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Apr 1, 2025 • 43min

Amazon Q and The Future of Autonomous Development | AWS' Adnan Ijaz

Adnan Ijaz, Director of Product Management for Next Gen Developer Experience at AWS, leads the charge on Amazon Q, a groundbreaking tool in AI development. He dives into how autonomous AI can transform workflows, urging developers to shift from task-centric coding to strategic architecture. The conversation highlights the importance of quantifying AI's impact on productivity, advocating for responsible implementation and human oversight. Ijaz also shares insights on mentoring AI to enhance software development, ensuring innovation without losing credibility.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 55min

Ditch the Ticket Factory Mentality | Cosmic Teacups’ Thanos Diacakis

Thanos Diacakis, a seasoned fractional CTO and engineering coach with over 25 years at companies like Uber, shares insights on optimizing engineering teams. He debunks the myth of 'technical debt' and critiques the 'feature factory' mentality. Thanos discusses practical strategies for improving team dynamics, aligning technical challenges with business goals, and fostering a culture of happiness in engineering. He emphasizes the need for sustainable practices and adapting to the shifts caused by AI in the tech landscape.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 46min

Will AI Finally Make TDD Practical? | Diffblue’s Animesh Mishra

Animesh Mishra, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Diffblue, joins the conversation to explore the unfulfilled promise of Test Driven Development (TDD). He discusses how deterministic AI can bridge the gap between theory and practice, potentially writing two years' worth of tests for legacy code in just two hours. Animesh also highlights the importance of building trust in AI for testing, emphasizing how it can alleviate developers' cognitive strain while improving software quality and efficiency.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 49min

Can You Buy Your Way to DevSecOps Success? | Arcjet’s David Mytton

David Mytton, CEO of ArcJet and founder of Console.dev, dives into the clash between fast-paced development and security needs. He critiques the common approach of just adding security tools, emphasizing that true success requires alignment between developers and security teams. David highlights the significance of intuitive developer-centric design and the right incentives to foster a secure culture. He also shares insights on how to market security tools effectively and empower developers to prioritize security without hindering innovation.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 46min

Simplifying the AI Stack | IBM's Dr. Maryam Ashoori

Dr. Maryam Ashoori, Senior Director of Product Management for watsonx at IBM, dives into the evolving landscape of AI in enterprise applications. She emphasizes the pressing skill gap among developers and the necessity for improved tools to tackle AI's complexity. The discussion highlights the rise of no-code development as a game-changer, enabling broader access to software development. Ashoori also explores the impactful role of AI agents and the transformation of engineers into strategic roles that balance innovation with management of AI tools.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 20min

Why Are Teams Only Aligned During a Crisis? | CircleCI & MongoDB

Rob Zuber, CTO of CircleCI, and Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB, dive deep into the dynamics of team alignment during crises. They explore the contrasting AI landscapes for startups versus larger firms, the vital balance between AI and human learning in software development, and the importance of metrics like developer velocity in fostering effective teamwork. Discussions also touch on the impact of hackathons on innovation and the evolving role of quality assurance in continuous deployment, painting a vivid picture of modern engineering challenges.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 41min

Can Your AI Strategy Be Future-Proof? | Galileo’s Vikram Chatterji

Vikram Chatterji, co-founder and CEO of Galileo, shares insights on future-proofing AI strategies. He tackles the dilemma of adopting AI to remain competitive while justifying expenses. Vikram stresses the need for clear evaluation frameworks and prioritizing use cases based on business needs. The discussion also covers the importance of understanding a company's cultural context in AI deployment and how traditional firms differ from tech companies in their AI integration approaches.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 6min

Why Teams Will Break This Year (and How to Fix Them) | Battery Venture’s Dharmesh Thakker

Ori Keren, CEO of LinearB, and Dharmesh Thakker, General Partner at Battery Ventures, dive into the future of developer productivity and the transformative role of AI. They explore the challenges and opportunities posed by AI-powered tools, from code review to innovative integrations. The conversation highlights key habits for productive engineering teams, the skepticism surrounding automation, and the evolving roles developers must adopt. Insights include practical advice on maximizing productivity and addressing the balance of creativity and technical governance in the tech landscape.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 52min

Hunting for a Flywheel | Refactoring’s Luca Rossi

Luca Rossi, author of the Refactoring newsletter and a specialist in engineering team dynamics, joins to shed light on effective practices for successful engineering teams. He uncovers surprising correlations between team happiness, shipping frequency, and recognition from non-technical leaders. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of AI implementation and the importance of adapting to these changes. Rossi emphasizes how recognition and communication play crucial roles in team performance and effective code delivery.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 46min

Low-Code Won’t Replace You | Camunda’s Bernd Ruecker

Bernd Ruecker, Co-founder and Chief Technologist at Camunda, explores the impact of low-code solutions on developers. He explains how low-code tools enable developers to tackle complex challenges while emphasizing the balance between low-code and custom solutions. The discussion also highlights the evolving role of developers as automation progresses, and the need for organizations to adapt workflows and training strategies. Ruecker addresses concerns regarding quality and security, underscoring the future relevance of developers in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

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