of WireMock, born from integration challenges at DisneyHow WireMock became a leading API mocking tool with millions of monthly downloadsInsights on building and maintaining successful open-source projectsThe key benefits of API mocking for developer productivity and experienceThe shift from the traditional testing pyramid to a “testing trophy” approachLeveraging API mocking for API-first design and rapid prototypingThe distinction between API mocking and contract testingThe future of API testing and development in the age of microservices and AIWhether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out your journey in API development, this episode provides valuable insights into the power of API mocking and the journey of building a successful open-source project.  Timestamps:(02:11) Career Turning Points(08:08) WireMock OSS Success Story(15:15) Welcoming & Aligning with Contributors(18:05) Benefits of WireMock & API Mocking Tools(19:59) API Mocking & Testing Pyramid(22:05) API Mocking vs Contract Testing(25:25) The Economics of API Mocking(27:27) API First Design(32:32) Impact to the Developer Experience & Productivity(35:32) Working More Effectively with Distributed Systems(38:15) API Virtualization/Simulation(41:13) AI Advancement in API Development(44:25) Building API for AI Agents(47:25) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Tom Akehurst's BioTom Akehurst is the creator of WireMock, the open source API mocking tool, which he's now been working on for well over a decade. Lately he's also the CTO and co-founder of WireMock, Inc., where he's helping complex engineering organisations effectively adopt API simulation techniques in order to build better software faster.Tom has been developing software for over 20 years. He's built large-scale web systems for media, travel, hospitality, retail and government, applying lean, eXtreme Programming, Continuous Delivery and DevOps principles along the way.Follow Tom:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/tomakehurstEmail – tom@wiremock.orgWireMock – wiremock.org_____Our SponsorsEnjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code.Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats.Like this episode?Show notes & transcript:techleadjournal.dev/episodes/210.Follow @techleadjournal onLinkedIn,Twitter, andInstagram.Buy me acoffee or become apatron.

Communicating the message is only part of the job of a DevRel practitioner - there's also the method. Ensuring you share the same alignment and you are seen as a member of the community is even more important than being able to educate a community. In this episode we'll look at the importance of keeping yourself humble and keeping the message sincere in order to find success within the tech world. "Sit down. Be Humble” - Kendrick Lamar Checkouts Chris DeMars * Off the Hook (https://www.youtube.com/@offthehookdetroit) Wesley Faulkner * Wear Extra Fingers - Life Hack (https://x.com/weirddalle/status/1746674550891291055) PJ Hagerty * Shoalin - the WuTang board game (https://www.chillbgames.com/shaolin?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz6q-BhCfARIsAOezPxnUbw2cvBC79gHZyq5NAgYiZN3ItzQji069Bc-iCRG9CBrDIdZKLmMaAi3XEALw_wcB) * WuTang Final Tour with Run the Jewels (https://www.thewutangclan.com/tour/) Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Special Guest: Chris DeMars.

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Hinds, CTO of Stacklok and creator of Sigstore, to learn from his extensive background in open source security. Luke shares insights into his journey and passion for security, highlighting the thrill of the 'cat and mouse' dynamics. He discusses Stacklok's project, Minder, a software supply chain platform designed to streamline security while boosting developer productivity. Luke also touches on Trusty, another Stacklok initiative aimed at assessing the security risks of open source packages using data science. The conversation expands to the impact of AI on code contributions and developer identity, reflecting on the evolving dynamics in software development and security. Finally, Luke shares thoughts on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between operations and engineering to maintain robust security in fast-paced development environments. 00:00 Introduction  02:29 Personal Reflections on Security 04:14 Introduction to Stacklok and Minder 05:02 Minder's Features and Capabilities 07:38 Target Audience and Use Cases for Minder 10:41 Balancing Security and Developer Productivity 13:00 The Importance of Seamless Security 13:52 Introduction to Trusty: Understanding Open Source Security Risks 14:45 Analyzing Malicious Packages and Developer Contributions 18:06 The Role of Developer Identity in Open Source Projects 19:20 AI's Impact on Code Development and Security 20:10 Challenges and Future Directions in Developer Identity 23:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Conversations Guest: Luke Hinds is the CTO of Stacklok. He is the creator of the open source project sigstore, which makes it easier for developers to sign and verify software artifacts. Prior to Stacklok, Luke was a distinguished engineer at Red Hat.  

