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Presenters Martin Kleppmann Source The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast Unpacking the Pillars of Modern Data Systems: A Deep Dive with Martin Kleppmann 🚀 The world of data systems is constantly evolving, and understanding its fundamental principles is crucial for any engineer building for the future. Martin Kleppmann, the acclaimed author of “Designing Data-Intensive Applications,” recently sat down to discuss the latest edition of his seminal work, his entrepreneurial journey, and the shifting landscape of technology. This conversation offers a treasure trove of insights into what makes systems reliable, scalable, and maintainable, and how we can navigate the complexities of modern tech. ...

Presenters Raj Dutt Torkel Ödegaard Source GrafanaCon 2026 GrafanaCON Barcelona: A Year of Innovation and the Dawn of Agentic Observability 🚀 GrafanaCON 2024 has landed in Barcelona, and what a kickoff it’s been! This year marks the 10th GrafanaCON, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, a far cry from the humble beginnings with just 30 attendees in an office. Grafana Labs co-founders Raj Dutt and Torkel Ödegaard kicked things off with a look back at Grafana’s journey and a thrilling glimpse into the future of observability. ...

Presenters Gergely Orosz Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 Token Maximizing: The New (and Bizarre) Metric in Big Tech 🤯 Ever feel like you’re drowning in metrics? Well, buckle up, because the tech world has a new, and frankly, wild one: token maximizing. Gergely Orosz, the brilliant mind behind The Pragmatic Engineer, dropped some serious insights on this phenomenon, and it’s a story that’s both hilarious and a little bit terrifying. ...

Presenters Tuomas Artman Gergely Orosz Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 🚀 Beyond the Feature Factory: Why AI Makes “Taste” the Ultimate Competitive Advantage In a world where AI can generate code in seconds, the biggest risk to software isn’t moving too slowly—it’s moving too fast in the wrong direction. 📉 In a recent conversation between Tuomas Artman (Co-founder of Linear) and Gergely Orosz (The Pragmatic Engineer), the duo explored how the “shipping frenzy” triggered by AI agents might actually be degrading the quality of modern software. They dive deep into how Linear maintains its legendary quality bar and why the future of engineering belongs to those who think like product owners. ...

Presenters Omar Sanseviero Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 Gemma 4: The Open Model Revolution You Can Hold in Your Hand! 🚀📱 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever dreamed of having cutting-edge AI power right in your pocket, running offline, totally customized for your needs? Well, that future just got a whole lot closer! Google DeepMind recently unveiled Gemma 4, their most capable family of open models yet, and it’s set to redefine what’s possible with on-device AI. ...