United we Compile: Cross Compelling CGO (with Zig)

Presenters Alex Rios Source Gophercon India 2025 🚀 United We Compile: Zig vs. Go Cross-Compilation – A Developer’s Dream? Cross-compilation – the ability to build software for different operating systems and architectures – is a cornerstone of modern development. But let’s be honest, it can often feel more like a frustrating puzzle than a streamlined process. If you’re a Go developer, you know this struggle firsthand. But what if there was a better way? That’s what Alex, a senior staff engineer with a fintech background, explored in a fascinating presentation on cross-compilation, focusing on Zig as a compelling alternative to Go’s traditional approach. Let’s dive in! ...

September 19, 2025 · 4 min

Why we hate recycling with Elaine Brown and Ross Cockburn

Presenters Elaine Brown Ross Cockburn Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: Building a Circular Future for IT 🌐 We live in a world obsessed with the latest gadgets. But what happens to all those old laptops, phones, and tablets when they’re replaced? Too often, they end up as e-waste, contributing to environmental damage and social inequality. But there’s a growing movement to change that, and it’s incredibly exciting! Let’s dive into how we can transform the way we think about and manage IT equipment, moving from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy where technology serves people and the planet. 🚀 ...

September 18, 2025 · 4 min

AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast 🤖💡 Can AI Save the Planet? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tech 🌐 The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. But what about its impact? This segment from the Green IO podcast pulls back the curtain on a growing concern: the environmental footprint of AI and what we can do about it. It’s not just about making AI smarter – it’s about making it sustainable. ...

September 9, 2025 · 3 min

AI and efficiency why was Deep Seek a defining moment with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast The AI Revolution Isn’t Just About Bigger Models - It’s About Smarter Ones 🚀💡 For years, the AI world has been obsessed with scaling. Bigger models, more data, more compute – the assumption was simple: more equals better. But what if there was another way? What if we could achieve comparable (or even superior) AI performance without breaking the planet’s energy budget? Enter DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that’s quietly shaking up the landscape and sparking a vital conversation about the future of AI development. ...

September 2, 2025 · 4 min

Beyond the Cloud: The Local-First Software Revolution • Brooklyn Zelenka & Julian Wood

Presenters Brooklyn Zelenka Julian Wood Source GOTO podcast The Rise of “Local First”: Reclaiming Your Data and Powering the Future of Apps 🚀 Have you ever felt like your data belongs to you? That your apps should work even when the internet disappears? You’re not alone! A fascinating shift is happening in software development, and it’s called “Local First.” Forget apps that happen to work offline – this is about designing them from the ground up to prioritize local data and computation, with seamless synchronization as a secondary benefit. 💡 ...

September 2, 2025 · 3 min