Scaling Systems, Companies, and Careers with Suhail Patel

Presenters Suhail Patel Thomas Betts Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Influence: From Coding Pro to Technical Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 Are you a seasoned engineer looking to expand your impact beyond just writing code? Do you aspire to shape technical direction, mentor colleagues, and drive innovation? Then this post is for you! We’re diving into a fascinating discussion on transitioning from a brilliant individual contributor to a technical influencer and leader – and it’s not about getting a fancy title. ...

September 15, 2025 · 4 min

Platform Engineering: A Deep Dive Conversation • Russ Miles & Kevlin Henney

Presenters Russ Miles Kevlin Henney Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Code: Building Human-Centered Platforms with Empathy and Purpose 🚀 We’re all familiar with the relentless pursuit of efficiency and innovation in tech. But what happens when we forget the people at the heart of it all? A recent GoTo conference talk, and the insightful conversation that followed, offered a powerful reminder: exceptional tech isn’s just about clever code, it’s about understanding and connecting with the humans who use it. ...

September 12, 2025 · 4 min

Ethics in AI: Biases & Responsibilities • Michelle Frost & Hannes Lowette

Presenters Michelle Frost Hannes Lowette Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Ethical Minefield of AI: A Summary of Key Insights 🚀 The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence holds incredible promise, but it also presents a complex web of ethical, legal, and practical challenges. This tech conference presentation delved deep into this evolving landscape, moving beyond the excitement of potential to grapple with the crucial questions of bias, accountability, and responsible development. It’s a conversation we all need to be having. ...

September 9, 2025 · 4 min

Safely Changing Software to Avoid Incidents: A Conversation with Justin Sheehy

Presenters Michael Stiefel Justin Sheehy Source InfoQ podcast The Hidden Cost of Speed: Why Software Documentation is a Professional Imperative 🚀 We’re all driven to ship features fast. It feels good to see progress, to get that immediate feedback loop. But what if that relentless pursuit of speed is costing us more than we realize? This transcript from a recent tech conference dives into a crucial, often overlooked aspect of software development: software documentation. It’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s a professional imperative. ...

September 8, 2025 · 5 min

Effective Code Reviews with Conventional Comments • Paul Slaughter & Adrienne Braganza

Presenters Paul Slaughter Adrienne Braganza Tacke Source GOTO podcast Level Up Your Code Reviews: Lessons from GitLab’s Innovative Workshop 🚀 Code reviews. They’re a cornerstone of software development, but let’s be honest, they can sometimes feel like a dreaded chore. Inconsistent feedback, misunderstandings, and emotional responses are all too common. But what if code reviews could be a source of learning, collaboration, and team growth? That’s the question GitLab is tackling with their “Code Review Weekly Workshop,” and the insights from a recent GoTo podcast are gold for any team looking to level up their code review process. Let’s dive into what they’re doing and how you can apply these lessons to your own workflow. ...

September 5, 2025 · 3 min