Today, listen in and discover how Google transformed its developer experience to deliver features at lightning speed. Hugo Santos, the founder and CEO of Namespace Labs, previously helped build Google's microservices platform that powers essential tools like search, photos, and Google Assistant. He shares insights from his extensive experience at Google, offering a glimpse into innovative strategies and technologies that continue to shape developer workflows. From discussing the intricacies of Google's internal platforms to his new venture at Namespace Labs, this episode promises a deep dive into improving developer efficiency and collaboration. Tune in to discover how these advancements may influence your own DevOps practices! Try out Insight Hub free for 14 days now: https://testguild.me/insighthub. No credit card required.

In this episode, Airbnb Developer Productivity leader Anna Sulkina shares the story of how her team transformed itself and became more impactful within the organization. She starts by describing how the team previously operated, where teams were delivering but felt they needed more clarity and alignment across teams. Then, the conversation digs into the key changes they made, including reorganizing the team, clarifying team roles, defining strategy, and improving their measurement systems. Mentions and linksFollow Anna on LinkedInFor A deeper look into how our Engineers and Data Scientists build a world of belonging, check out The Airbnb Tech BlogDiscussion points:(0:00) Intro(1:40) Skills that make a great developer productivity leader(4:36) Challenges in how the team operated previously(10:49) Changing the platform org's focus and structure(16:04) Clarifying roles for EM's, PM's, and tech leads(20:22) How Airbnb defined its infrastructure org's strategy(28:23) Improvements they've seen to developer experience satisfaction(32:13) The evolution of Airbnb's developer experience survey

Roy Derks, Developer Experience at IBM, talks about the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in web development. We explore practical applications such as building agents, automating QA testing, and the evolving role of AI frameworks in software development. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/gethackteam https://www.youtube.com/@gethackteam https://x.com/gethackteam https://hackteam.io We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Roy Derks.

Let’s talk about how AI affects the developer experience, particularly for open source tools such as Terraform. We’re joined by guests Welly Siauw and Tyler Lynch to examine a project that leverages AI to automate the generation of documentation and examples for AWS Terraform providers. We delve into the iterative development process with AI, the... Read more »

Let’s talk about how AI affects the developer experience, particularly for open source tools such as Terraform. We’re joined by guests Welly Siauw and Tyler Lynch to examine a project that leverages AI to automate the generation of documentation and examples for AWS Terraform providers. We delve into the iterative development process with AI, the... Read more »

We're exploring the growing anti-Agile sentiment among developers as the agile-industrial complex has stitched together a grotesque imitation of what was once a vibrant movement. Like Frankenstein's creation, what began with noble intentions has transformed into something both villagers and developers flee from in horror!Before lighting our torches and brandishing our pitchforks, we examine the common complaints: lightning-rod meetings that drain life force, the monster of micromanagement wearing agile's skin, the cruel illusion of self-organization, and the chains of cross-team dependencies binding teams to their suffering. We dissect the organizational structures that, like misguided scientists, fundamentally misunderstand the natural advantages of agility, creating abominations that shamble through corporate hallways.#AgileLeadership #ProductDevelopment #TeamEmpowermentReferences:AA199 - W. Edwards Deming's Profound Knowledge for Transforming Organizations, 2025Eric Ries - The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, 2011Jeffrey Bezos - Bezos API Mandate, 2002Who Moved My Cheese - Spencer Johnson, 1998Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win - Jocko Willink, 2017= = = = = = = = = = = =YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe on YouTubeAppleSpotify= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Let’s talk about how AI affects the developer experience, particularly for open source tools such as Terraform. We’re joined by guests Welly Siauw and Tyler Lynch to examine a project that leverages AI to automate the generation of documentation and examples for AWS Terraform providers. We delve into the iterative development process with AI, the... Read more »

