Software engineering

Nov 21, 2025

How to Get People Excited about Functional Programming • Russ Olsen & James Lewis

In this interview from GOTO Copenhagen 2024, author Russ Olsen and software architect James Lewis dive deep into the philosophy and practice of functional programming, using Clojure and Lisp as key examples. They discuss effective strategies for learning and teaching complex technical concepts, the cultural nuances of programming communities, and the inspirational power of large-scale engineering achievements like the Apollo moon landings.

Nov 13, 2025

The AI Data Engineer is Here

Ciro Greco, CEO of Bauplan, outlines a new paradigm for data engineering that applies software engineering principles like version control, transactionality, and a code-first approach to build a programmable lakehouse designed for AI-driven automation and enhanced developer productivity.

Oct 07, 2025

Writing for Developers • Piotr Sarna & Glauber Costa

Engineer and author Piotr Sarna discusses his evolution from a reluctant writer to a book author, detailing a pattern-based approach to creating high-quality technical content and overcoming the common fears engineers face when writing.

Sep 24, 2025

Solving the Hard Problems • Dave Farley • GOTO 2024

Dave Farley argues that modern software development should be treated as an engineering discipline, emphasizing an evolutionary and iterative approach to architecture and design. He outlines key principles for tackling complexity, focusing on optimizing for learning and ease of change through techniques like working in small steps, prioritizing testability, and managing coupling.

Sep 17, 2025

Hands-on Demo of Glamorous Toolkit & Moldable Development • Tudor Girba & Kris Jenkins • GOTO 2024

Tudor Girba introduces "Moldable Development," a paradigm where developers create thousands of custom tools to analyze and interact with their specific software context. He demonstrates this live using Glamorous Toolkit, transforming an unstructured text file into a browsable system with custom views, all within minutes.

Sep 05, 2025

Effective Code Reviews with Conventional Comments • Paul Slaughter & Adrienne Braganza

Paul Slaughter, creator of Conventional Comments, and Adrienne Braganza Tacke discuss how a structured, empathetic approach to feedback can transform code reviews from frustrating processes into productive collaborations. They explore the philosophy behind labeling comments, the importance of fostering collaborative ownership, and practical strategies for maintaining both politeness and efficiency in asynchronous, remote environments.