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Presenters Ian Brooks Source apidays London 2025 Beyond Green IT: Building a Sustainable Future with Technology 🚀💡 For years, “Green IT” has been synonymous with energy efficiency – reducing the power consumption of servers and data centers. While undeniably important, is that really enough? Ian Brooks, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable IT at the University of the West of England, challenged us to think bigger, to move beyond the traditional definition and embrace a more holistic view of technology’s impact on our planet. He argued that Green IT, as we know it, represents a surprisingly small slice of the sustainability pie – a mere 2-4% impact. Let’s dive into why that’s a problem and what we can do about it. ...

Presenters Michael Nygard Dave Farley Source GOTO podcast The Ever-Rising Bar: Navigating Complexity in Software Development 🚀💡👨‍💻 This segment from a tech conference presentation explores the cyclical nature of progress in software development, highlighting how advancements often introduce new layers of complexity that threaten to outpace the gains. The speakers, seasoned veterans of the industry, reflect on the evolution of practices and the challenges of maintaining a manageable level of complexity. ...

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast 🚀 Reclaim Your Agency: How Developers Can Take Control of Their Destiny 💡 As developers, we’re constantly problem-solving, building, and adapting. But how often do we consider our mindset and its impact on our success? The latest episode of Developer Tea dives deep into a powerful psychological concept: locus of control. It’s a game-changer for how we approach our careers and personal growth. Let’s explore! ...

Presenters Michel Lind Davide Cavalca Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 CentOS Stream: Supercharging Security with Proposed Updates 🛠️ CentOS Stream is a cornerstone of the enterprise Linux landscape, known for its stability and reliability. But what happens when critical security vulnerabilities arise? Traditionally, the package maintenance process has been a bottleneck, leading to delays in applying fixes. That’s why the team has developed something exciting: Proposed Updates, a new stream of packages designed to bridge the gap and deliver faster access to critical fixes and backports. Let’s dive in! ...

Presenters Elaine Brown Ross Cockburn Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: Building a Circular Future for IT 🌐 We live in a world obsessed with the latest gadgets. But what happens to all those old laptops, phones, and tablets when they’re replaced? Too often, they end up as e-waste, contributing to environmental damage and social inequality. But there’s a growing movement to change that, and it’s incredibly exciting! Let’s dive into how we can transform the way we think about and manage IT equipment, moving from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy where technology serves people and the planet. 🚀 ...