Join us as we talk with Nir Sadeh, Head of Product at Wix Studio, about the platform designed specifically for web professionals. Nir breaks down how Wix Studio differs from the traditional Wix editor by offering advanced capabilities for agencies and freelancers. Learn about their newest feature—AI-powered visual sitemaps and wireframes—that helps designers quickly create site structures and get client approval. We also explore how Wix balances no-code solutions with developer flexibility, their approach to responsive design using AI, and opportunities in the Wix app marketplace. Nir shares valuable insights about product development, user research methods, and his perspective on the impact of AI on the future of web design.Show Notes00:00 - Intro01:00 - Journey to becoming Head of Product01:48 - Transition from individual contributor to manager02:21 - Team structure at Wix03:42 - Goal setting and KPIs04:36 - Overview of Wix Studio06:08 - Web-based application functionality07:03 - Code editing experiences in Wix Studio08:07 - Client control and access capabilities09:02 - New features: Visual sitemap and wireframes10:57 - AI integration points in Wix12:35 - AI generating layouts and websites14:50 - Upcoming roadmap items15:54 - User creativity surprises16:12 - Wix app marketplace17:34 - Design trends and components18:59 - User research approach20:57 - Data-driven decision making22:16 - Balancing user preferences with brand goals24:02 - Career advice for aspiring product managers25:40 - Balancing customization and consistency26:44 - Mobile responsiveness and browser support28:06 - Native apps and business management28:37 - SEO tracking and analytics29:45 - Picks and PlugsLinks and ResourcesWix Studio - The professional website creation platform discussed throughout the episodeVelo by Wix - The robust code solution mentioned at 06:45Visual Sitemap and Wireframes - The new AI feature launched by Wix StudioWix App Market - The marketplace where developers can build and sell appsVS Code integration with Wix StudioWix Studio AI Assistant - Mentioned as a coding help featureFigma to Wix - Mentioned as having import capabilities to Wix StudioPicks:Severance (TV Show) - Nir's pickRemix Dev Tools (becoming React Router DevTools) - Brad's pickAeroPress - Amy's previous pick (referenced)Prismo filter - Amy's previous pick (referenced)Milk frother - Amy's current pick 

Minimizing latency, increasing performance, and reducing compile times are just a part of what makes a development environment better. Throw in useful tests and some useful security tools and you have an even better environment. Dan Moore talks about what motivates some developers to prefer a "local first" approach as we walk through what all of this means for security. Applying forgivable vs. unforgivable criteria to reDoS vulns, what backdoors in LLMs mean for trust in building software, considering some secure AI architectures to minimize prompt injection impact, developer reactions to Rust, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-319

Josh Goldberg joins Amy and Brad to unpack the recent ESLint V9 release and its impact on the TypeScript ecosystem. From explaining the nuances of flat config migration to debating the proper separation between Prettier and ESLint, Josh offers practical advice for improving developer workflows. The conversation covers Josh's journey as a full-time open source maintainer, the Open Source Pledge initiative, and best practices for implementing linting in CI/CD pipelines. Plus, Josh shares behind-the-scenes details from the inaugural SquiggleConf event.Chapter Marks00:00 - Intro00:48 - Welcome Josh Goldberg01:06 - Working in open source and getting paid03:10 - The Open Source Pledge04:49 - ESLint V9 and flat config changes07:25 - Migration challenges with flat config09:52 - Understanding ESLint config format11:50 - How most people use ESLint16:20 - Prettier vs ESLint responsibilities18:47 - Conflict between Prettier and ESLint21:26 - TypeScript's role in ESLint25:01 - TypeScript ESLint packages explained27:43 - Linters for other languages29:31 - ESLint in CI/CD pipelines32:03 - Auto-fixing in different environments37:14 - AI's role in linting and formatting41:45 - SquiggleConf discussion44:15 - Conference tooling and Q&A system46:33 - Future SquiggleConf plans47:13 - Picks and PlugsBrad GarropyPick: Philips Hue smart lighting system - Set up Christmas lights with Hue smart outlets for easy control via phone or voice commandsPlug: Brad's BlueSky account - @bradgarropy.comJosh GoldbergPick: BlueSky social network - Appreciates how it feels like early Twitter without spam bots and complicated server setupsPlug: SquiggleConf - Web development tooling conference returning in September 2025Amy DuttonPick: The Inheritance Games (book) - Describes it as an easy-to-read young adult fiction with puzzles, similar to Knives OutPlug: Amy's BlueSky account - @selfteachmeLinksMentioned in the EpisodeTypeScript ESLintESLint v9 migration docsESLint Config InspectorSentry Grave $750k to Open Source MaintainersOpen Source Pledge initiativeSquiggle Conf websitePrisma PulsePhilips Hue smart lightingThe Inheritance Games (book mentioned by Amy)Social Media AccountsBrad's BlueSky account: @bradgarropy.comAmy's BlueSky account: @selfteachmeJosh Goldberg's BlueSky Account: @joshuakgoldberg.comRelated ResourcesESLint Stylistic projectESLint Config PrettierESLint Plugin Prettier"Create TypeScript Apps" project (Josh's tooling package)Awesome ESLint repo (collection of ESLint plugins)Manual to Magical: AI in Developer Tooling: Tobbe's talk on using AI to write code modsNicholas Zakas discussing the ESLint config system on Syntax podcastTools MentionedHuskyLint-stagedCursorBiome and OXLint (Rust-based linters)GitHub Actions

