GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech

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David Anderson - Software Architect at G-P/Globalization Partners & Author of "The Value Flywheel Effect"
Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant

RESOURCES
David
https://x.com/davidand393
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-anderson-belfast
https://theserverlessedge.com

Charles
https://twitter.com/charleshumble
https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble
https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble
https://conissaunce.com

Links
https://blog.container-solutions.com/adrian-cockcroft-on-serverless-continuous-resilience
https://www.wardleymaps.com

DESCRIPTION
David Anderson, co-author of "The Value Flywheel Effect", shares his experiences and insights from his time at Liberty Mutual, where he drove significant technological transformation through a serverless first approach in a conversation with Charles Humble.

Anderson discusses the importance of aligning business and IT strategy, fostering an environment of psychological safety, and enabling teams with the right tools and frameworks to achieve rapid software development. He emphasizes the value of principles-driven development, collaborative processes, and the impact of using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to create reusable patterns. Anderson also highlights the continuous nature of software evolution and the importance of timing and momentum in driving successful change in large organizations. [...]

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
David Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • The Value Flywheel Effect
Gregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator
Gene Kim, Nicole Forsgren & Jez Humble • Accelerate
Jim Collins • Turning the Flywheel
Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization
Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, John Willis & Nicole Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook
Elisabeth Hendrickson • Explore It!
Gerald M. Weinberg • Becoming a Technical Leader

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Venkat Subramaniam - Author of "Cruising Along with Java" and Many More Books
Alina Yurenko - Developer Advocate for GraalVM at Oracle Labs

RESOURCES
Venkat
https://twitter.com/venkat_s
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsubramaniam
https://github.com/venkats
http://www.agiledeveloper.com

Alina
https://twitter.com/alina_yurenko
https://github.com/alina-yur
https://linkedin.com/in/alinayurenko

DESCRIPTION
Java is on a fast-paced development schedule that brings with it improved design capabilities and enhancements for application security. Learn about the changes to Java, from version 9 to 19, and apply new features to build enterprise applications faster and with fewer errors. Get up to speed on how to make your code concise, expressive, and less error prone, and create better OO programs with the newest features. Modularize and create asynchronous applications with ease and proper error handling. This book contains twelve chapters that dive deep into the features, using plenty of examples for you to practice along with.

* Book description: © Pragmatic Programmers

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java
Venkat Subramaniam • Programming Kotlin
Venkat Subramaniam • Functional Programming in Java
Venkat Subramaniam • Pragmatic Scala
Venkat Subramaniam • Test-Driving JavaScript Applications
Subramaniam & Hunt • Practices of an Agile Developer

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David Linthicum - Al & Cloud Thought Leader & Author of "An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing"
Prasad Rao - Principal Solutions Architect at AWS & Co-Author of "Cloud Career Journeys"

RESOURCES
David
https://x.com/DavidLinthicum
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlinthicum

Prasad
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprasadrao
https://cloudcareerjourneys.com

DESCRIPTION
Join Prasad Rao in a captivating conversation with David Linthicum, an esteemed authority in cloud computing, as they explore the future landscape of technology in an illuminating interview. Linthicum offers invaluable insights into the evolution of cloud computing, envisioning a future marked by ubiquitous and heterogeneous computing paradigms. With a keen eye on emerging trends and practical strategies, Linthicum sheds light on navigating the complexities of modern technology ecosystems.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
David Linthicum • An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing
David Linthicum • Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise
David Linthicum • Enterprise Application Integration
Prasad Rao & Ashish Prajapati • Cloud Career Journeys
Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java

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Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
Marcia Villalba - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS

RESOURCES
Marcia
https://twitter.com/mavi888uy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciavillalba
https://marcia.dev
https://github.com/mavi888

Julian
https://twitter.com/julian_wood
http://www.wooditwork.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood

Links
https://serverlessland.com
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/optimizing-lambda-functions-packaged-as-container-images
https://serverlessland.com/patterns/s3-lambda-container-sam
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/building-php-lambda-functions-with-docker-container-images
Julian & James: https://youtu.be/KDtsC7SjsdA
Marcia: https://youtu.be/bC51iRtXlRw
Liz: https://youtu.be/8fi7uSYlOdc
Julian: https://youtu.be/4YeZf3HupQA

DESCRIPTION
Explore the seamless integration of container images with AWS Lambda! Marcia Villalba and Julian Wood unravel the intricacies of development, deployment, and optimization. Discover how containers revolutionize serverless computing, offering speed, efficiency, and scalability in the cloud. From demystifying cold starts to harnessing caching technologies, this is your chance to learn from the experts. [...]

