Fast Authorisation Checks with Dynamic Graph Indexing in Go

Presenters Varuni H K Source Gophercon India 2025 🚀 Level Up Your Authorization: A Deep Dive into Google Zanzibar & SpiceDB 🌐 Authorization checks. They’re the gatekeepers of your application, deciding who sees what. But what happens when those gatekeepers become a bottleneck, slowing everything down? That’s the problem Vuni, a Couchbase engineer, tackled in a fascinating presentation at the conference, and we’re breaking it down for you! 👨‍💻 🎯 The Millisecond Matters: Why Authorization Speed is Critical Vuni started with a stark truth: latency is king. A study by Deoid showed that even a mere 0.1-second improvement in load time can lead to an 8x increase in user retention. Think about that! Slow authorization checks directly impact user experience and, ultimately, your bottom line. 💰 ...

September 19, 2025 · 4 min

United we Compile: Cross Compelling CGO (with Zig)

Presenters Alex Rios Source Gophercon India 2025 🚀 United We Compile: Zig vs. Go Cross-Compilation – A Developer’s Dream? Cross-compilation – the ability to build software for different operating systems and architectures – is a cornerstone of modern development. But let’s be honest, it can often feel more like a frustrating puzzle than a streamlined process. If you’re a Go developer, you know this struggle firsthand. But what if there was a better way? That’s what Alex, a senior staff engineer with a fintech background, explored in a fascinating presentation on cross-compilation, focusing on Zig as a compelling alternative to Go’s traditional approach. Let’s dive in! ...

September 19, 2025 · 4 min

The Microservice Myth: What Monzo Learned About Scaling a Bank

Presenters Suhail Patel Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Career: From Individual Contributor to Engineering Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 So, you’re a rockstar engineer. You write clean code, solve complex problems, and consistently deliver results. But you feel the pull towards something more – a desire to influence, mentor, and shape the direction of your team and organization. You’re thinking about the move from being a top-tier individual contributor to a leadership role (think Staff or Principal Engineer). But what does that really mean? ...

September 17, 2025 · 3 min

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

AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast 🤖💡 Can AI Save the Planet? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tech 🌐 The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. But what about its impact? This segment from the Green IO podcast pulls back the curtain on a growing concern: the environmental footprint of AI and what we can do about it. It’s not just about making AI smarter – it’s about making it sustainable. ...

September 9, 2025 · 3 min