Minimizing latency, increasing performance, and reducing compile times are just a part of what makes a development environment better. Throw in useful tests and some useful security tools and you have an even better environment. Dan Moore talks about what motivates some developers to prefer a "local first" approach as we walk through what all of this means for security. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-319

Minimizing latency, increasing performance, and reducing compile times are just a part of what makes a development environment better. Throw in useful tests and some useful security tools and you have an even better environment. Dan Moore talks about what motivates some developers to prefer a "local first" approach as we walk through what all of this means for security. Applying forgivable vs. unforgivable criteria to reDoS vulns, what backdoors in LLMs mean for trust in building software, considering some secure AI architectures to minimize prompt injection impact, developer reactions to Rust, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-319

Many teams struggle to use developer productivity data effectively because they don't know how to use it to decide what to do next. We know that data is here to help us improve, but how do you know where to look? And even then, what do you actually do to put the wheels of change in motion? Listen to this conversation with  Abi Noda and Laura Tacho (CEO and CTO at DX) about data-driven management and how to take a structured, analytical approach to using data for improvement.Mentions and Links:Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4Laura's developer productivity metrics courseDiscussion points:(0:00) Intro(2:07) The challenge we're seeing(6:53) Overview on using data(8:58) Use cases for data-engineering organizations(15:57) Use cases for data - engineering systems teams(21:38) Two types of metrics - Diagnostics and Improvement(38:09) Summary

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Wade Wegner was a key member of the team that helped reshape the developer landscape at Salesforce. In his conversation with Jack, Wade recounts his journey from navigating the once-dreaded development platform, to spearheading groundbreaking initiatives which we now know as SalesforceDX. He explains how the introduction of Scratch Orgs and a strategic shift to VS Code revolutionized the developer experience, transforming complex challenges into agile, collaborative opportunities.Wade breaks down the evolution of key projects, from Project Janus laying the groundwork, to early concepts like DevOps Center and Code Builder, that set the stage for today's fast-paced development environment. He also shares insights on the critical role of ISVs, the importance of strategic planning and team alignment, and the delicate balance between core features and new technologies. With his deep consulting background and a passion for collaboration, Wade reveals how building trust and strong relationships with engineering peers is essential to delivering real value and solving complex problems in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with real-world lessons on innovation, teamwork, and the transformative power of a forward-thinking approach to product development.Learn more:- Gearset for SalesforceDX teams- SalesforceDX whitepaper- Gearset's Agentforce deployment solutionAbout DevOps Diaries: Salesforce DevOps Advocate Jack McCurdy chats to members of the Salesforce community about their experience in the Salesforce ecosystem. Expect to hear and learn from inspirational stories of personal growth and business success, whilst discovering all the trials, tribulations, and joy that comes with delivering Salesforce for companies of all shapes and sizes. New episodes bi-weekly on YouTube as well as on your preferred podcast platform.Podcast produced and sponsored by Gearset. Learn more about Gearset.Subscribe to Gearset's YouTube channel: https://grst.co/4cTAAxmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gearsetX/Twitter: https://x.com/GearsetHQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gearsethqChapters:00:00 Introduction to Wade Wagner and SalesforceDX03:04 The Evolution of Salesforce Developer Experience05:52 Wade's Transition from Microsoft to Salesforce08:55 The Birth of SalesforceDX and Project Janus11:54 Building a Cohesive Product Suite14:47 The Role of ISVs in Salesforce's Success17:54 Innovations in Developer Tools and Practices25:48 Revolutionizing Salesforce Interaction27:09 The Developer Experience and Salesforce DX28:22 Building the CLI: A Game Changer30:53 Transitioning to VS Code: A Strategic Move33:24 The Evolution of DevOps Center34:43 Challenges in Innovation and Development36:54 Understanding Packaging and Its Complexity39:23 Navigating Change in Salesforce's Focus41:58 The Importance of Trust in AI Agents44:40 Lessons Learned from Salesforce Experience

