Software Defined Talk

Episode 447: 2023 Year in Review

December 29th, 2023  |  54 mins 58 secs

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

Episode 446: The Business B.S. Dictionary

December 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins

This week, we “define” and decode business jargon and take a look at what it really means. Subscribe to Coté’s “Business B.S. Dictionary” YouTube Playlist for even more definitions.

Episode 445: It’s my sacred time

December 15th, 2023  |  47 mins

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, we share some thoughts on the peacefulness of flying.

Episode 444: Spicy Autocomplete

December 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins

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!

Episode 443: Everything is maintenance

December 1st, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min

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.

Episode 442: Dustin Kirkland on Securing Open Source Software

November 24th, 2023  |  52 mins 59 secs

interview

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.

Episode 441: The whole point of AI is laziness

November 17th, 2023  |  1 hr 3 mins

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.

Episode 440: KubeCon Chicago Recap

November 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min

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.

Episode 439: You’re always going to be mad

November 3rd, 2023  |  1 hr 16 mins

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.

Episode 438: This is a 20-year bug

October 27th, 2023  |  1 hr 5 mins

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.

Episode 437: The Let it Ride Lifestyle

October 20th, 2023  |  48 mins 54 secs

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.

Episode 436: Understand what you’re measuring, or you’ll just get measurements

October 13th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins

This week, we discuss measuring developer productivity, Unity licensing backlash, and some follow-up on Wireless Emergency Alerts. Plus, thoughts on coconuts.

Episode 435: SSH in a for loop but faster

October 6th, 2023  |  1 hr 7 mins

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.

Episode 434: Slides Benedict

September 29th, 2023  |  1 hr 3 mins

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.

Episode 433: Are you telling me GitHub is a good name

September 22nd, 2023  |  50 mins 22 secs

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.

Episode 432: Richard Seroter on Google Cloud Next ’23, Tech Newsletters and VMware

September 15th, 2023  |  46 mins 48 secs

interview

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.