SW Design, Architecture & Clarity at Scale • Sam Newman, Jacqui Read & Simon Rohrer

Presenters Sam Newman Jacqui Read Simon Rohrer Source GOTO podcast Unlocking Software Design: More Than Just Code – It’s a Conversation! 🚀💡 Ever felt like “software design” is this elusive, shape-shifting concept that everyone talks about but no one quite defines the same way? You’re not alone! In a recent GoTo podcast panel, industry luminaries Sam Newman, Jacqui Read, and Simon Rohrer dove deep into the heart of software design, its intricate dance with architecture, and how we can make it a more collaborative, effective, and less-overlooked part of our daily work. Prepare to rethink how you approach building software! ...

February 27, 2026 · 9 min

Effect Oriented Programming • Bill Frasure, Bruce Eckel, James Ward & Andrew Harmel-Law

Presenters Bill Frasure Bruce Eckel James Ward Andrew Harmel-Law Source GOTO podcast Unlocking the Future of Software: Why Effect-Oriented Programming is Your Next Must-Know Skill 🚀 Welcome back to the GoTo Podcast Book Club! This week, we dive into a truly groundbreaking topic with the brilliant minds behind “Effect-Oriented Programming.” Host Andrew Harmel-Law sat down with authors Bill Frasure, Bruce Eckel, and James Ward to unravel the mysteries and immense potential of EOP, a concept that promises to redefine how we build reliable, composable, and testable software. Their journey, insights, and the story behind their remarkably concise book are nothing short of inspiring. ...

February 24, 2026 · 6 min

Spring Then & Now: What’s Next? • Rod Johnson, Arjen Poutsma & Trisha Gee

Presenters Rod Johnson Arjen Poutsma Trisha Gee Source GOTO podcast The Ever-Evolving Landscape of Java and Spring: Trends, Challenges, and the Future 🚀 The world of software development is a dynamic one, constantly shaped by new technologies, evolving languages, and shifting industry trends. In a recent discussion at the GoTo podcast, industry veterans Rod Johnson, Arjen Poutsma, and Trisha Gee delved into the fascinating evolution of Java and the Spring framework, exploring its resilience, adaptability, and its role in the modern tech ecosystem. From the rise of microservices to the integration of AI and the ongoing debate around language choices, this conversation offered a rich tapestry of insights for developers. ...

February 20, 2026 · 5 min

Serverless Panel • N. Coult, R. Kohler, D. Anderson, J. Agarwal, A. Laxmi & J. Dongre

Presenters Nick Coult Robbie Kohler David Anderson Janak Agarwal Akshatha Laxmi Jeevan Dongre Source GOTO podcast 🚀 Beyond the Hype: How AI Agents and Serverless are Redefining Software Engineering In a recent unscripted panel at the GoTo Conference, some of the brightest minds in tech gathered to pull back the curtain on how Generative AI (GenAI) and Serverless architecture are actually being used on the front lines. Moderated by Jeevan Dongre, the panel featured Nick Coult (Director at AWS), Robbie Kohler (VP at Yum!), David Anderson (Author and Architect at GP), Janak Agarwal (Product Manager at AWS), and Akshatha Laxmi (Software Engineer). ...

February 17, 2026 · 5 min

Clean Architecture with Python • Sam Keen & Max Kirchoff

Presenters Sam Keen Max Kirchoff Source GOTO podcast Welcome to the GoTo Podcast Book Club! 🚀 Today, we’re diving deep into the world of Clean Architecture in Python with none other than its brilliant author, Sam Keen, in a captivating chat with GoTo’s Max Kirchoff. Get ready to transform your approach to Python development! Sam’s Journey to Clean Architecture 💡 Sam Keen is a seasoned software developer with nearly 30 years of experience, spanning the entire web era. He started his career in Java, then explored PHP, rode the Ruby on Rails train, and for the last 8 to 10 years, Python has been his daily go-to for backend web development. Sam has worked across a diverse range of companies, from small startups to giants like Nike, Lululemon, and AWS (where he spent six and a half years). ...

February 13, 2026 · 8 min