Sam Newman
Independent consultant and trainer, working with companies worldwide to help teams change their architecture. Currently writing a book on making distributed systems more resilient.
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Oct 12, 2025 • 1h 10min
The 3 Golden Rules Of Distributed Systems | Sam Newman In The Engineering Room Ep. 40
Sam Newman, an expert in microservices and resilient distributed systems, chats about how to approach architectural decisions in software development. He emphasizes the importance of starting simply before scaling to microservices. The conversation dives into his three golden rules for distributed systems, focusing on time, targets, and resource limitations. They explore practical strategies like timeouts and retries, while also addressing the impact of AI on coding practices and the importance of maintaining learning opportunities for junior developers.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 47min
Do microservices' benefits supersede their caveats? A conversation with Sam Newman
Sam Newman, an independent consultant and microservices pioneer, shares valuable insights on architecture evolution. He emphasizes starting with monoliths before transitioning to microservices, focusing on desired outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of observability and testing in complex systems, advocating for independent deployments to reduce impact. Newman also addresses the power of ephemeral environments for continuous deployment, balancing organizational structure with effective architecture decisions. Tune in for a fresh perspective on navigating microservices complexities!
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Jan 10, 2025 • 44min
Software Architecture for Tomorrow: Expert Talk • Sam Newman & Julian Wood
Join Sam Newman, a microservices expert and author known for his work on resilient distributed systems, and Julian Wood, a Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS. They dive into the intricate world of software architecture, discussing the importance of clear communication styles, such as event-driven versus request-response. The conversation highlights the value of architectural decision records for collaboration. They also examine AI's role in code understanding, stressing that while AI can assist, critical thinking remains essential in navigating today's complex systems.
