Software Defined Talk

This week, we discuss open source forks, what’s going on at OpenAI and checkin on the IRS Direct File initiative. Plus, plenty of thoughts on taking your annual Code of Conduct Training. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 455 Runner-up Titles I live my life one iCal screen at a time We always have sparklers Meta-parenting Everyone is always tired Cheaper version of Red Hat This week in “D...

This week, we discuss the ever expanding CNCF Landscape, bundling and unbundling, and the latest cloud earnings. Plus, some thoughts on soap dispensers in Europe vs. U.S. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 454 Runner-up Titles Are we streaming. I have the whole earth to roam, so I’m not going to get space madness. If you watch it long enough every movie represents all of life. The sound t...

This week, Coté interviews John Willis and they discuss how Kubernetes ultimately won, why large companies struggle with Digital Transformation, and Systems Thinking. Plus, John shares his opinions about Human Resources and Venture Capital. Show Links Kubernetes: The Documentary Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge The Problems with Money In (Open Source) Software Profound Deming Profound Podcas...

This week, we examine the balancing act CEOs face between maintaining operations and pursuing growth, the IRS's attempt to automate tax filing, and defining success in thought leadership. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 452 Runner-up Titles Know the rules Until you reach infinity When you’re washing your full ass, don’t half-ass your shower door. All-in on Minecraft Eminent domain for...

This week, we discuss what “enshittification” is, what causes it, and whether it can be prevented. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear the Software Defined Talk origin story. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 451 Runner-up Titles Enshittification The Fahrenheit 451 Reorganization Wait for Wifi Taxes by beef rib It’s actually not fine Smoking crack in Disneyland AI is accelerating the...

This week, we discuss the role of DevRel, Remote Work and Layoffs. Plus, Matt reveals his latest keyboard recommendation. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 450 Runner-up Titles Life is a series of (shitty) cliffhangers Sales is crazy Donut over-eating avoidance Fundamentals don’t change Do you have good recipes for golden geese? We need better Dungeons and Dragons The AI has been prompte...

This week, we delve into the Stack Overflow Survey, compare AWS and Azure, and discuss why everyone loves "Coding at Google." Plus, thoughts on the new Mobile Passport Control App and Global Entry. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 449 Runner-up Titles That is part of the podcast I am going to have a change of pants for that They’re very good notes “Buildies” Of course they are The Inter...

Matt Ray interviews Jorge Castro, veteran Community Manager from the CNCF. They discuss Project Bluefin, behind the scenes at the CNCF, and mentoring the next generation of open source contributors. Plus, “you can have anything you want, but the defaults are the best”. Show Links Cloud Native Computing Foundation Project Bluefin Bazzite Universal Blue Prompt terminal Windows To Go with Rufus Conta...

This week, we grade our 2023 predictions, revisit the key trends that shaped the year, and gaze into the crystal ball to anticipate what 2024 might hold. Plus, we answer listener questions. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 447 Runner-up Titles Flat budgets are better then no budget Applauding as the Titanic goes down They weren’t going to be patriated But this is you! Now we know The hi...

This week, we “define” and decode business jargon and take a look at what it really means. Subscribe to Coté’s “Business BS Dictionary” YouTube Playlist for even more definitions. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 446 Runner-up Titles When your early is really on time Showing up on time is is early for me We are not going to sell any Kubernetes in TikTok Rundown BS Dictionary What does "...

This week, we discuss the distribution of cloud revenue, explore who is investing in A.I., and take a look back at Mesosphere DC/OS. Plus, some thoughts on the peacefulness of flying. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 445 Runner-up Titles I feel very safe on an airplane We’re one mishap away from Lost Difference between the right decision and the safe decision First rule of AI Ethics Tea...

This week, we look back at the drama at OpenAI and look forward to the growing A.I. Arms Race. Plus, we talk about calendaring — again! Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 444 Runner-up Titles A.I. Arms Race Table 4 needs pork chops Run with that Thanks for not saving us from the AI The King of Cameos Rebels going to rebel Ivory Tower Scruples The sign of something Rundown OpenAI Sam Altma...

This week, we review the major announcements from AWS re:Invent and discuss how the hyperscalers are embracing A.I. Plus, a few thoughts on children’s chores. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 443 Runner-up Titles No Slack The Corporate Podcast. Quality of life stop Our roads diverge Eats a bag of llama Nobody wants to do a bake-off AI all the time Rundown AWS re:Invent Top announcements...

