Navigating AI, Platform Engineering, and Staff-Plus: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston Preview

Apr 24, 2024

The podcast covers platform engineering, Staff-Plus roles, AI impact on software development, and the importance of security. Speakers highlight challenges like fintech engineering, transitioning to AI, and Generative AI tools. They also discuss technology choices, evolving roles in engineering teams, and upcoming talk previews at the Boston conference.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Perspectives on Engineering, Transitioning to AI, and Software Delivery

01:55 • 2min

Exploring the Impact of Generative AI Tools on Development Processes

03:32 • 4min

Exploring the Impact of Tools on Developers and AI in Onboarding New Team Members

07:17 • 3min

Evolution of Technology Choices in Software Development

09:57 • 13min

Segregation of Duties and Specialization in Software Development Teams

22:53 • 2min

Evolving Roles and Career Paths in Engineering Teams

24:46 • 16min

Upcoming Talk Previews and Boston Conference Appeal

40:41 • 2min

In this InfoQ podcast, host Daniel Bryant sat down with speakers from the InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 24-25) and discussed the critical challenges and decisions developers are currently facing. Topics covered include platform engineering, the evolution of senior software developer roles into Staff-Plus positions, AI's impact on the SDLC, and the importance of security. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/4460pXx Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 24-25, 2024) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2024 InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (Sept 26-27, 2024) Practical learnings from senior software practitioners navigating Generative AI, security, modern web applications, and more. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/munich2024 QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq