The podcast discusses current trends in software architecture and design. Topics include designing for portability and cloud-bound applications, server-driven UI development, changing skill sets for developers, software supply chain security, blockchain and decentralized apps, staying connected to reality in architecture, and the potential of GPT technology in code analysis and virtual assistance.

Thomas Betts speaks with Fran Mendez, an expert in AsyncAPI V3, about the major goals and changes in version 3, including renaming 'Pavelast' and 'Subscribe' to 'Send' and 'Receive'. They also discuss getting started with Acing API and the introduction of Glee Framework, as well as the roadmap for future versions and the release of a new parser.

Solomon Hykes, founder of Dagger and Docker, discusses improving continuous delivery practices, modernizing CI/CD tooling, building an effective community. Also explores the potential of WebAssembly, a marketplace for modules, the relationship between Docker and Moby, and the future of DevOps and its interdependency with AI.

Sid Anand, a software architect, talks about the career path to becoming a software architect, the challenges and skills required. They emphasize the importance of staying informed, adapting to change, and leaving success behind. The qualities of a software architect they discuss include building trust, learning from others, and focusing on fundamentals. They also discuss their professional background, passion for learning, and the role of an architect in rewarding hard work and involving clients in project reviews.

Michael Redlich, lead editor of the Java topic at InfoQ, discusses the InfoQ Java Trends Report with Daniel Bryant. Topics include Java 21 release, Java virtual threads adoption, Jakarta EE and Spring projects, and community and ecosystems projects.

Pamela Fox, a cloud advocate in Python at Microsoft, discusses ChatGPT sample apps integrating with Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search for querying enterprise data. They cover retrieval augmented generation (RAG) approach, using Azure Cognitive Search with vectors for better search results, integrating Chat GPT with Cognitive Search, JSON Lines for data processing and language interoperability, and pricing considerations for optimal usage.

Micha Hernandez van Leuffen, an expert in observability and incidents, discusses the challenges of achieving observability, incident investigation in remote collaboration, tracking custom metrics with Autometrics, developer-first observability, and standardizing metrics and incident management.

Adam Jacob, CEO and co-founder at System Initiative, discusses the challenges of DevOps, modeling infrastructure, and increasing collaboration between developers and operators. Topics include the evolution of DevOps, using a programmable simulator for implementing DevOps, compatibility of GitOps with infrastructure management, onboarding challenges, and the business potential of open source software.

In this episode, Tracy Miranda, a leader in the secure software supply chain domain, sat down with InfoQ podcast co-host Daniel Bryant and discussed the current state of the industry. Topics covered included the benefits of SBOMs and SLSA, getting started with generating SBOMs, and how developers should work with leadership when evaluating their organization’s security posture. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3EFWiFr Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter [monthly]: www.infoq.com/software-architect…mpaign=architectnl Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco https://qconsf.com/ Oct 2-6, 2023 QCon London https://qconlondon.com/ April 8-10, 2024 Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://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 - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq/?u…aign=writeforinfoq

Mark Fussell and Yaron Schneider discuss Dapr, an API suite simplifying the development of distributed applications. They talk about its abstractions, data segregation, encryption, observability, resiliency, and security features. They also cover Dapr's growth as a golden path for development, its origin story as an open-source project, getting started with Dapr, and its configuration-driven nature. They highlight community support through Discord, YouTube, and the open-source nature of the project.