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The GOTO podcast seeks out the brightest and boldest ideas from language creators and the world's leading experts in software development in the form of interviews and conference talks. Tune in to get the inspiration you need to bring in new technologies or gain extra evidence to support your software development plan.

  1. 1D AGO

    Privacy-First Research with OpenSAFELY • Eli Holderness & Hannes Lowette

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Eli Holderness - Research Software Advocate at Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, Speaker & Professional Nerd Hannes Lowette - Principal Consultant at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey Lover RESOURCES Eli https://bsky.app/profile/eli.holderness.dev https://twitter.com/eliholderness https://hachyderm.io/@eli https://linkedin.com/in/eli-holderness-4890b886 https://github.com/eli-miriam https://eli.holderness.dev Hannes https://bsky.app/profile/hanneslowette.net https://twitter.com/hannes_lowette https://github.com/Belenar https://linkedin.com/in/hanneslowette Links https://www.opensafely.org https://docs.opensafely.org/ehrql https://github.com/opensafely-core/ehrql DESCRIPTION OpenSAFELY represents a revolutionary approach to medical research that prioritizes patient privacy while enabling valuable insights from healthcare data. Rather than giving researchers direct access to sensitive GP records, it allows them to submit code that runs in a secure environment, with only privacy-checked aggregated results returned. Hannes Lowette talks to Eli Holderness about how the system works, its benefits for ensuring reproducible science, the challenges of working with data not collected for research purposes, and its potential applications beyond healthcare. The approach balances the need for medical research with strict privacy protections, ensuring patients maintain trust in how their sensitive data is used. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Ben Goldacre • Bad Science Ben Goldacre • Bad Pharma Aaron Parecki • OAuth 2.0 Simplif Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    29 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Building Modern Software at Scale: Architectural Principles • Randy Shoup & Charles Humble

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Randy Shoup - SVP Engineering at Thrive Market Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant RESOURCES Randy https://bsky.app/profile/randyshoup.bsky.social https://medium.com/@randyshoup https://x.com/randyshoup https://github.com/randyshoup-thrive https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyshoup Charles https://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble https://conissaunce.com Links https://se-radio.net/2008/09/episode-109-ebays-architecture-principles-with-randy-shoup DESCRIPTION Charles Humble sits down with veteran tech leader Randy Shoup, now SVP of Engineering at Thrive Market. Randy discusses Thrive Market’s evolution from a 10-year-old monolith to a microservices architecture, emphasizing domain-driven design and agile scaling. Drawing on his experiences at eBay and other tech giants, he explains when to adopt microservices and the importance of continuous delivery and platform engineering for boosting productivity. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices Sam Newman • Building Resilient Distributed Systems Dave Farley & J Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    52 min

  3. JUL 22

    Evolution in Software: What Has Changed Since GOOS? • Nat Pryce & Duncan McGregor

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Nat Pryce - Co-Author of "Growing Object­-Oriented Software Guided by Tests" & "Java to Kotlin" Duncan McGregor - Co-Author of "Java to Kotlin" & Independent Consultant RESOURCES Nat https://mastodon.social/@natpryce https://github.com/npryce https://x.com/natpryce https://www.linkedin.com/in/natpryce http://www.natpryce.com Duncan https://twitter.com/duncanmcg https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-mcgregor-a3038b6 https://github.com/dmcg http://www.oneeyedmen.com https://java-to-kotlin.dev Links https://www.meetup.com/extreme-tuesday-club-xtc https://guava.dev/releases/21.0/api/docs/com/google/common/base/Function.html DESCRIPTION This conversation between Duncan McGregor and Nat Pryce explores the legacy of Nat's co-authored book "Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests" (GOOS) and how software development practices have evolved in the past 15 years. They discuss the origins of test-driven development (TDD) within London's Extreme Tuesday Club, the shift from object-oriented to functional programming paradigms, and how changing technology has influenced development approaches. Key topics include outside-in vs bottom-up testing strategies, mock objects, the rise of microservices, and whether modern development practices have actually improved productivity. The conversation provides valuable historica Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    45 min

  4. JUL 18

    Small Pull Requests, Big Impact: The Art of Code Reviews • Adrienne Braganza Tacke & Sasa Juric

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Adrienne Braganza Tacke - Senior Developer Advocate at Viam Robotics & Author of "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews" Saša Jurić - Author of "Elixir in Action" & The Ultimate Beacon in the Elixir Space RESOURCES Adrienne https://bsky.app/profile/abt.bsky.social https://x.com/AdrienneTacke https://github.com/AdrienneTacke https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennetacke https://www.instagram.com/adriennetacke https://www.adrienne.io https://blog.adrienne.io Saša https://bsky.app/profile/sasajuric.bsky.social https://twitter.com/sasajuric https://github.com/sasa1977 https://linkedin.com/in/sa%C5%A1a-juri%C4%87-21b23186 https://www.theerlangelist.com DESCRIPTION Adrienne Braganza, author of "Looks Good to Me: Constructive Code Reviews", and Saša Jurić, author of “Elixir in Action”, explore best practices for effective code reviews. They discuss how smaller, well-organized pull requests lead to better feedback, the importance of comment classification, and when to take discussions offline. Both emphasize that code reviews aren't just about catching bugs—they're crucial for knowledge transfer and creating cohesive codebases. While AI tools can help with routine aspects, human judgment remains essential, especially as AI-generated code becomes more common. The speakers agree that when done well, code reviews Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    43 min

