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

C++ Memory Management • Patrice Roy & Kevin Carpenter

Presenters Patrice Roy Kevin Carpenter Source GOTO podcast Mastering C++ Memory Management: Insights from Patrice Roy’s New Book 🧠💾 Ever felt that slight pang of dread when dealing with C++ memory management? You’re not alone! It’s a complex topic, often seen as a dark art. But what if I told you it could be demystified, made practical, and even exciting? That’s precisely the mission of Patrice Roy’s new book, Memory Management in C++. ...

December 9, 2025 · 6 min

The End of Engineering's Blank Check: Accountability in SW Leadership • Laura Tacho & Charles Humble

Presenters Laura Tacho Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Engineering Frontier: Insights from a Tech Leader 🚀 Welcome, fellow tech enthusiasts! Ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet as you climb the ladder of software engineering leadership? The transition from hands-on coding to strategic decision-making can be a wild ride. Today, we’re diving deep into this journey with insights from Laura Taco, CTO at DX, a company dedicated to developer experience. Laura, with over a decade of experience building developer tools and championing productivity, shares her wisdom on leadership, metrics, and the evolving landscape of tech. 💡 ...

December 5, 2025 · 8 min

Reliability Engineering Mindset • Alex Ewerlöf & Charity Majors

Presenters Alex Ewerlöf Charity Majors Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Hype: Building Real Reliability with SLOs and Fit Practices 🚀 Ever feel like the dazzling world of SRE and reliability engineering is a bit like a Michelin-starred restaurant menu for most of us? Google, bless their innovative hearts, has given us incredible insights and frameworks. But let’s be honest, for many organizations, trying to replicate their exact approach feels like baking a soufflé without an oven. That’s where Alex’s journey and his book come in, offering a grounded, practical path to building true reliability, one “fit practice” at a time. ...

December 2, 2025 · 8 min

How to Discover the Binary System as a Child • Simon Peyton Jones & Chelsea Troy

Presenters Simon Peyton Jones Chelsea Troy Source GOTO podcast Beyond the Code: Unlocking Computational Thinking with Concrete Problems & the Power of Functional Programming 🚀💡 Ever feel like learning computer science is like trying to drink from a firehose of abstract concepts? You’re not alone! In a recent insightful conversation, tech luminary Simon Peyton Jones shared his journey and profound insights into the world of computing education. Hosted by Chelsea Troy, this discussion paints a vivid picture of how we can make learning programming not just effective, but truly exciting, even in the age of AI. ...

November 28, 2025 · 5 min