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Oct 27, 2023 • 26min

Building Green Software Part 3: Code Efficiency • Anne Currie

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCESoreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationAnneannecurrie.com@anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMEDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Oct 20, 2023 • 42min

Genetic Algorithms in Elixir • Sean Moriarity & Bruce Tate

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSean Moriarity - Author of "Genetic Algorithms in Elixir" & "Machine Learning in Elixir"  Bruce Tate - President at Groxio & Author of many BooksRESOURCESSeanseanmoriarity.com@sean_moriaritygithub.com/seanmor5Brucegrox.io@redrapidslinkedin.com/in/bruce-tateDESCRIPTIONFrom finance to artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms are a powerful tool with a wide array of applications. But you don’t need an exotic new language or framework to get started; you can learn about genetic algorithms in a language you’re already familiar with. Join us for an in-depth look at the algorithms, techniques, and methods that go into writing a genetic algorithm. From introductory problems to real-world applications, you’ll learn the underlying principles of problem solving using genetic algorithms.* Book description: © The Pragmatic BookshelfThe interview is based on the book "Genetic Algorithms in Elixir"RECOMMENDED BOOKSSean Moriarity • Genetic Algorithms in ElixirSean Moriarity • Machine Learning in ElixirBruce Tate • Programmer Passport: ElixirBruce Tate • Programmer Passport: PrologBruce Tate,  Ian Dees, Frederic Daoud & Jack Moffitt • Seven More Languages in Seven WeeksBruce Tate • Seven Languages in Seven WeeksSvilen Gospodinov • Concurrent Data Processing in ElixirIan Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio & Aaron Courville • Deep LearningFrancois Chollet • Deep Learning with PythonBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Oct 13, 2023 • 30min

Crafting Robust Architectures for a Resilient Future • Eleanor Saitta & Jez Humble

In this podcast, security expert Eleanor Saitta and technology thought leader Jez Humble discuss the critical role of architectural clarity in ensuring robust security and resilience. They highlight the challenges faced in adapting to changing ecosystems and shed light on potential risks associated with Windows and Office usage. They also emphasize the significance of architectural awareness and basic IT hygiene in safeguarding organizations against security threats. Topics covered include building secure infrastructures with continuous delivery, challenges and solutions in software tools and security, setting up and deploying startups, and the importance of taking action and security certifications.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 45min

Teaching Kids to Code with Sonic Pi • Sam Aaron & James Lewis

This interview was recorded at GOTO Aarhus for GOTO Unscripted.gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSam Aaron - Live Coding Musician & Creator of Sonic PiJames Lewis - Principal Consultant & Technical Director at ThoughtworksRESOURCESsonic-pi.net@sonic_pigithub.com/sonic-pi-net/sonic-piableton.com/en/linkhydra.ojack.xyzSampatreon.com/samaaron@samaarongithub.com/samaaronlinkedin.com/in/samaaronJames@boicylinkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservicesDESCRIPTIONProgramming isn't just lines of code but a gateway to creating music and art and legends such as Ada Lovelace were proof of that. With the aim to reshape the perception of coding which has traditionally been complex and intimidating, Sam Aaron created Sonic Pi, an open-source, free-to-use platform that empowers users to create music through code. What began as a humble endeavor has grown exponentially with more than millions of downloads globally and a large number of schools integrating the tool as part of their computing curriculum to teach children how to program.Tune in to this GOTO Unscripted where Sam spoke to James Lewis about how Sonic Pi is on a mission to democratize coding and break down barriers that have hindered people from engaging with both coding and music.RECOMMENDED BOOKSHans Gruendel • Making Music with Sonic PiHans Gruendel • Learn to Program with Sonic PISimon Monk • Raspberry Pi CookbookMatthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesForsgren, Humble & Kim • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOpsBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Sep 29, 2023 • 10min

Building Green Software Part 2: Measurement • Sara Bergman

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSara Bergman -  Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft & Individual Contributor at Green Software FoundationRESOURCESoreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationghgprotocol.orgsci-guide.greensoftware.foundationiso.org/standard/66453.htmlcloudcarbonfootprint.orgSara@SaraEbergmangithub.com/SaraEmilyBergmanlinkedin.com/in/sara-bergman1DESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMENDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Sep 22, 2023 • 51min

The Origin of Dylan Beattie & The Linebreakers • Vagif Abilov, Hannes Lowette & Dylan Beattie

