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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereMonica Beckwith - Performance Engineer at Microsoft & Author of "JVM Performance Engineering"Kirk Pepperdine - Principal Java Engineer at MicrosoftRESOURCESMonicahttps://x.com/mon_beckhttps://github.com/mo-beckhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabeckwithhttps://www.codekaram.comKirkhttps://x.com/javaperftuninghttps://github.com/kcpeppehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-pepperdinehttps://www.kodewerk.comDESCRIPTIONKirk Pepperdine and Monica Beckwith delve into the evolving world of performance engineering, focusing on Monica's book, JVM Performance Engineering.They discuss key advancements in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) since JDK 8, including garbage collection and cloud-native applications. The conversation underscores the significance of experimental design and benchmarking, advocating for a collaborative approach that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application.Monica emphasizes the future of performance engineering lies in automation, AI, and machine learning, urging engineers from various disciplines to work together to navigate the complexities of distributed systems effectively.RECOMMENDED BOOKSMonica Beckwith • JVM Performance Engineering • https://amzn.to/3BkRoiOVenkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java • https://amzn.to/4dFuBwUMarkus Eisele & Natale Vinto • Modernizing Enterprise Java • https://amzn.to/3EsEtZ3Kevlin Henney & Trisha Gee • 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know • https://amzn.to/3kiTwJJDave Thomas & Andy Hunt • The Pragmatic Programmer • https://amzn.to/3azvUy3Joshua Bloch • Effective Java • https://amzn.to/3ygmQJtDiana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/3ZpycdJBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSam Newman - Microservices Expert & Author of "Monolith to Microservices" & "Building Resilient Distributed Systems"Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESSamhttps://twitter.com/samnewmanhttps://hachyderm.io/@samnewmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewmanhttp://samnewman.iohttp://samnewman.io/bloghttps://github.com/snewmanJulianhttps://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.comhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodDESCRIPTIONJulian Wood and Sam Newman delve into the complexities of software architecture, focusing on critical concepts such as microservices, asynchronous communication, and the importance of architectural decision-making.Sam emphasizes the need for clear definitions in computing, particularly around terms like asynchronicity, advocating for an understanding of communication styles—event-driven versus request-response—as pivotal for effective system design. They discuss the value of architectural decision records (ADRs) as tools for fostering collaboration and documenting trade-offs in decision-making.Additionally, the conversation highlights the evolving role of AI in software development, stressing that while AI can assist in understanding and maintaining existing codebases, the human element of critical thinking remains essential in navigating the complexities of modern software systems.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSam Newman • Building Resilient Distributed Systems • https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/building-resilient-distributed/9781098163532Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices • https://amzn.to/2Nml96ESam Newman • Building Microservices • https://amzn.to/3dMPbOsRonnie Mitra & Irakli Nadareishvili • Microservices: Up and Running• https://amzn.to/3c4HmmLMitra, Nadareishvili, McLarty & Amundsen • Microservice Architecture • https://amzn.to/3fVNAb0BlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereDiana Montalion - Systems Architect, Mentrix Founder & Author of "Learning Systems Thinking"Andrew Harmel-Law - Technical Principal at Thoughtworks & Author of "Facilitating Software Architecture"RESOURCESDianahttps://hachyderm.io/@dianahttps://bsky.app/profile/mentrix.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/dianamontalionhttps://github.com/dianamontalionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianamontalionhttps://blog.montalion.comhttps://learningsystemsthinking.comAndrewhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewhl.bsky.socialhttps://twit.social/@ahlhttps://x.com/al94781https://github.com/andrewharmellawhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewharmellawhttps://andrewharmellaw.github.ioLinkshttps://donellameadows.orgDESCRIPTIONAndrew Harmel-Law and Diana Montalion explore the critical importance of systems thinking in software development and organizational dynamics. Diana Montalion touches on her new book, "Learning Systems Thinking," highlighting how traditional linear approaches to problem-solving often fall short in today's complex environments. She emphasizes that effective systems leadership requires not only recognizing the interconnectedness of various components but also fostering collaborative thinking and decision-making among teams.By engaging in practices that enhance understanding and adaptability, organizations can better navigate challenges and drive meaningful change, moving beyond simplistic solutions to embrace a more holistic view of their systems.RECOMMENDED BOOKSDiana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/3ZpycdJAndrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture • https://amzn.eu/d/5kZKVfUDonella H. Meadows • Thinking in Systems • https://amzn.to/3XtqYCVDonella H. Meadows • Limits to Growth • https://amzn.to/4d9sik4Robert M. Pirsig • Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance • https://amzn.to/4ekfJU0BlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!

This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted.http://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSigne Simonsen - Founder of Race for OceansJulian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESSignehttps://twitter.com/signe_simonsenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/signe-simonsenhttps://www.instagram.com/signessimonsenJulianhttps://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.comhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodLinkshttps://raceforoceans.org/enhttps://raceforoceans.org/en/support-ushttps://www.instagram.com/raceforoceansDESCRIPTIONJulian Wood sits down with Signe Simonsen, the visionary behind “Race for Oceans”, to explore her inspiring journey from Danish army captain to environmental advocate.Signe shares her mission to combat plastic pollution using innovative technology, including AI-driven drones and robots, to clean beaches and protect our oceans. With a blend of military precision and environmental passion, Signe Simonsen is pioneering a solution to a challenge that has persisted for decades, aiming to leave a lasting impact on the planet for future generations.RECOMMENDED BOOKSVictor Vasques Ribeiro • Plastic pellets on sandy beaches Volume I • https://amzn.to/4crhYECSubramanian Senthilkannan Muthu • Microplastic Pollution • https://amzn.to/4cnijItIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green Software • https://www.kolaxis.dev/book-green-softwareLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational Sustainability • https://amzn.to/3APBW8rCarola Lilienthal • Sustainable Software Architecture • https://amzn.to/3yFXxoSBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL 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!