Programming Language

Presenters Gunnar Morling Source InfoQ Podcast 🚀 The Future of Java: Performance, AI, and the Quest for Minimalist Engineering The Java ecosystem is undergoing a massive transformation. From the record-breaking 1 Billion Row Challenge to the rise of AI-native development, the landscape is shifting. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gunnar Morling, a veteran technologist at Confluent and a key figure in the Java data space, to discuss how we can build faster, leaner, and more resilient systems in this new era. ...

Presenters Alice Ryhl Source The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast Rust: The Reliable Powerhouse You Need to Know About 🚀 Ever wonder why so many developers are raving about Rust? It’s not just hype; it’s a language built from the ground up to tackle the most persistent problems in software development. From preventing pesky bugs to ensuring blazing-fast performance, Rust is quietly revolutionizing how we build reliable and efficient applications. In this deep dive, we’ll explore what makes Rust tick, why it’s a compelling choice whether you’re coming from TypeScript or C++, and how its unique features empower developers. ...

Presenters Anders Hejlsberg Source The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast 🚀 The Long Game: Lessons from the Architect of Modern Programming If you have ever written a line of C# or TypeScript, you have walked in the footsteps of Anders Hejlsberg. From the legendary Turbo Pascal to the enterprise powerhouse of C# and the web-dominating TypeScript, Anders has shaped how millions of developers build software. In a recent deep dive, we explored the philosophy of language design, the shift toward AI, and why the best tools are built on a long-term vision. ...

Presenters swyx Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 AI Engineers: Building the Future, One Agent at a Time 🤖✨ The world of work is rapidly evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation are AI engineers. Swyx, co-founder of the AI Engineer conference, shares his journey and insights on how AI is not just a tool for coding, but a powerful force for augmenting human productivity and reimagining business operations. The Evolution of AI Engineer Conferences 🚀 Swyx has been a consistent voice at the AI Engineer conference, tracking the seismic shifts in AI adoption. ...

Presenters David Gomes Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 🚀 From 15,000 Lines of Code to Markdown: The Future of Agentic Programming In the world of software development, we often equate progress with more code, more features, and more complexity. But what if the secret to building better tools isn’t writing more code, but deleting it? At a recent talk, David Gomes shared a radical transformation within Cursor, the AI-powered code editor. By leveraging the power of LLMs and Markdown, the team managed to replace a massive, complex feature with a few simple instructions. ...