This interview was recorded at YOW! London for GOTO Unscripted.gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereDylan Beattie - Creator of Rockstar Language, Microsoft MVP, Keynote Speaker & GuitaristHannes Lowette - Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey LoverVagif Abilov - Senior Consultant at Miles with 30+ Years of Programming ExperienceRESOURCESDylan@dylanbeattiegithub.com/dylanbeattielinkedin.com/in/dylanbeattiedylanbeattie.netVagif@ooobjectgithub.com/objectlinkedin.com/in/vagif-abilov-0192b51Hannes@hannes_lowettegithub.com/Belenargithub.com/Belenar/Axxes.ToyCollectorlinkedin.com/in/hanneslowetteDESCRIPTIONWhen one hears the words ‘HTML’, ‘DCML’, ‘framework’ and ‘blockchain’, one would not think these are the main themes of a rock band. Dylan Beattie, Microsoft MVP and creator of the ‘Rockstar’ language took his passion for music and technology, merged them and created a software-themed rock band, The Linebreakers. What sets them apart is their innovative approach of infusing software-related perspectives into the lyrics of classic rock songs.Delve into the captivating journey of band members Dylan, Hannes Lowette and Vagif Abilov as they recount the genesis of their endeavor. Join the conversation in this enlightening episode of GOTO Unscripted, where they share insights about their inspirations, challenges and aspirations.RECOMMENDED BOOKSKevlin Henney & Trisha Gee • 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should KnowGamma, Helm, Johnson & Booch • Design Patterns (Gang of Four)David Farley • Modern Software EngineeringBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Sep 15, 2023 • 23min

Gamification, Systems Thinking & the Power of Observability • Jessica Kerr & Jessica Cregg

Jessica Kerr, Principal Developer Evangelist at Honeycomb, and Jessica Cregg, IT Operations Engineer at CybSafe, discuss gamification and systems thinking in software development. They explore the challenges of implementing gamification, the role of incentives, and the importance of observability for issue identification. They also discuss the benefits of using feature flags and the significance of measures and standards in software development.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 55min

Once Upon a Time in Agile • John Le Drew

John Le Drew, experienced engineer and international keynote speaker, explores the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance for individuals and teams. He shares personal stories of navigating transitions, experiences of layoffs, and the concept of embracing brokenness. The speaker emphasizes the significance of finding alignment with one's true self and the importance of awareness and context in personal, team, and organizational agility.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 40min

Sustainable Software in Practice • Sophia Davies & Niels Freier

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSophia Davies - Senior Technology Architect & Global Product Manager at BCGNiels Freier - Chairperson at Green Software Foundation & Principal AI Eng. at BCGRESOURCESgreensoftware.foundationlinkedin.com/in/sophiaemilydavieslinkedin.com/in/nielsfreiergithub.com/Green-Software-Foundationbcg.com/capabilities/climate-change-sustainability/overviewweforum.org/first-movers-coalitioninnoq.com/en/articles/2023/02/what-is-sustainable-softwareDESCRIPTIONJoin technology architect Sophia Davies and Principal AI Engineering Niels Freier from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as they discuss the implementation of real-life green software projects. Discover the challenges they faced and their insights on how companies can reduce their carbon footprint through initiatives like the Green Software Foundation. As software engineers, you'll gain valuable knowledge on how green code and sustainable software is becoming increasingly important in the industry and what to expect in the future.RECOMMENDED BOOKSIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!
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Aug 25, 2023 • 41min

Quantum Computing in Action • Johan Vos & Preben Thorø

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubJohan Vos - Author of "Quantum Computing in Action" & Co Founder at GluonPreben Thorø - CTO at Trifork SwitzerlandDESCRIPTIONQuantum Computing is on the rise. Do you want to know why you shouldn’t wait to program quantum computers until they are available for everyone? Johan Vos will tell you in this GOTO Book Club episode. Watch the teaser now.The interview is based on Johan's book "Quantum Computing in Action"Read the full transcription of the interview hereRECOMMENDED BOOKSJohan Vos • Quantum Computing in ActionJack D. Hidary • Quantum Computing: An Applied ApproachSarah C. Kaiser & Christopher Grenade • Learn Quantum Computing with Python & Q#Venkateswaran Kasirajan • Fundamentals of Quantum ComputingBrian Clegg • Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit RevolutionScott Aaronson • Quantum Computing Since DemocritusWilliam (Chuck) Easttom • Quantum Computing FundamentalsWolfgang Scherer • Mathematics of Quantum ComputingBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!

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