This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.co
Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB (https://fnf.dev/4ipjSI9), about why document databases are more important than ever, how MongoDB fits into modern app architectures, and where AI comes into play. Plus, Rick shares the sto
This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/o2bmkzXOzHE?si=bPrbuPlKYODQj88s) 514 (
This week, we discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI’s latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review!Runner-up TitlesWe say we’re friends, but I don’t really know themObser
This week, we discuss Apple’s AI struggles, the never-ending access management puzzle, and the latest Kubernetes vulnerability. Plus, let’s not kill the fun of Vibe Coding.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/wa
This week, we discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 511 (https://www.youtube.com/live/
This week, we discuss Discord’s IPO plans, Cursor’s big raise, and how much coding developers actually do. Plus, is Southwest making a huge mistake with bag fees and assigned seats?Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtu
This week, we discuss IBM acquisitions, IDEs in the age of AI, and bidding farewell to Skype. Plus, the dos and don’ts of using chat in corporate meetings.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/nWu6QCcr_xo?si
This week, we're sharing a Software Defined Interviews episode. Coté and Whitney talk with Brian Gracely from the Cloudcast and Red Hat about cloud news, PaaS evolution, and career advice. If you like this, subscribe to Software Defined Intervi
This week, we discuss how banks beat PayPal with Zelle, what the Wiz survey says about AI usage, and whether you can really “disagree and commit.” Plus, are multitools actually useful?Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.yo
This week, we discuss how LLMs are changing software development, OpenAI’s deep research, and why the Gartner Hype Cycle persists. Plus, a business plan built entirely around ice!Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube
This week, we discuss cloud’s never-ending “early innings,” OpenAI Canvas vs. Gemini, and Dell’s RTO reversal. Plus, is there such a thing as too much optimism?Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KcCt6
This week, we discuss the latest news about DeepSeek, how to make sense of the countless hot takes, and a review of The Nvidia Way. Plus, some thoughts on Valentine’s Day.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/liv
This week, we explore how AI is reshaping software development, the slow adoption of Service Mesh, and the latest effort to modernize the U.S. Government. Plus, chili debates, and Wiz proves puppies make everything better.Watch the YouTube Liv
This week, we cover the Sonos executive shake-up, AWS CEO Matt Garman's take on AI, and check in on OpenTofu’s growth. Plus, some thoughts on broken windows and Emacs no longer being preinstalled on macOS.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Ep
This week, we dive into the state of SBOMs, what’s going on with Harness, and the ongoing collision of tech and politics. Plus, Coté finds himself a stranger in the Texas he once called home.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https:/
This week, we recap the biggest tech news and trends of 2024, grade our predictions from the year, and look ahead to 2025. Plus, we share our New Year’s resolutions.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://youtube.com/live/4bDxES87
This week, Brandon is joined by Brian Gracely from The Cloudcast to tackle the top cloud news and trends of 2025. We sort through 12 big topics and decide which ones are still worth your time and which ones should be starred. archived, or marke
This week, we discuss Jeff Barr’s departure from AWS, OpenAI’s latest announcements, and Broadcom’s AI ambitions. Plus, Matt debates the finer points of Australian vs. American Apple Intelligence.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (ht
This week, we discuss the 12 Days of OpenAI, the latest in quantum computing, and Nvidia’s unique management style. Plus, Coté shares his thoughts on turkeys and BBQ.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
This week, we discuss Intel’s CEO “resignation,” the rise of custom silicon, and the biggest announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some thoughts on the simple satisfaction of label makers.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://
This week, we discuss the relationship between DevOps and Platform Engineering, Gartner’s take on Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, and Nvidia’s search for new use cases. Plus, a listener chimes in to clear up some Podman misconceptions.Watch
This week, we cover Netflix’s streaming hiccups, cloud earnings updates, Red Hat’s CNCF donations, and the potential sale of Chrome. Plus, a few thoughts on parenting.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
This week, we cover OpenCost’s big incubation milestone, CNCF's graduation rules, and a flurry of tech acquisitions. Plus, some thoughts on teaching kids about passwords.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watc
Brandon interviews Aran Khanna, CEO of Archera, on user privacy, his work on DeepLens at AWS, and Archera’s "cloud insurance" model. Plus, Aran shares how he lost his Facebook internship before it started.Show LinksWhy it's not your fault tha