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

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

Beyond the Cloud: The Local-First Software Revolution • Brooklyn Zelenka & Julian Wood

Presenters Brooklyn Zelenka Julian Wood Source GOTO podcast The Rise of “Local First”: Reclaiming Your Data and Powering the Future of Apps 🚀 Have you ever felt like your data belongs to you? That your apps should work even when the internet disappears? You’re not alone! A fascinating shift is happening in software development, and it’s called “Local First.” Forget apps that happen to work offline – this is about designing them from the ground up to prioritize local data and computation, with seamless synchronization as a secondary benefit. 💡 ...

September 2, 2025 · 3 min

Observability in Java with Micrometer - a Conversation with Marcin Grzejszczak

Presenters Marcin Grzejszczak Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Observability: A Developer’s Guide to Micrometer 🚀💡👨‍💻 Observability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s essential for building reliable and performant applications. But setting up comprehensive monitoring can be a daunting task. Enter Micrometer, a game-changing library designed to simplify the process and empower developers. This post breaks down what Micrometer is, how to get started, and best practices to ensure you’re getting the most out of it – without breaking the bank! ...

September 1, 2025 · 4 min