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

Guillermo Rauch is the founder of Vercel. Vercel is a cloud infra platform so easy to use that it's almost become a category: “I'm building the Vercel of X”. Vercel also recently launched v0 which is potentially the next evolution of web development - type what you want and it builds it and deploys it for you. He's also the creator Next.js, socket.io and a ton of other open source tools and startups. Plus he's a prolific investor in DevTools. I've missed a ton of his achievements here but essentially, he's the king of DevTools and you probably know him already.What we talk about- Why Guillermo bets on people who ship- What AI has in common with Prettier- v0 puts design first- Saying ‘not yet' is a boss move- Why Guillermo thinks devs won't lose their jobs- How you can learn product building- Why you should be careful when hiring from rocketships - not everyone was in the control room- The value of people having a full stack skill set. And why communication is more important than ever- Why it's so important to explain what you do in simple terms- Tools Guillermo is excited about right nowLinks:- Guillermo Rauch - Vercel - v0 - NextJS- Socket.IO - Browserbase - LiveKit- LanguineThis episode is brought to you by WorkOS. If you're thinking about selling to enterprise customers, WorkOS can help you add enterprise features like Single Sign On and audit logs. https://workos.com/

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, hosts Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson sit down with Mariano Cocirio, Staff Product Manager at Vercel, to discuss Fluid Compute, a new cloud computing model that blends the best of serverless scalability with traditional server efficiency. They explore the challenges of AI workloads in serverless environments, the high costs of idle time, and how Fluid Compute optimizes execution to reduce costs while maintaining performance. Mariano explains how this approach allows instances to handle multiple requests efficiently while still scaling to zero when not in use. The conversation also covers what developers need to consider when adopting this model, the impact on application architecture, and how to track efficiency gains using Vercel's observability tools.Is Fluid Compute the next step in the evolution of serverless? Is it redefining cloud infrastructure altogether?Keypoints Fluid Compute merges the best of servers and serverless – It combines the scalability of serverless with the efficiency and reusability of traditional servers, allowing instances to handle multiple requests while still scaling down to zero. AI workloads struggle with traditional serverless models – Serverless is optimized for quick, stateless functions, but AI models often require long processing times, leading to high costs for idle time. Fluid Compute solves this by dynamically managing resources. No major changes required for developers – Fluid Compute works like a standard Node or Python server, meaning developers don't need to change their code significantly. The only consideration is handling shared global state, similar to a traditional server environment. Significant cost savings and efficiency improvements – Vercel's observability tools show real-time reductions in compute costs, with some early adopters seeing up to 85% savings simply by enabling Fluid Compute.Chapters0:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome1:08 – What is Fluid Compute? Overview and Key Features2:08 – Why Serverless Compute Struggles with AI Workloads4:00 – Fluid Compute: Combining Scalability and Efficiency6:04 – Cost Savings and Real-world Impact of Fluid Compute8:12 – Developer Experience and Implementation Considerations10:26 – Managing Global State and Concurrency in Fluid Compute13:09 – Observability Tools for Performance and Cost Monitoring20:01 – Long-running Instances and Post-operation Execution24:02 – Evolution of Compute Models: From Servers to Fluid Compute29:08 – The Future of Fluid Compute and Web Development30:15 – How to Enable Fluid Compute on Vercel32:04 – Closing Remarks and Guest Social Media InfoFollow Mariano Cocirio on Social Media:Twitter:https://x.com/mcocirioLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcocirio/Sponsored by This Dot:thisdot.co

