The Engineering Room with Dave Farley

Dec 01 2024 34 ep. 71 mins 175
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Welcome to the 'Engineering Room’ a podcast hosted by Dave Farley!

Join us on a journey through the world of software development, as we listen in to conversations between Dave and other influential experts from the field. Discover how to provide top-notch software that sets new standards for quality. Tune in and unlock the secrets to mastering Continuous Delivery and learn what it takes to achieve excellence in the software industry.

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The Evolution Of Programming & What The Future Holds | Holly Cummins In The Engineering Room Ep. 34

Dec 01 2024 70 mins  
In this episode of The Engineering Room, Dave Farley speaks with Holly Cummins, Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat, about the evolving landscape of software development. They explore whether programming is getting harder, discussing how abstraction levels have changed while core problem-solving skills remain essential. Holly shares insights on AI's role in different prog

The Birth Of Microservices & It’s Impacts | James Lewis In The Engineering Room Ep. 33

Oct 27 2024 62 mins  
In this insightful episode of "The Engineering Room," join us as we explore the world of software engineering with James Lewis, a prominent figure in microservices and software architecture. Explore the origins and evolution of microservices, the importance of domain boundaries, and the distinction between microservices and distributed monoliths. Discover how generative science and

Extreme Programming, Pair Programming Challenges & MORE | Dragan Stepanovic In The Engineering Room Ep. 32

Sep 29 2024 68 mins  
Join us in the latest episode of "The Engineering Room," a monthly series featuring long-form discussions with influential figures in software development. In this episode, Dave talks with Dragan Stepanović, a principal engineer renowned for his efforts to evolve engineering cultures and eliminate bottlenecks. Dragan shares his journey in extreme programming (XP), emphasizing its

How We Made Minecraft Using Continuous Delivery | Henry Golding In The Engineering Room Ep. 31

Jul 28 2024 78 mins  
Join us in this episode of "The Engineering Room" as Dave explores the intricate relationship between continuous delivery, automated testing, and agile software development in the gaming industry. Dave's special guest, Henry Golding, shares his extensive experience as an engineering leader and consultant, with a background in pioneering continuous delivery on projects like Microsof

How Leadership Affects Software Quality, Large-Scale Agile & MORE | Gary Gruver In The Engineering Room Ep. 30

Jun 30 2024 82 mins  
Welcome Gary Gruver in this episode of The Engineering Room!Gary is an experienced executive and consultant known for transforming software development and delivery processes in large organisations. He discusses his journey, starting with his impactful work as the R&D director for the HP LaserJet firmware team, where he led productivity improvements of 2-3 times, and later as a

DORA, Measuring Software ROI & Choosing The Right Metrics | Dr. Nicole Forsgren In The Engineering Room Ep. 29

May 26 2024 70 mins  
In this episode of the Engineering Room, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Forsgren. Dr. Forsgren is is an American technology executive, IT impact expert, and author. She joins Dave to talk about software developer productivity metrics, DORA, her part in one of the most impactful industry leading book's “accelerate”, her predictions for the future of software engineering un

Expectations And Limitations Of AI-Assisted Software Engineering | Birgitta Böckeler In The Engineering Room Ep. 28

Apr 28 2024 72 mins  
Birgitta Böckeler is a software engineer, consultant and thought leader. In this episode of The Engineering Room, Dave & Birgitta talk about her most recent work involving AI-assisted software delivery. They discuss tough questions regarding the job market for developers, the challenges and potential downsides of AI in software development, while also discussing the positives

Spotify's Strong Ownership Model, Fleet Management & "Golden Technologies | Niklas Gustavsson In The Engineering Room Ep. 27

Mar 31 2024 76 mins  
In this episode, Dave Farley and Niklas Gustavsson, Chief Architect and VP of Engineering at Spotify, discuss the facets of Spotify's software development and operational strategies, discussing the company's unique approach to organising software development, notably through Fleet Management.Dave and Niklas discuss how to overcome common misconceptions and anti-patterns associated

Developer Productivity ISN'T About Measurement | Trisha Gee In The Engineering Room Ep. 26

Mar 27 2024 63 mins  
Trisha Gee joins Dave to talk about developer productivity. What are the keys to creating an environment for software engineers to feel positive and happy while being at their most productive? Can we really measure developer productivity? Let's find out!xx🙏The Engineering Room series is SPONSORED BY EQUAL EXPERTSEqual Experts is a product software development consultancy with a

How AI Will Change Software Development In The Next 10 Years | Eric Evans In The Engineering RoomEp. 25

Feb 02 2024 88 mins  
What does the future of software development look like? How will AI shape software engineer jobs? In this episode of the Engineering Room podcast, Dave is joined by author, software engineer and well-known thought leader, Eric Evans. They talk about Eric's background, domain-driven design, artificial intelligence and what the next 10 years look like for the software industry with t