In this engaging discussion, Prasad Rao, a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS and co-author of 'Cloud Career Journeys,' teams up with David Linthicum, an AI and Cloud thought leader. They dive into inspiring career transitions into cloud computing, emphasizing the power of mentorship and the AAA framework for adaptability. The duo shares stories of self-taught professionals, including a former lawyer’s rise in cloud education. They also highlight the importance of grit and continuous learning in navigating tech careers, urging listeners to embrace diverse paths.

In this engaging discussion, Sol Rashidi, a recognized AI visionary, teams up with Joe Reis, a data expert and CEO. They dive into the evolution of AI, emphasizing practical integration strategies for businesses. The conversation covers the nuances of open-source versus managed services, along with the costs involved in AI product development. Rashidi shares insights from her book, advocating for hands-on learning, and both guests reflect on their writing journeys, revealing unexpected reader feedback.

Senior Staff Software Engineer Tomasz Lelek & software creator Mark Rendle discuss software tradeoffs and mistakes. They cover the impact of code duplication, date & time nuances, API evolution, multi-tenancy challenges, and software development practices.

Guests Uberto Barbini and Duncan McGregor discuss functional programming in Kotlin, transitioning from Java, leveraging Kotlin for easier transitions, the impact of programming languages on problem-solving, comparing object-oriented and functional programming, reflections on writing a book, exploring functional programming through a real-world example, and teaching programming to kids.

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnna Skoulikari - Author of "Learning Git" & Senior Technical WriterHelen Scott - Developer Advocate at JetBrains & Co-Author of "Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEA"RESOURCESAnnahttps://twitter.com/AnnaSkoulikarihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaskoulikarihttps://www.annaskoulikari.comhttps://github.com/annaskoulikarihttps://www.udemy.com/course/git-learning-journeyHelenhttps://twitter.com/HelenJoScotthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/helenjoscotthttps://www.helenjoscott.comhttps://github.com/helenjoscottLinkshttps://learning.oreilly.com/get-learning/?code=LEARNGIT23Trisha & Helen: https://youtu.be/pfinplXtrkADESCRIPTIONThis book teaches Git in a simple, visual, and tangible manner so that you can build a solid mental model of how Git version control works. Through the use of color, storytelling, and hands-on exercises, you will learn to use this tool with confidence.The information is introduced incrementally so that you don't get bogged down with unknown terms or concepts. Learning Git is ideal for anyone who needs to use Git for personal or professional projects: coding bootcamp students, junior developers, data professionals, and technical writers, to name just a few!This book covers how to:• Download Git and initialize a local repository• Add files to the staging area and make commits• Create, switch, and delete branches• Merge and rebase branches• Work with remote repositories including cloning, pushing, pulling, and fetching• Use pull requests to collaborate with others* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMENDED BOOKSAnna Skoulikari • Learning GitTrisha Gee & Helen Scott • Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEAMichael Nygard • Release It! 2nd EditionTomasz Lelek & Jon Skeet • Software Mistakes & TradeoffsAshley Peacock • Creating Software with Modern Diagramming TechniquesBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

Eoin Woods & Charles Humble discuss the evolving landscape of software architecture, emphasizing continuous architecture, agile methodologies, people skills, and fostering a supportive culture. They share insights on adopting industry models, peer review practices, creating a culture of openness, and encouraging self-directed innovation within teams.

Security experts Scott Helme & Sebastian Brandes discuss debunking security myths, importance of Content Security Policy, challenges with legacy apps & shadow IT, implementing security measures, and empowering developers with security insights. They emphasize the role of organizational commitment in enhancing web security.

Julian Wood and James Beswick discuss the evolution of serverless computing, highlighting the fusion of containers and serverless for increased flexibility. They emphasize the importance of asynchronous development in scaling applications efficiently. The conversation touches on cost management, architectural decisions, and the collaborative relationship between AWS and its customers.

Elisabeth Hendrickson & Charles Humble discuss debunking testing ratios, impact of organizational structures on quality, challenges in testing practices, layoffs' impact on trust, reorganizations' effect on teams, simulating agile practices with 'word count', and transitioning to independent consulting with systems thinking.

Field CTO Liz Fong-Jones and Developer Advocate Marit van Dijk discuss efficient development collaboration and proven SRE practices. Topics include communication challenges, software dependencies, evolving SRE roles, and building internal platforms. They highlight the importance of teamwork, streamlined communication, and code quality for successful development outcomes.