Brandon interviews Dustin Kirkland, VP of Engineering at Chainguard. They delve into Dustin’s experience as a part-time analyst, explore how Chainguard secures open-source software, and Dustin shares his hiking experience on the Camino de Santiago. Plus, some thoughts on men’s fashion and the timeless three-piece suit. Show Links theCUBE SiliconANGLE Chainguard: Fortified Software Delivery Chaingu...

This week, we recap the key announcements from Microsoft Ignite, ponder the broader implications of A.I., provide an update on OpenCost, and share some thoughts on migrating child accounts to teen accounts. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episod e 441 Runner-up Titles I just want to do less Kill all the humans Madlibbing his keynotes They perked up and turned it off Legs are the difficult thin...

This week, we recap Matt's experience at KubeCon Chicago, provide some hot takes on OpenAI's impending App Store, and delve into Apple's claim that 8 GB is all you need. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 440 Runner-up Titles Keep on keeping on They’re not sandbox projects they’re litterbox projects It was USB thing If you spent all week in the OpenCost kiosk, this is the report The platt...

This week, we discuss Cloud Earnings, OpenCost, the Free Software Product License, paying for Social Media, and Apple's latest announcements. Plus, Matt begins the search for a new keyboard. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 439 Runner-up Titles Costservability Just a second 439 episodes of podcasting nirvana We’ve never made a mistake A million Amazon users of Copilot Chrome exists to s...

This week, we discuss Microsoft and Google Cloud earnings, the future of passwords, the validity of DORA Metrics, and share some thoughts on esoteric Excel bug fixes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 438 Runner-up Titles Spicy takes and f-bombs Not pants Real scientists don’t use Excel We fixed it Private equity is coming for you Jerks on the phone… go! They’re going to steal our eyes a...

This week, we discuss Amazon embracing Microsoft Office 365, offer some SBF hot takes, and review the lessons Docker learned when building an open-source business. Plus, we share thoughts on the new Apple Pencil, USB-C, and some Tim Cook fan fiction. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 437 Runner-up Titles My enemy’s Word Processor is my friend. You know what we should do, we should just m...

This week, we discuss measuring developer productivity, Unity licensing backlash, and some follow-up on Wireless Emergency Alerts. Plus, thoughts on coconuts. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 436 Runner-up Titles One day an ice machine will run on RISC-V Mo Developers Mo Problems W3C my ass. That’s almost an aggressive blue. Wait. Do I live in an office complex? You pay the same Quarant...

This week, we discuss paying ransom to cyberattackers, an overview of the "Infrastructure as Code" market, and remote worker productivity. Plus, Matt provides a review of the Raspberry 5 and shares his reasons for refusing to install the Global Entry Mobile App. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 435 Runner-up Titles All my takes are spicy, once I get enough caffeine We’re doing this for...

This week, we discuss Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, AWS's investment in Anthropic, and VC Market Overview Presentations. Plus, we share some thoughts on Dungeons and Dragons, as well as standardized testing. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 434 Runner-up Titles So much about sheep Maybe Ten Middle mega-cap The data stays the same, only the story changes Ribbon Wall Rundown Splunk Cisco...

This week, we discuss why everyone is envious of Google’s Internal Dev Tools, examine the state of Git, speculate about how 37 Signals plans to reinvent software licensing with ONCE, and share a few thoughts on the Salesforce CEO’s recent comments about work from home. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 433 Runner-up Titles Lost in an acquisition hole. Headless Robot Dog. It’s not better...

Brandon is joined by Richard Seroter, Director of Developer Relations and Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. They discuss the key announcements from Google Cloud Next ’23, Richard's recommendations for a successful tech newsletter and VMware's impending acquisition. Show Links Google Cloud Next ‘23 Code with Duet AI assistance Google Cloud Jump Start Solutions Richard’s Website and Newsl...

This week, we discuss Netflix's DVD deprecation, the remote work debate, and how to fork an open-source project. Plus, thoughts on why Europe needs more ice. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 431 Runner-up Titles Try Harder It’s a necessary luxury Someone’s drinking too much water here A culture of ice Where are the high performers, at home or at work Quit using your Gmail address Thou s...