  5. JUL 11

    Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) • Russ Miles & James Lewis

    This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Russ Miles - Engineering Manager, Chaos Engineering Practitioner & Co-Author of "Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms" James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks RESOURCES Russ https://bsky.app/profile/russmiles.bsky.social https://github.com/russmiles https://www.linkedin.com/in/russmiles James https://bsky.app/profile/boicy.bovon.org https://twitter.com/boicy https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices https://github.com/boicy https://www.bovon.org DESCRIPTION In this episode of GOTO Book Club, James Lewis and Russ Miles discuss Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs), focusing on how they promote collaboration across security and development teams. Russ shares insights from his book, emphasizing the importance of OODA loops, balancing innovation with safety in platform design, and the benefits of off-the-shelf versus custom CNAPP solutions. Looking ahead, he predicts platform engineering will evolve into a commercial strategy like AWS and that AI will augment human decision-making, enhancing creativity and collaboration in the engineering field. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Miles, Giguere & Smith • Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms Mina, Warda, Marins & Miles • Digitalization of Financial Services in the Age of Cloud Russ Miles • Learning Chaos Engineering Dan Pilone & Russ Miles Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    47 min

  6. JUL 4

    Beyond Storytelling: A Deep Dive into Wardley Mapping • Simon Wardley & Charles Humble

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Simon Wardley - Thought Lord, Mapper, Mostly Good Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant RESOURCES Simon https://bsky.app/profile/swardley.bsky.social https://me.dm/@swardley https://twitter.com/swardley https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwardley https://swardley.medium.com Charles https://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble https://conissaunce.com Links https://www.wardleymaps.com https://mapkeep.com https://miro.com DESCRIPTION Simon Wardley and Charles Humble discuss the development of Wardley Mapping, a visual framework that helps organizations understand and navigate technological evolution. Moving beyond traditional business storytelling, the interview explores how mapping enables better strategic decision-making through understanding component evolution, inertia, and gameplay, while also addressing current technological shifts in AI and cyber-physical systems. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Simon Wardley • Wardley Maps Simon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The Knowledge Sun Tzu • The Art of War Jonathan Allen & Thomas Blood • Reaching Cloud Velocity Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    48 min

  7. JUN 27

    Better Value Sooner Safer Happier • Simon Rohrer & Eduardo da Silva

    This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Simon Rohrer - Co-Author of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" & Senior Director at Saxo Bank Eduardo da Sliva - Independent Consultant on Organization, Architecture, and Leadership Modernization RESOURCES Simon https://bsky.app/profile/simon.bvssh.com https://mastodon.social/@simonr https://x.com/sirohrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrohrer https://github.com/sirohrer https://www.soonersaferhappier.com Eduardo https://bsky.app/profile/esilva.net https://mastodon.social/@eduardodasilva https://x.com/emgsilva https://www.linkedin.com/in/emgsilva https://github.com/emgsilva https://esilva.net DESCRIPTION Eduardo da Silva and Simon Rohrer discuss the core ideas of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" diving into the principles of organizational transformation. Simon shares insights on the shift from output-driven to outcome-focused thinking, emphasizing value over productivity, and the need for continuous improvement in delivery speed, stakeholder satisfaction, and safety. The conversation explores key concepts like technical excellence, integrating safety into development, and balancing incremental changes with occasional larger steps. Simon Rohrer discusses organizational patterns and the importance of decentralizing decision-making, recommending a flexible, context-driven approach to transformation. The session Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    43 min

  8. JUN 20

    Tap Into Fast Flow with Team Topologies & Platform Engineering • Manuel Pais & Julian Wood

    This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Manuel Pais - Co-Author of the Book "Team Topologies" Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS  RESOURCES Manuel https://x.com/manupaisable https://www.manuelpais.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelpais https://github.com/manupaisable Julian https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com https://twitter.com/julian_wood http://www.wooditwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood Links https://teamtopologies.com https://academy.teamtopologies.com https://www.teamperature.com https://itrevolution.com https://matthewskelton.com DESCRIPTION Manuel Pais, co-author of Team Topologies, shares his journey in shaping modern organizational design for fast-flow efficiency with Julian Wood. Reflecting on the widespread impact of the book, Manuel explores how its principles have enabled organizations to redefine team structures, streamline value delivery, and balance cognitive load. The discussion covers communication challenges, the evolution of platform engineering, and strategies for iterative team reorganization. Manuel also addresses the growing influence of AI in software development, emphasizing the need for human oversight, strategic alignment with value streams, and enabling teams to harness AI effectively. With insights from real-world implementations and evolving trends, this ep Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

    53 min
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