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Presenters Richard “RichiH” Hartmann Source PromCon EU 2025 🚀 Prometheus: Still Reigning Supreme – A Look at Adoption & Community 💪 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Let’s dive into a fascinating update on the world of observability, specifically focusing on the powerhouse that is Prometheus. This presentation offered a behind-the-scenes look at adoption trends and a surprisingly calm perspective on the future of this critical tool. Let’s break it down! 📊 The Numbers Don’t Lie: Prometheus Adoption is Strong 💪 The speaker kicked things off with a tradition – a yearly deep dive into Prometheus adoption statistics. Now, these numbers are extremely sensitive, a closely guarded secret for obvious reasons. However, they graciously revealed one exception: Prometheus itself. ...

Presenters Krajo Krajcsovits Source PromCon EU 2025 🎉 Graphan Native Histograms: Officially Stable – A Huge Win for Monitoring! 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Let’s talk about a massive step forward in monitoring – Graphan’s native histograms are finally stable! I’ve been following this journey closely, and I’m genuinely excited about the improvements and the collaborative effort that brought us here. Let’s dive in and unpack what this means for you. ...

Presenters David Whitney Ian Cooper Hannes Lowette Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Ivory Tower: Redefining Software Architecture for the Real World 🚀 The term “architecture” in software development can feel like a loaded gun, conjuring images of rigid control or, conversely, complete anarchy. But what if we reframed it? What if, instead of a restrictive edifice, architecture was about building systems that can thrive, adapt, and evolve? That’s the exciting conversation we’re diving into today, thanks to insights from David Whitney (Director of Architecture at New Day London) and Ian Cooper (Senior Principal Engineer at Just Eat Takeaway). 💡 ...

Presenters Joe Reis Matt Housley Source GOTO podcast Data Engineering: Navigating the Evolving Landscape with the Fundamentals 🚀 The world of data engineering is a dynamic and often complex space, but at its core, it’s about building the robust foundations for data-driven insights. We’re thrilled to dive into the insights shared during a recent GoTo podcast discussion, which celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the seminal book, “Fundamentals of Data Engineering.” This conversation with the book’s co-authors offers a powerful look at the evolution of data engineering, the impact of AI, and why foundational knowledge remains more critical than ever. ...

Presenters Marcus Ross Source GitOpsCon NA 2025 ⚓ Smooth Sailing Through Regulatory Storms: How GitOps Powers the Hamburg Port Authority In the world of global logistics, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is a titan. Managing Germany’s largest seaport and Europe’s premier rail port isn’t just about moving containers; it is about securing the digital backbone of critical infrastructure. When Marcus Ross, Lead for the Cloud Center of Excellence at the HPA, took the stage recently, he revealed a startling reality: his team isn’t just fighting hackers—they are navigating a 1,000-page mountain of security regulations. Here is how they use GitOps as their “hidden champion” to stay compliant, secure, and agile. 🌊🚢 ...