The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source State of the "log" 2025 (Friends)
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Dec 19, 2025 Kyle Galbraith, Co-founder and CEO of Depot.dev, discusses how to enhance build pipelines and boost developer velocity. He shares insights on Depot's offerings that promise tenfold faster builds and integration with existing CI providers. The conversation also highlights the role of innovative tools in maximizing productivity and saving crucial development time. Additionally, Kyle touches on the significance of maintaining efficient workflows in an ever-evolving tech landscape, providing listeners with actionable concepts to optimize their processes.
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Integration, Not Coding, Is The New Bottleneck
- Kyle Galbraith warns the bottleneck in engineering is shifting from writing code to integrating it: builds, reviews, and deployments.
- He predicts small teams plus many agents will explode velocity and force rethinking pipelines and review processes.
Speed Up Builds And Improve Observability
- Use fast, reliable builds and stronger deployment observability to prevent pipeline slowdowns as agent-driven output rises.
- Try Depot (depot.dev) or similar tooling to accelerate builds and reduce downstream friction.
Listener Marathon And Favorite Episodes
- Andrew Patton logged 105 hours listening to The Changelog and highlighted episodes like Friends 75 and Interview 635.
- He praised Breakmaster Cylinder's music and looks forward to more shows in 2026.