DevOps

Presenters Jenish Shah Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Microservices: Building a Universal Exception Library 🚀💡👨‍💻 Managing a fleet of microservices can quickly become a tangled web of duplicated code, inconsistent practices, and a whole lot of frustration. That’s precisely what one Netflix engineer experienced – and their solution is a brilliant example of how to build infrastructure that directly improves the developer experience. This post dives deep into the creation of a universal exception library, a powerful tool for streamlining error handling and boosting overall system resilience. ...

Presenters Evan Czaplicki Kris Jenkins Source GOTO podcast Level Up Your Language Design: Lessons from Rails, Rust, and the “Wife Principle” 🚀💡👨‍💻 Ever wondered what it takes to build a language or library that developers actually want to use? It’s not just about clever algorithms and cool syntax; it’s a complex dance between ease of use, long-term maintainability, and even the realities of human nature. This conference presentation segment, delivered by Evan Chublitzky, dives deep into these challenges, offering invaluable insights for anyone involved in language design or open-source development. ...

Presenters Daniel Byrant Source InfoQ podcast 🤯 The AI Rush: Are We Building a House of Cards? 🚀 The pressure is on. Every tech leader is feeling it: the relentless push to adopt AI. But is this rush driven by genuine strategic value, or simply by a fear of being left behind? 🤔 Recent conversations have revealed a fascinating tension – a desire to embrace the future colliding with the realities of budget constraints, increased complexity, and a growing awareness that AI adoption isn’t a guaranteed win. Let’s dive into what’s really happening and how we can navigate this exciting, but potentially overwhelming, landscape. ...

Presenters Liz Fong-Jones Lesley Cordero Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Future of Engineering Leadership: A Deep Dive 🚀💡👨‍💻 The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and so are the roles of those leading the charge. This presentation segment offered a fascinating look at how engineering leaders are adapting, balancing individual contribution and management responsibilities, and the critical role of platform engineering in modern organizations. Let’s break down the key takeaways. 1. Democratizing Knowledge: The “Living Story” Approach 💾📡 One of the most innovative ideas shared was a unique onboarding method designed to combat the dangers of knowledge silos. Instead of relying on a few tenured engineers to hold all the platform knowledge, new recruits are tasked with presenting the platform architecture. This creates a “living story” of the system’s evolution, fostering knowledge sharing and reducing dependency. This proactive approach ensures that institutional knowledge isn’t lost when individuals leave or move on. ...

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast The Trap of Measurement: Why What You Measure Isn’t Always What You Manage 🚀 Have you ever heard the phrase, “What gets measured gets managed?” It’s a common refrain in leadership, echoing through engineering teams and beyond. While seemingly straightforward, this principle holds a hidden complexity. Today, we’re diving deep into why simply measuring something isn’t enough – and why it can even backfire. ...