Better Value Sooner Safer Happier • Simon Rohrer & Eduardo da Silva
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSimon Rohrer - Co-Author of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" & Senior Director at Saxo BankEduardo da Sliva - Independent Consultant on Organization, Architecture, and Leadership ModernizationRESOURCESSimonhttps://bsky.app/profile/simon.bvssh.comhttps://mastodon.social/@simonrhttps://x.com/sirohrerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrohrerhttps://github.com/sirohrerhttps://www.soonersaferhappier.comEduardohttps://bsky.app/profile/esilva.nethttps://mastodon.social/@eduardodasilvahttps://x.com/emgsilvahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emgsilvahttps://github.com/emgsilvahttps://esilva.netDESCRIPTIONEduardo da Silva and Simon Rohrer discuss the core ideas of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" diving into the principles of organizational transformation.Simon shares insights on the shift from output-driven to outcome-focused thinking, emphasizing value over productivity, and the need for continuous improvement in delivery speed, stakeholder satisfaction, and safety.The conversation explores key concepts like technical excellence, integrating safety into development, and balancing incremental changes with occasional larger steps.Simon Rohrer discusses organizational patterns and the importance of decentralizing decision-making, recommending a flexible, context-driven approach to transformation. The session concludes with practical advice on how to start implementing these ideas, using the book’s map to guide organizations toward the right transformation strategy based on their specific goals.RECOMMENDED BOOKSJonathan Smart, Zsolt Berend, Myles Ogilvie & Simon Rohrer • Sooner Safer HappierStephen Fishman & Matt McLarty • Unbundling the EnterpriseCarliss Y. Baldwin • Design Rules, Vol. 2Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesForsgren, Humble & Kim • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOpsKim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps HandbookBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Tap Into Fast Flow with Team Topologies & Platform Engineering • Manuel Pais & Julian Wood
This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereManuel Pais - Co-Author of the Book "Team Topologies"Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS RESOURCESManuelhttps://x.com/manupaisablehttps://www.manuelpais.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelpaishttps://github.com/manupaisableJulianhttps://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.comhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttp://www.wooditwork.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodLinkshttps://teamtopologies.comhttps://academy.teamtopologies.comhttps://www.teamperature.comhttps://itrevolution.comhttps://matthewskelton.comDESCRIPTIONManuel Pais, co-author of Team Topologies, shares his journey in shaping modern organizational design for fast-flow efficiency with Julian Wood. Reflecting on the widespread impact of the book, Manuel explores how its principles have enabled organizations to redefine team structures, streamline value delivery, and balance cognitive load.The discussion covers communication challenges, the evolution of platform engineering, and strategies for iterative team reorganization. Manuel also addresses the growing influence of AI in software development, emphasizing the need for human oversight, strategic alignment with value streams, and enabling teams to harness AI effectively. With insights from real-world implementations and evolving trends, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to building adaptable, customer-focused, and innovative organizations.RECOMMENDED BOOKSMatthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesSusanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping & Team TopologiesHeidi Helfand • Dynamic ReteamingGene Kim, Kevin Behr & George Spafford • The Phoenix ProjectGene Kim, Nicole Forsgren & Jez Humble • AccelerateGene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, John Willis & Nicole Forsgren • The DevOps HandbookJonathan Smart • Sooner Safer HappierBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Kotlin for Developers • Marcin Moskala & Nicola Corti
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereMarcin Moskala - Fullstack Kotlin Developer, Founder of Kt. Academy & Author of "Effective Kotlin", et al.Nicola Corti - Staff Android Engineer at Meta, React Native Core Team Member & Open Source LoverRESOURCESMarcinhttps://x.com/marcinmoskalahttps://kt.academyhttps://github.com//marcinmoskalahttps://www.instagram.com/cortinicoNicolahttps://x.com/cortinicohttps://ncorti.comhttps://github.com/cortinicohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cortinicoLinkshttps://developer.android.com/develop/ui/compose/kotlinhttps://detekt.devhttps://www.abreslav.comhttps://kt.academy/article/ek-compositionhttps://kt.academy/article/books-kotlin-for-developers-readyDESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the "GOTO Book Club", Nicola Corti talks to Marcin Moskala, author of "Effective Kotlin", to unravel the inspiration, evolution, and community impact of