#165: Introduction to the Actor Model
In this episode, I introduce the Actor Model as a Design Pattern that can offer faster and more efficient processing by managing state in memory. I discuss potential use cases for the Actor Model, su...
24 Maj 202313min
#164: Design Patterns
In this podcast episode, I introduce the concept of design patterns in software development and explain their importance in improving code quality and readability. I give examples of design patterns ...
17 Maj 202311min
#163: Taking time for self care
This is the first episode after a prolonged break - so firstly, an apology for the gap in recordings. In this episode I wanted to talk about why I took a break, the lessons to learn and what I've been...
10 Maj 20239min
#162: Recommendations in a downturn
As we start the new year, its not uncommon for organisations to looks at budgets and general expenditure - and given the current financial outlook, I would have expected many organisations to be takin...
25 Jan 202310min
#161: State of DevOps 2022
This episode, I wanted to take a quick look at the 2022 edition of the State of DevOps Report. I've talked a number of times about the State of DevOps report. I originally introduced it back in episod...
18 Jan 20239min
#160: Revisiting Software Development Estimation
I've long held the belief that Estimation is the source of much dysfunction within Software Development. However, with a New Year, I'll like to take this as an opportunity to revisit my strong opinion...
11 Jan 20239min
#159: Gantt Charts revisited
I originally discussed Gantt charts back in episode 62, but I found more history behind them while researching Scientific Management and Taylorism for episode 156. I originally thought to include this...
21 Dec 202212min
#158: The Pitch - one-size does not fill all
In episode 150, I reintroduced this series with a new pitch. It was my way of taking what I've learnt over the last three years, the last 150 episodes, and almost 33 hours of content and updating the ...
14 Dec 202211min
