GOTO Podcast

Presenters Simon Peyton Jones Chelsea Troy Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Code: Unlocking Computational Thinking with Concrete Problems & the Power of Functional Programming 🚀💡 Ever feel like learning computer science is like trying to drink from a firehose of abstract concepts? You’re not alone! In a recent insightful conversation, tech luminary Simon Peyton Jones shared his journey and profound insights into the world of computing education. Hosted by Chelsea Troy, this discussion paints a vivid picture of how we can make learning programming not just effective, but truly exciting, even in the age of AI. ...

Presenters Andrew Harmel-Law Marit van Dijk Source GOTO podcast From Ivory Towers to Collaborative Ecosystems: Building Habitable Software in the Age of Autonomy 🚀 Remember the days of the lone wolf architect, dictating every line of code from a secluded ivory tower? Those days are so last decade. In today’s fast-paced tech world, where CI/CD and TDD are the norm, that centralized, top-down approach is less of a blueprint and more of a bottleneck. The exciting news? We’re witnessing a fundamental shift towards facilitating software architecture, empowering teams, and making architectural decisions a truly collaborative affair. 🤝 ...

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. ...

Presenters Jessica Kerr Diana Montalion Source GOTO podcast Embracing the Beautifully Broken: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Software Development 🚀 The year is 2025, and let’s be honest, our systems – both the ones we build and the ones we live within – feel a little… fragile. But here’s the secret sauce, as systems architect Diana Montalian and author Jessica Care so eloquently put it: systems have always been in flux. The real magic isn’t in preventing every single hiccup, but in mastering the art of the response. ...

Presenters Meri Williams Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast From Satellites to Superpowers: Unlocking Team Potential and Navigating the Future of Tech 🚀 The tech landscape is a whirlwind of innovation, but what truly drives success? Is it just elegant code, or something far more profound? At a recent conference, Meri Williams, a CTO with an extraordinary journey from engineering South Africa’s first satellite to a leading tech voice, shared her insights on what it takes to build exceptional teams and navigate the ever-evolving world of technology. Her message is clear: adaptability, people-centricity, and a relentless focus on user success are the keys to unlocking true potential. ...