In this episode, e-commerce pioneer Mark Rubin, founder of Kasama and Salesforce aficionado, takes us on a digital odyssey through his illustrious career in e-commerce development. From foregoing law school to embarking on a journey that's seen coding breakthroughs and vibrant city living, Mark reveals how personal passions and a humorous life philosophy have shaped his professional triumphs. He shares insights into the thrill of launching an e-commerce platform for St. Jude's and discusses the power of AI in commerce, the importance of soft skills, and the innovative strategies for deploying sites on Commerce Cloud. Whether you're a developer, project manager, or simply curious about the future of commerce, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to navigate the ever-evolving world of e-commerce with success. Show Highlights: The role of personal interests and "superpowers" in Mark's professional success. Insights on rapid e-commerce development for St. Jude's and the thrill of launching innovative projects on Commerce Cloud. The importance of soft skills in tech, agency growth, and balancing technical expertise with leadership and communication. Approaches to deploying sites on Commerce Cloud, catering to B2C, B2B, and D2C business needs, and leveraging headless commerce. The transformative role of AI in commerce, enhancing capabilities for developers and project managers, and its application in real-world projects. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dani Grant, co-founder of Jam.dev, as she shares her journey from Cloudflare PM to startup founder. Learn how Jam.dev persevered through eight failed attempts before finding product-market fit and growing to 85,000 users. Dani reveals valuable lessons about product-led growth, building in public, and raising venture capital. From tactical fundraising tips to creative community building strategies like jam.pizza, this episode is packed with practical insights for founders and anyone interested in the startup journey. SponsorConvex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders. Show Notes0:00 - Intro0:29 - Sponsor: Convex1:08 - Meeting Dani Grant1:41 - Early Career at Cloudflare3:09 - Finding Internships & Career Growth5:25 - Starting Jam.dev11:56 - Product Evolution & User Growth16:57 - Product Features & Implementation21:22 - Monetization Strategy23:37 - Technical Deep Dive: How Jam Works27:49 - Future Plans & Mobile Development29:12 - Fundraising Tips & Strategies34:00 - Supporting Developer Communities36:18 - Picks and Plugs LinksCompanies/Products:Jam.devCloudflareConvex (sponsor)SentryData DogHotjarFullStoryJIRAMetabaseNotionSocial/Personal:Dani Grant's TwitterDani Grant's email (dani@jam.dev)Brad Garropy's Twitter (@bradgarropy)Learn Build Teach DiscordDeals for Devs projectBooks/Media:"Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" (book mentioned by Dani)Matt Wolf's YouTube channel (AI recaps)Career Resources:jam.dev/careers (mentioned they're hiring)jam.pizza (community meetup sponsorship form)Technical Tools Mentioned:ViteRemixES BuildProducts Similar to Jam:FullStoryHotjarSentryDatadogDevelopment Tools:Chrome Extension Store (where Jam is available)Community:LearnBuildTeach.comDeals for Devs

Join us as Tanner Linsley, the creator and founder of TanStack Start talks about its transition from Vinci to a more streamlined architecture built on Nitro. Learn about the framework's innovative approach to server functions, its isomorphic design philosophy, and how it differs from other frameworks like Remix. Tanner also shares insights into TanStack's sustainable open-source business model and his journey to building developer tools that prioritize user experience over rapid growth.Show Notes0:00 - Intro0:38 - Welcome Tanner Linsley3:43 - React Server Components and TanStack Evolution6:04 - TanStack Start Overview and Vinci Transition11:26 - Nitro Integration and Framework Architecture15:19 - Server Functions and Framework Comparisons20:58 - API Design Philosophy24:19 - Testing and Development Process30:58 - Team and Collaboration Discussion33:38 - Open Source Sponsorship Strategy36:32 - Netlify Partnership Announcement38:37 - Open Source Sustainability Discussion41:03 - Picks and Plugs LinksProducts & Tools:TanStackVinxi by Nikhil SarafNitroReact RouterTRPCRemixH3 (web request library)XPro (Tweet Deck)Deck.blue (BlueSky client)MOTU M4 audio interfaceBamboo Lab A1 3D printerLashbrook Designs (Brad's wedding band)Companies & Sponsors:ConvexClerkAG GridSentryNetlifyGames & Entertainment:Blockus (board game)Severance (TV Show on Apple TV+)"First Lie Wins" (book)Personal Projects & Links:buildtwelve.com (Amy's project)Brad on BlueSky (@bradgaropy.com)Nozzle (Tanner's startup)Technical Resources:Babel Dead Code Elimination (by Pedro Katori)GitHub 3D Contribution Graph GeneratorReact Server Components documentationOther Projects Mentioned:Solid StartAstro

