The MonkCast

Jason Torres, Community Evangelist at Torc, dives into the vibrant world of tech communities with host Kate Holterhoff. They discuss the dynamic at tech conferences and the challenges of the global hiring landscape. Torres highlights the need for authenticity in social media and how it affects career growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support in tech hiring and offers insights into the future of developer advocacy and building genuine connections.

Kat Cosgrove, Head of Developer Advocacy at Minimus and a key figure in the Kubernetes community, shares her insights into the world of Kubernetes and the release team. She discusses the importance of effective communication in open source, clarifies misconceptions around Docker's deprecation, and explains the structure of Kubernetes Special Interest Groups. Kat also addresses the sustainability challenges of open source, highlighting maintainer burnout and the necessity for corporate support to create a balanced ecosystem.

Shawn (swyx) Wang, a thought leader in the AI, DevTools, and DevRel spaces, shares insights with Kate Holterhoff on the transformative role of the AI Engineer. They explore the unique skills required for AI Engineers compared to traditional developers and the evolving landscape shaped by AI advancements. Shawn discusses community-building initiatives like the AI Engineer World's Fair and highlights the importance of user experience, no-code tools, and the challenges posed by rapid industry evolution, making technology more accessible for all.

In this RedMonk Conversation, Jeremy Meiss, Director of Developer Relations at OneStream, discusses the current state of DevRel with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the importance of engaging front-end developers, the role of content and community, and the nuances of influencer marketing. Jeremy shares insights on how to effectively reach and engage developers, the significance of quantifying DevRel efforts, and the evolving landscape of developer engagement in the tech industry. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/07/17/jeremy-meiss/

At IBM Think 2025, RedMonk's Steve O'Grady sits down with HashiCorp CTO Armon Dadgar and IBM's Tarun Chopra to talk about what the IBM + HashiCorp deal means for devs. They dig into how HashiCorp tools like Terraform, Vault, and Nomad will stay core to the workflow, how IBM plans to invest across the full stack, and how everything will integrate with Red Hat and OpenShift. If you use HashiCorp in your day-to-day or care about hybrid cloud, automation, and scaling infrastructure as code, this one is for you. This conversation was originally published in video format on July 15, 2025.

Daniel Roe, the Nuxt Project Lead at Vercel, shares insights into Vercel's recent acquisition of NuxtLabs. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining Nuxt's independence and transparency. The conversation touches on community governance within open source projects and the need for sustainable funding models. Daniel reflects on navigating the complexities of open source maintainership and the shift towards collaboration in front-end development. He also addresses the confusion between Nuxt and Next, advocating for clearer communication to empower developers.

In this RedMonk Conversation, Bob Quillin, CEO and co-founder of ControlTheory, chats with Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk. They discuss ControlTheory's launch and the observability landscape including the importance of feedback loops, and how ControlTheory aims to democratize instrumentation through OpenTelemetry. Bob shares insights on integrating with existing observability tools and the target audience for their solutions, emphasizing the need for more intelligent data management in the cloud era. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/06/30/a-redmonk-conversation-bob-quillin-talks-observability-opentelemetry-controltheory/

In this RedMonk conversation, Jacob Leverich, Co-Founder at Observe, Inc., discusses the evolution of the observability market, focusing on the founding of Observe, and the architectural decisions that shaped its development, with RedMonk's James Governor. They explore the transition from on-premises to cloud-based solutions, the challenges of data collection and interpretation, and the importance of user context in troubleshooting. The discussion also covers the impact of OpenTelemetry on the industry and the ongoing challenges of cost management in observability solutions. They explore emerging trends in data management, including the commoditization of data storage and the impact of AI on observability practices. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by Observe.

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens is joined by Srini Iragavarapu, Director of Software Development for Amazon Q Developer, to discuss the evolution of AI agents in software development. Srini explains how Amazon Q Developer leverages generative AI and large language models to assist developers across the entire software lifecycle — from code generation to testing, documentation, and even large-scale code transformations — while keeping developers in full control. They also explore how these tools are transforming developer productivity, onboarding, and problem-solving. This is a RedMonk conversation, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/the-new-builders-the-evolution-of-ai-agents/

Recorded live at Microsoft Build 2025, this RedMonk Conversation features James Governor speaking with Dr. Nicole Forsgren and Gene Kim about the future of DevOps in the era of AI agents and vibe coding. They explore how generative AI is transforming software development, the evolving role of developers, and the importance of maintaining strong processes, culture, and developer experience as code creation accelerates. The conversation also previews their upcoming books on vibe coding and developer experience.