Developer advocacy

AI Infrastructure, Ray, and Why Nonlinear Careers Win — with Linda Haviv

AI Infrastructure, Ray, and Why Nonlinear Careers Win — with Linda Haviv

Linda Haviv discusses the modern AI landscape, emphasizing that non-linear career paths and systems thinking are now more valuable than pure coding skills. She explores how open-source technology, like the Ray framework, is democratizing AI development and closing the gap with proprietary models, and why building a personal brand through content creation is essential for career growth and community building in a rapidly evolving industry.

Building Better Software: Why Workflows Beat Code Every Time • Ben Smith & James Beswick • GOTO 2025

Building Better Software: Why Workflows Beat Code Every Time • Ben Smith & James Beswick • GOTO 2025

Ben Smith and James Beswick explore the evolution of modern software architecture, discussing the critical role of workflow services in managing distributed systems, the trade-offs between microservices and monoliths, and the power of plugin architectures.