In this episode, I spoke with Alex Bouchard, co-founder and CTO of Hookdeck, to learn more about Hookdeck and how it differs from Amazon EventBridge.This episode contains a live demo of Hookdeck, for the best viewing experience, please watch the recording on YouTube here.Alex gave me a demo of Hookdeck, which has some nice features for addressing common developer experience problems with EventBridge. For example:Deliver events to local targetsAudit history of event deliveriesIssues page of failed event deliveriesReplay failed eventsLinks from the episode: Check out HookdeckOpening theme song:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.

Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven patterns and web standards to the broader React community while building a foundation for future web development that leverages native web APIs.Chapter Marks0:00 - Intro0:37 - Guest Introduction & SNL Jacket Discussion1:12 - The Remix "Nap" Announcement3:25 - Understanding React Router's Evolution7:51 - React Router Framework Mode10:21 - Middleware Support Plans15:42 - React Server Components Integration19:14 - Server-Side Capabilities & RSC Benefits24:17 - Team Size and Structure25:13 - Remix Brand & Future Direction30:19 - Future of Web APIs32:03 - Austin Remix Meetup Discussion34:54 - Community Engagement and Open Source36:19 - Picks and Plugs LinksPeople & Profiles:Brooks Lybrand's social profilesTwitterBlueSkyMichael ChanJames PerkinsRyan FlorenceEvan Bacon (mentioned for RSC mobile demo)Tools & Projects:React Router 7Remix RunRemix DiscordVite 6Cursor AI (mentioned in Amy's pick)The dev.to article about Cursor settings that Amy referencedElgato XLR Deck (Brad's pick)OXO Silicon Measuring Cup (Amy's pick)Events & Communities:Epic Web Conf (March 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)React Miami (April 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)Remix Austin MeetupTechnical Resources:React Server Components documentationRemix Project RoadmapVite's Environment API documentationBooks:The Three-Body Problem book series (Brooks' pick)Additional Resources:Netflix's Three-Body Problem show (mentioned in relation to Brooks' pick)

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ceora Ford about the intersection of security, development, and community building. We explore why managing identity security is more complex than simple authentication, examine the trade-offs of Next.js's App Router in enterprise applications, and uncover strategies for effective technical content creation. Ceora shares her experience transitioning from digital marketing to developer advocacy, offering practical advice for building a presence across platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.SponsorConvex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.Chapter Marks00:00 - Intro01:14 - Identity Security Discussion05:25 - Evolution of React and Next.js08:33 - Documentation and Developer Experience15:43 - Sponsor: [Convex](https://convex.dev)16:20 - Authentication in the App Router21:31 - Content Creation and Marketing Strategy27:50 - Social Media Platform Strategy34:51 - Analytics and Tool Discussion41:08 - Picks and PlugsBradPick: His dog Roman (who they had to say goodbye to at age 17)Plug: Social media accountsBrad on TwitterBrad on BlueSkyBrad on YouTubeBekahPick: "The Game" podcast with Alex HormoziPlug: Open Sauce (opensauced.pizza) and her team's upcoming feature launchCeoraPick: "The Good Place" (TV show on Netflix)Plug: Social media accountsCeora on LinkedInCeora on TwitterCeora on BlueSkyCeora on TikTokLinksAuth0 by OktaNext.jsAuth0 documentation for Next.js integrationGatsbyAstroConvexJekyllGraphQLOpen SaucedMark Techson

In this episode, we explore the exciting advancements in MongoDB's Atlas CLI and Docker support with a leading expert in developer tools. Discover how these features streamline local development, enabling faster feedback loops and efficient testing environments. Learn about the integration with existing Docker tools, the benefits of running MongoDB locally, and the future enhancements on the horizon. Whether you're a developer looking to optimize your workflow or just curious about the latest in MongoDB, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your development experience.