Why Software Architecture is Mostly Communication • David Whitney, Ian Cooper & Hannes Lowette

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). 💡 ...

December 19, 2025 · 8 min

Announcing - Career Growth Accelerator, Episode Zero - Getting Out of Your Own Way

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast Ego: The Silent Saboteur of Your Career Growth 🚀 Hey there, driven developers! 👋 Are you feeling stuck? Like you’re hitting a wall in your career, or maybe you’ve even faced a layoff or a stagnant job situation? You’re not alone. For over a decade, Developer Tea has been on a mission to help folks like you find clarity, perspective, and purpose in their professional journeys. And today, we’re kicking off a brand new series: The Career Growth Accelerator! ⚡️ ...

December 18, 2025 · 6 min

Fundamentals of Data Engineering • Matt Housley & Joe Reis

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. ...

December 16, 2025 · 6 min

Announcing: The Career Growth Accelerator Series

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast 🚀 Unlock Your Engineering Leadership Potential: Announcing the Career Growth Accelerator Series! 🚀 Hey there, tech enthusiasts and future leaders! 👋 It’s hard to believe, but Developer Tea is gearing up to celebrate its 11th anniversary this coming January. Eleven years of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of our careers, solving problems, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. And as you know, the journey of a developer is packed with new challenges and opportunities, constantly presenting us with fresh problems to tackle. ...

December 16, 2025 · 3 min

GitOps Interoperability with CDEvents: Connecting the Disconnected - Luke Philips

Presenters Luke Philips Source GitOpsCon NA 2025 🌐 Bridging the Gap: How CD Events are Revolutionizing GitOps and Application Delivery In the fast-paced world of cloud-native development, we’ve moved far beyond the days of a simple script pushing code to a server. Today, the journey from a Git commit to a production deployment is more like navigating a high-speed, multi-lane highway system than a quiet country road. 🏎️ At a recent industry presentation, Luke Phillips, Principal Software Engineer, took the stage to address a growing pain point in our industry: the fragmentation of our delivery pipelines. His solution? A standardized, vendor-neutral language called CD Events. ...

December 15, 2025 · 5 min