Startup Software Architecture - You Never Really Throw It Away: A Conversation with David Gudeman

Presenters Michael Stiefel David Gudeman Source InfoQ podcast 🚀 Navigating the Startup Storm: The Architect’s Unsung Battle for Pragmatism, People, and Code Ever wondered what it really takes to be a tech architect, especially in the dizzying, high-stakes world of startups? It’s far more than just writing elegant code or designing perfect systems. It’s a relentless dance between technical mastery, empathetic communication, and strategic foresight, often performed under immense pressure and profound uncertainty. ...

January 26, 2026 · 7 min

Building Agentic Generative AI Applications with MongoDB Atlas on AWS

Presenters Davin Min Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 Unleashing the Power of Agentic AI: Your Guide to Building Smarter Applications with MongoDB Atlas and AWS 🚀 Ever wished your AI could do more than just answer questions? Imagine an AI that doesn’t just tell you how to update your shipping address, but actually does it for you, even finding missing details along the way. That’s the promise of agentic generative AI, and a recent deep dive into building these sophisticated applications on AWS using MongoDB Atlas has us incredibly excited! 🤩 ...

January 22, 2026 · 5 min

From MVP to Global Scale: Building Performant AI Applications on MongoDB Atlas

Presenters Anurag Kadasne Xiaochen Wu Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 From Hobby Project to Production Powerhouse: Building Performant AI Apps with MongoDB Atlas 🚀 Ever dreamed of launching a cool app, maybe even one powered by AI, without breaking the bank or getting bogged down in complex infrastructure? We’ve all been there, staring at our screens, wondering how to go from a simple idea to a robust, production-ready system. Well, get ready, because we’re diving deep into how MongoDB Atlas can be your secret weapon in this journey! 💡 ...

January 22, 2026 · 5 min

Scaling the Builder’s Journey: From MVP to Global Reach With MongoDB

Presenters Mira Carey Ralph Capasso Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Scaling Your Database: From Startup Hustle to Enterprise Powerhouse with MongoDB 🌐 So, you’ve built an awesome app! 🎉 You’re seeing traction, users are flocking in, and suddenly… your database is struggling to keep up. It’s a common story. This post dives into how MongoDB tackles the challenges of scaling your database as you transition from a scrappy startup to a robust enterprise. Forget “table stakes” – we’re talking about building a foundation that can handle anything. ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min

Somtochi Onyekwere on Distributed Data Systems, Eventual Consistency and CRDTs

Presenters Somtochi Onyekwere Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Distributed Systems: Why Fly.io is Betting on Speed with corrosion and CRDTs! 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever found yourself staring at a loading spinner, wishing your global application data could just… be there? You’re not alone! The world of distributed systems is constantly evolving, balancing the need for data consistency with the ever-present demand for blazing-fast performance. Recently, Sini Pinchala, InfoQ’s lead editor for the AIML and data engineering community, sat down with Samtochi, a brilliant software engineer from Fly.io, to dive deep into these very challenges and unveil some exciting advancements. Their discussion revolved around Fly.io’s innovative open-source distributed system, corrosion, and its fascinating reliance on eventual consistency and Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs). Get ready to have your mind expanded! ✨ ...

January 12, 2026 · 7 min