GOTO Podcast

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. ...

Presenters Victor Grazi Jeanne Boyarsky Barry Burd Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Syntax: Unlocking the Power of the Real-World Java Ecosystem 🚀 Ever felt like you’ve mastered Java’s if statements and for loops, only to be hit with a wall of unfamiliar tools and concepts when you step into a real-world development role? You’re not alone! That’s precisely the gap that Victor Grazi and Jeanne Boyarsky set out to bridge with their insightful book, “Real World Java: Helping You Navigate the Java Ecosystem.” ...

Presenters Prof. Andreas Zeller Clare Sudbery Source GOTO podcast Debugging: From Detective Work to Automated Science 🚀 Ever feel like debugging is more of an art than a science? You’re not alone! Andreas Zeller, a software researcher at the Hispa Helmhole Center for Information Security, is here to challenge that notion. He’s not just talking about debugging; he’s redefining how we learn and practice it with his groundbreaking “debugging book.” Forget dusty textbooks; get ready for an interactive, executable learning experience! ...