How to Get People Excited about Functional Programming • Russ Olsen & James Lewis

Presenters Russ Olsen James Lewis Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Functional Frontier: From Abstract Ideas to Real-World Wins 🚀 Ever felt like diving into functional programming is like staring at a brick wall? You hear about the amazing benefits – clearer code, easier testing – but the practical leap feels… well, like trying to build a skyscraper without a blueprint! This presentation dives deep into that very struggle, offering a refreshing perspective on how to truly get functional programming and leverage its power. ...

November 21, 2025 · 5 min

Early Days of Agile Development & Is Design Dead? • Martin Fowler & James Lewis

Presenters Martin Fowler James Lewis Source GOTO podcast 🚀 Agile Reboot? Let’s Talk True Implementation, GenAI, & Developer Productivity 🤖 The tech landscape is constantly evolving. We’re hearing a lot about “reboots” of Agile and the revolutionary impact of Generative AI (GenAI). But are we truly addressing the core issues, or just chasing the latest buzzwords? And what really drives developer productivity? This post dives into a fascinating discussion that cuts through the hype and gets to the heart of what matters. ...

September 26, 2025 · 3 min