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adam Bellemare • Building Event-Driven Microservices
Peter Sbarski • Serverless Architectures on AWS
Michael Stack • Event-Driven Architecture in Golang
Ford, Richards, Sadalage & Dehghani • Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Gerardus Blokdyk • Event-Driven Architecture EDA
James Urquhart • Flow Architectures

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Gene Kim - Author, Researcher, DevOps Enthusiast & Founder of IT Revolution
Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant

RESOURCES
Gene
https://twitter.com/RealGeneKim
https://www.linkedin.com/in/realgenekim
http://www.realgenekim.me

Charles
https://twitter.com/charleshumble
https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble
https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble
https://conissaunce.com

Links
https://youtu.be/vLHFuQjJR8Y
https://youtu.be/5_rrQND3lpQ
https://youtu.be/dMwGfRINpz0
https://youtu.be/KDHyxnLdOqc
https://youtu.be/AxqX9ovGViw
https://youtu.be/JAl3QFae_dE
https://youtu.be/l3XwpSKqNZw
https://youtu.be/wtmW89I941I
https://youtu.be/5OjqD-ow8GE
https://youtu.be/hIwVqt6qtc4

DESCRIPTION
Join Gene Kim and Charles Humble as they demystify the complexities of organizational dynamics, offering a comprehensive guide to navigating challenges and fostering success through his five ideals, backed by real-world stories and expert discussions.

Discover the keys to organizational success with Gene Kim and Charles Humble in an insightful conversation, backed by real-world stories and expert discussions. [...]

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization
Gene Kim • The Unicorn Project
Gene Kim, Kevin Behr & George Spafford • The Phoenix Project
Gene Kim, Nicole Forsgren & Jez Humble • Accelerate
Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, John Willis & Nicole Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook
Gene Kim & John Willis • Beyond The Phoenix Project
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
Elisabeth Hendrickson • Explore It!
Gerald M. Weinberg • Becoming a Technical Leader

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Ben Smith - Principal Developer Advocate for serverless at AWS
Eric Johnson - Principal Developer Advocate for Serverless at AWS

RESOURCES
Ben
https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_s
https://github.com/bls20AWS
https://linkedin.com/in/bensmithportfolio
http://developeradvocate.co.uk
https://thewebsmithsite.wordpress.com

Eric
https://twitter.com/edjgeek
https://linkedin.com/in/singledigit

Links
https://serverlessland.com
https://serverlessland.com/workflows
https://youtu.be/o8qAlbjX3iU
https://youtu.be/9StQpMLC-5Q
https://youtu.be/4YeZf3HupQA
https://youtu.be/dzW3-Mol1yo
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/workflow-studio-use.html
https://robsutter.com
https://gotoldn.com/2024-eda-aws-day

DESCRIPTION
In this conversation, Eric Johnson and Ben Smith discuss the benefits and evolving capabilities of AWS Step Functions, emphasizing their utility in managing complex workflows involving multiple AWS services. They highlight the initial hesitation due to limitations in earlier versions but acknowledge significant improvements such as express workflows and synchronous invocation, which have made Step Functions more versatile and powerful. They delve into favorite patterns, including concurrent processing with dynamic map states and reusable workflows, underscoring the efficiency and scalability Step Functions bring to serverless architectures. [...]

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adam Bellemare • Building Event-Driven Microservices
Peter Sbarski • Serverless Architectures on AWS
Michael Stack • Event-Driven Architecture in Golang
Ford, Richards, Sadalage & Dehghani • Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Gerardus Blokdyk • Event-Driven Architecture EDA
James Urquhart • Flow Architectures

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Prasad Rao - Principal Solutions Architect at AWS & Co-Author of "Cloud Career Journeys"
David Linthicum - Al & Cloud Thought Leader & Author of "Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing"

RESOURCES
Prasad
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprasadrao
https://cloudcareerjourneys.com

David
https://x.com/DavidLinthicum
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlinthicum

Links
https://become-a-solutions-architect.github.io
https://youtu.be/I_jdTk30sig
https://www.pluralsight.com/cloud-guru

DESCRIPTION
When it comes to Cloud computing careers, despite abundant technical resources, many aspirants grapple with uncertainty regarding their career trajectory and how to thrive in the field. Our goal is to bridge this gap by showcasing the varied journeys of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have achieved success in Cloud careers.

