ASP.NET Core 9 Essentials • Albert Tanure & Rafael Herik de Carvalho

Presenters Albert S. Tanure Rafael Herik de Carvalho Source GOTO podcast Building the Future with .NET Core 9: Insights from “Essential .NET Core 9” 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Today, we’re diving deep into the exciting world of .NET Core 9, thanks to the insights shared in the book “Essential .NET Core 9” and a fantastic discussion that unfolded. This isn’t just about a new version of a framework; it’s about understanding the evolving landscape of software development, especially in the cloud-native era. Get ready for some practical wisdom and inspiration! ✨ ...

December 23, 2025 · 6 min

Software and Hardware Challenges Manufacturing Sustainable Smartphones | #71

Presenters Agnes Crepet Gaël Duéz Source Green IO podcast Beyond the Hype: Unpacking Fairphone’s Real Impact on Tech Sustainability 🚀 We live in a world utterly dependent on our smartphones. Since 2017, there have been more mobile subscriptions globally than people on Earth! 📱🌍 A staggering 1.2 billion smartphones were shipped last year – that’s about 15% of the world’s population buying a new device. But here’s the kicker: manufacturing these pocket-sized powerhouses isn’t small potatoes when it comes to environmental impact. A 250g smartphone can have a “true weight” of up to 70 kilos when you consider all the resources, energy, and water that go into extracting minerals and manufacturing its components. While some manufacturers dabble in recycling, many cite complex supply chains as an excuse for limited impact and rarely champion the second-hand market. ...

December 23, 2025 · 8 min

The Latest in OpenJDK and JCP Expert Group: Insights with Simon Ritter

Presenters Simon Ritter Michael Redlich Source InfoQ podcast Java’s Evolution: From Language Specs to Runtime Performance 🚀 Hey everyone, and welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re diving deep into the ever-evolving world of Java, a language that continues to surprise and delight us with its constant innovation. We had a fantastic chat with Simon Ritter, Deputy CTO at Azul and a long-time member of the JDK Expert Group (since JDK 9!), to unpack the latest trends and what’s on the horizon. ...

December 22, 2025 · 7 min

CPU Hardware Counters - Bryan Boreham

Presenters Bryan Boreham Source PromCon EU 2025 🚀 Unlocking System Secrets: A Deep Dive into CPU Hardware Counters 🧠 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wondered exactly what’s happening inside your computer’s CPU when it’s working hard? Today, we’re diving deep into a fascinating, often-overlooked area: hardware counters. This presentation from PromCon, led by the brilliant Bryan Boreham, revealed a world of granular performance insights hidden within your CPU’s core – and it’s way more exciting than you might think! 🤯 ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min

Eight definitions of “observability” vs. “monitoring” – and why none of them work - Björn Rabenstein

Presenters Björn Rabenstein Source PromCon EU 2025 Decoding Observability: It’s Not Just a Buzzword 🚀 Let’s be honest, the word “observability” has been thrown around a lot lately. It’s plastered on dashboards, featured in marketing campaigns, and debated in countless tech circles. But is it truly a revolutionary concept, or just a fancy rebranding of something we’ve been doing for decades? This presentation, delivered by a seasoned veteran of distributed systems and Prometheus, cuts straight to the heart of the matter, offering a refreshingly grounded perspective. Let’s dive in and unpack what observability really means. 💡 ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min