AI-Driven Development with Olivia McVicker

Presenters Thomas Betts Olivia McVicker Source InfoQ podcast Beyond Code Completion: Your AI Teammate is Here to Transform Software Development 🚀 Ever felt like you’re spending too much time on the mundane, when your brain is itching to tackle truly hard problems? What if AI could be more than just a smart autocomplete, evolving into a genuine collaborator in your daily development? That’s exactly the future Microsoft Senior Cloud Advocate Olivia McVicker and InfoQ’s Thomas Betts explored in a fascinating discussion. They dove deep into the transformative shift towards AI-driven software development, moving far beyond mere assistance to a world where AI is an integral teammate. This isn’t just about tweaking tools; it’s about redefining developer roles and reshaping the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ...

January 19, 2026 · 6 min

Somtochi Onyekwere on Distributed Data Systems, Eventual Consistency and CRDTs

Presenters Somtochi Onyekwere Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Distributed Systems: Why Fly.io is Betting on Speed with corrosion and CRDTs! 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever found yourself staring at a loading spinner, wishing your global application data could just… be there? You’re not alone! The world of distributed systems is constantly evolving, balancing the need for data consistency with the ever-present demand for blazing-fast performance. Recently, Sini Pinchala, InfoQ’s lead editor for the AIML and data engineering community, sat down with Samtochi, a brilliant software engineer from Fly.io, to dive deep into these very challenges and unveil some exciting advancements. Their discussion revolved around Fly.io’s innovative open-source distributed system, corrosion, and its fascinating reliance on eventual consistency and Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs). Get ready to have your mind expanded! ✨ ...

January 12, 2026 · 7 min

Apidays Paris 2025 - The AI Triple Security Gap: Why Your Gateway Strategy is Already Obsolete.

Presenters Carlos Villanúa Source apidays Paris 2025 🚀 The AI Triple Security Gap: Is Your API Gateway Enough? 🤖 The future is here, and it’s talking to itself. Machine-to-Machine Communication Protocols (MCPs) and AI agents are rapidly transforming how systems interact, promising seamless integration and automation. But this exciting new landscape also introduces a critical security vulnerability: The AI Triple Security Gap. Carlos, a Solutions Architect at Traffic Labs, recently illuminated this issue at a tech conference, arguing that our traditional API gateway defenses are simply not equipped to handle the sophistication of modern AI-powered threats. Let’s dive into what you need to know. ...

January 9, 2026 · 4 min

Apidays Paris 2025 - AI and APIs in 2026 By Mark O'Neill.

Presenters Mark O'Neill Source apidays Paris 2025 🚀 AI is Revolutionizing APIs: Get Ready for Tiny Teams & Agent Experiences! 🤖 The future of API development and usage is here, and it’s powered by AI! Mark O’Neal, Chief of Research at Gartner, recently shared some critical insights into how AI is reshaping the landscape, particularly looking ahead to 2026. Forget the traditional, large development teams – we’re entering an era of “tiny teams,” sophisticated AI gateways, and a laser focus on what Gartner calls “agent experience.” Let’s dive into the key takeaways! ...

January 9, 2026 · 4 min

Building Better Software: Why Workflows Beat Code Every Time • Ben Smith & James Beswick

Presenters Ben Smith James Beswick Source GOTO podcast Unlocking Modern Software: Workflows, Microservices, and the Art of Developer Sanity 🚀 Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like the world of software development is a constantly shifting maze? You’re not alone. In a recent GoTo podcast, James Bzik, Head of Developer Relations, and Ben, a Staff Developer Advocate at Stripe, pulled back the curtain on the critical shifts happening in our industry. They dove deep into workflows, microservices, and extensibility, offering a masterclass on navigating the complexities of modern, distributed cloud environments. Get ready to level up your understanding! ...

January 6, 2026 · 8 min