This book serves as a journey through the life experiences that have shaped these individuals into who they are today. By reading their stories, you'll gain insights as if you've personally met each of them, leaving you inspired, just as we were while crafting this book.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Prasad Rao & Ashish Prajapati • Cloud Career Journeys
David Linthicum • An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing
David Linthicum • Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise
David Linthicum • Enterprise Application Integration
Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java

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Sol Rashidi - Author of "Your AI Survival Guide", Keynote Speaker & "Forbes AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century"
Joe Reis - Co-Author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering", CEO at Ternary Data, Keynote Speaker, Professor & Podcaster

RESOURCES
Sol
https://twitter.com/Sol_Rashidi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-rashidi-a672291
https://www.solrashidi.com
https://solrashidi.substack.com

Joe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephreis
https://github.com/JoeReis
https://joereis.substack.com
http://josephreis.com

Links
https://learning.oreilly.com/get-learning/?code=LEARNGIT23
Trisha & Helen: https://youtu.be/pfinplXtrkA

DESCRIPTION
Join Sol Rashidi, an AI deployment pioneer, offers practical wisdom on navigating AI's challenges in a conversation with Joe Reis. Her new book, "Your AI Survival Guide," provides actionable insights for individuals and businesses venturing into AI integration, emphasizing hands-on learning and a measured approach to address cost and sustainability concerns.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Sol Rashidi • Your AI Survival Guide
David Foster • Generative Deep Learning
Phil Winder • Reinforcement Learning
Mustafa Suleyman • The Coming Wave
Ashley Peacock • Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques

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Tomasz Lelek - Senior Staff Software Engineer at Dremio & Co-Author of "Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs"
Mark Rendle - Creator of Visual ReCode with 7 Microsoft MVP Awards & 30+ Years of Experience Building Software

RESOURCES
Tomasz
https://twitter.com/tomekl007
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaszlelek
https://github.com/tomekl007

Mark
https://twitter.com/markrendle
https://github.com/markrendle
https://linkedin.com/in/markrendle

Videos
Mark Rendle: https://youtu.be/Y9clBHENy4Q
Jon Skeet: https://youtu.be/1tpyAQZFlZY
Prag. Dave & Prag. Andy: https://youtu.be/taCNjiiusRk
Uri: https://youtu.be/G_CNnWH8Opw

DESCRIPTION
Code performance versus simplicity. Delivery speed versus duplication. Flexibility versus maintainability—every decision you make in software engineering involves balancing tradeoffs. In Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs, you’ll learn from costly mistakes that Tomasz Lelek and Jon Skeet have encountered over their impressive careers. You’ll explore real-world scenarios where poor understanding of tradeoffs lead to major problems down the road, so you can pre-empt your own mistakes with a more thoughtful approach to decision-making.

Learn how code duplication impacts the coupling and evolution speed of your systems, and how simple-sounding requirements can have hidden nuances with respect to date and time information. Discover how to efficiently narrow your optimization scope according to 80/20 Pareto principles, and ensure consistency in your distributed systems. You’ll soon have built up the kind of knowledge base that only comes from years of experience.

* Book description: © Manning Publication

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Tomasz Lelek & Jon Skeet • Software Mistakes & Tradeoffs
Ashley Peacock • Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques
Simon Brown • Software Architecture for Developers Vol. 2
Woods, Erder & Pureur • Continuous Architecture in Practice
Unmesh Joshi • Patterns of Distributed Systems

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Uberto Barbini - Author of "From Objects to Functions" & Passionate Polyglot Programmer
Duncan McGregor - Co-Author of "Java to Kotlin" & Independent Consultant

RESOURCES
Uberto
https://twitter.com/ramtop
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uberto
https://github.com/uberto
https://medium.com/@ramtop

Duncan
https://twitter.com/duncanmcg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-mcgregor-a3038b6
https://github.com/dmcg
http://www.oneeyedmen.com
https://java-to-kotlin.dev

Videos
Hadi: https://youtu.be/BnTtjywqAX8
Alan: https://youtu.be/D43PlUr1x_E
Attila: https://youtu.be/14532OnVprw
Ken: https://youtu.be/M3qQFBGC9tk
Felienne: https://youtu.be/ztdxlkmxpIQ
Sam & James: https://youtu.be/_ehD4D7N4ZU

DESCRIPTION
Build applications quicker and with less effort using functional programming and Kotlin. Learn by building a complete application, from gathering requirements to delivering a microservice architecture following functional programming principles. Learn how to implement CQRS and EventSourcing in a functional way to map the domain into code better and to keep the cost of change low for the whole application life cycle.

If you’re curious about functional programming or you are struggling with how to put it into practice, this guide will help you increase your productivity composing small functions together instead of creating fat objects.

* Book description: © Pragmatic Programmers

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Uberto Barbini • From Objects to Functions
Uberto Barbini & Marco Cantù • Mastering Kylix 2
Duncan McGregor & Nat Pryce • Java to Kotlin
Venkat Subramaniam • Programming Kotlin
Venkat Subramaniam • Functional Programming in Java
Tomasz Lelek & Jon Skeet • Software Mistakes & Tradeoffs
Ashley Peacock • Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques

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