his work.Moskala reflects on his decade-long journey with Kotlin, revealing how his book bridges the gap between Java-centric practices and Kotlin’s idiomatic potential. The discussion spans essential topics like factory functions, composition over inheritance, and the iterative process behind curating best practices tailored to Kotlin’s strengths.Marcin also highlights the "Kotlin for Developers" series and his Give IT Forward initiative, showcasing his commitment to empowering developers and fostering accessible programming education worldwide.RECOMMENDED BOOKSMarcin Moskala • Effective KotlinMarcin Moskala • Kotlin EssentialsMarcin Moskala • Functional KotlinMarcin Moskala • Kotlin CoroutinesMarcin Moskala • Advanced KotlinMarcin Moskala & Igor Wojda • Android Development with KotlinVenkat Subramaniam • Programming KotlinBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Design & Develop Distributed Software Better w/ Multiplayer • Tom Johnson & Julian Wood
This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereThomas Johnson - Co-Founder & CTO at MultiplayerJulian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESTomhttps://x.com/tomjohnson3https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjohnson3https://github.com/tomjohnson3Julianhttps://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.comhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttp://www.wooditwork.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodLinkshttps://www.multiplayer.appDESCRIPTIONJulian Wood and Tom Johnson explore the complexities of modern software development, with Tom sharing his journey from machine learning and distributed systems to founding Multiplayer, a company focused on simplifying development by automating documentation, debugging, and system design.They discuss the challenges of building and managing complex software architectures, especially with microservices and cloud platforms, and the need for better tooling to address these issues. Tom emphasizes the importance of simplicity, collaboration, and transparency in development, especially when it comes to API design and managing system dependencies. They also explore best practices for team communication, the evolving role of platform engineering, and the shift toward a future where infrastructure is abstracted away, allowing developers to focus on software creation.Together, they envision a world where better tools and AI lower the barrier to entry for developers, driving innovation and enabling more people to bring their ideas to life.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSimon Brown • Software Architecture for Developers Vol. 2David Farley • Modern Software EngineeringKim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps HandbookSimon Wardley • Wardley MapsSimon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The KnowledgeDavid Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • The Value Flywheel EffectMike Amundsen • Restful Web API Patterns & Practices CookbookBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
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Communication Patterns • Jacqui Read & Gregor Hohpe
This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereJacqui Read - Software Architect, Speaker & Author of "Communication Patterns"Gregor Hohpe - Author of "Platform Strategy", "The Software Architect Elevator", et al.RESOURCESJacquihttps://bsky.app/profile/tekiegirl.bsky.socialhttps://jacquiread.comhttps://fosstodon.org/@tekiegirlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinereadhttps://github.com/tekiegirlGregorhttps://twitter.com/ghohpehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ghohpehttps://architectelevator.comLinkshttps://acedmodel.comDESCRIPTIONJacqui Read and Gregor Hohpe discuss her book "Communication Patterns", which aims to bridge the gap in effective communication for software professionals. Jacqui highlights the importance of core communication skills, covering topics like visuals, writing, knowledge management, and remote collaboration.The book offers practical patterns for improving diagrams, addressing multimodal communication issues, and ensuring accessibility, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. Jacqui also introduces her upcoming ACED Model, a strategic framework to align software development with business needs while remaining adaptable.RECOMMENDED BOOKSJacqui Read • Communication PatternsGregor Hohpe • Platform StrategyGregor Hohpe • The Software Architect ElevatorGregor Hohpe • Cloud StrategyGregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2Gregor Hohpe & Bobby Woolf • Enterprise Integration PatternsErich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides • Design PatternsNeal Ford, Matthew McCullough & Nathaniel Schutta • Presentation PatternsMartin Fowler • UML DistilledBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
The GOTO podcast seeks out the brightest and boldest ideas from language creators and the world's leading experts in software development in the form of interviews and conference talks. Tune in to get the inspiration you need to bring in new technologies or gain extra evidence to support your software development plan.
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