Bridging the Open Source Gap: From Funding Paradoxes to Digital Sovereignty

Presenters Gabriele Columbro Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the Open Source Landscape: Europe’s Grassroots Power and Global Ambitions 🌍💡 Hello tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like you’re navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape, trying to figure out what’s truly impactful and where to focus your energy? You’re not alone. The world of open source, in particular, is a vibrant, complex ecosystem that underpins so much of our modern technology. Recently, I had the chance to dive deep into some fascinating insights shared at the Linux Foundation, and it’s clear that understanding the nuances of open source is more crucial than ever. Let’s unpack some of the key takeaways, with a special focus on Europe’s burgeoning role and the global collaborations that define our tech future. ...

December 8, 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

GenAI Security: Defending Against Deepfakes and Automated Social Engineering

Presenters Wes Reisz Shuman Ghosemajumder Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Revolution: Trust, Threats, and the Future of Software Development 🚀 The world of technology is buzzing with the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, but with great power comes great responsibility – and new challenges. As AI rapidly integrates into our lives, understanding its implications for trust, security, and software development is more critical than ever. This blog post synthesizes insights from a recent discussion with AI expert Shuman Majumder, offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI and how we can build a more secure and trustworthy digital future. ...

December 3, 2025 · 6 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

You Know The Hard Thing You Need to Do Next - Here's Why It's Worth Doing Now

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast The Unavoidable Truth: Embracing the Hard Things for Real Growth 🚀 Hey there, fellow developers! Ever feel that nagging feeling, that thing you know you need to tackle, but just… haven’t? It’s not necessarily that tricky bug in your current sprint, but something bigger, something persistent. You’re not alone! Today, we’re diving deep into why we, as humans and driven professionals, tend to sidestep the tough stuff and how embracing those challenges is the real secret to unlocking our potential. 💡 ...

December 2, 2025 · 5 min