
Jonathan Schneider
CEO of Moderne and author on Java microservices and automated code remediation. He focuses on building large-scale code transformation tools like OpenRewrite.
Top 5 podcasts with Jonathan Schneider
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Jul 22, 2025 • 37min
What If Fixing Code Wasn’t Your Job Anymore? | Jonathan Schneider & Moderne
Jonathan Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Moderne, shares insights on revolutionizing code refactoring. He discusses how teams leverage their rewrite engine to tackle technical debt directly and facilitate organizational change. The conversation dives into AI's role in code management, exposing the limits of LLMs and emphasizing the balance between automation and human oversight. Schneider reveals the transformative potential of using tools like Open Rewrite for code migration and highlights the importance of open-source integration in enhancing code analysis across projects.

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Sep 3, 2024 • 30min
E148: Software Refactoring in the Age of AI
Jonathan Schneider, Co-Founder & CEO of Moderne, dives into the intricate world of software refactoring. He highlights the critical need for maintenance to avoid security vulnerabilities and discusses the hurdles faced in the Java ecosystem. The conversation uncovers the challenge of managing code complexity, especially with the rise of generative AI. Jonathan also shares insights from Moderne's journey, including the importance of collaboration in the open-source community and the startup's evolution since 2020.

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Jul 16, 2024 • 53min
SE Radio 625: Jonathan Schneider on Automated Refactoring with OpenRewrite
Jonathan Schneider, cofounder of Moderne and creator of OpenRewrite, discusses automated software maintenance with SE Radio. Topics include using OpenRewrite for framework migration and security fixes, leveraging lossless semantic trees for automated refactoring, and the importance of correctness in refactoring. Schneider also explores maximizing OpenRewrite for codebase events, API migrations, static analysis, and code quality improvement. Learn how to get started with OpenRewrite and commercial offerings for efficient refactoring in software engineering.

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Nov 19, 2024 • 27min
The open-source ecosystem built to reduce tech debt
Jonathan Schneider, Co-founder of Moderne and ex-contributor at Netflix, dives deep into the world of automated source code transformations. He discusses the challenges companies face when migrating Java applications and the critical role of Open Rewrite in easing the transition. Schneider emphasizes the importance of team collaboration for successful upgrades and tackles how AI is reshaping developer productivity. He also highlights the need for balance by advocating for breaks as essential for mental rejuvenation in tech.

Aug 21, 2025 • 33min
The Transformation Trap: Why Software Modernization Is Harder Than It Looks
Jonathan Schneider, CEO of Moderne and an expert on Java microservices, discusses the challenges of software modernization. He shares insights from his experience at Netflix and highlights how major companies utilize transformation tools like OpenRewrite. The conversation covers the complexities of upgrading legacy systems, the role of AI in development, and the importance of balancing automation with human oversight. Schneider delves into cultural factors that influence modernization efforts and the lessons learned from the Python 2 to 3 migration.