The InfoQ Podcast

The InfoQ Podcast

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How eBPF Empowers Developers to Observe Inside the Linux Kernel in a Safe and Unintrusive Way

Dan Fineran explores how eBPF has evolved far beyond its roots in packet filtering into a robust, safe way to extend the Linux kernel. He explains how the eBPF "verifier", the security guardrail, enables implementation of deep observability and networking without the risks of tra ...  Show more

Increasing Users’ Data Agency: From BlueSky's AT Protocol to the Local-First Software Movement

Martin Kleppmann, an associate professor at Cambridge and author of Designing Data-Intensive Applications, discusses the evolution of data systems over the last decade, mainly the shift from monolithic databases to modular building blocks. Kleppmann underlines the importance of m ...  Show more

From MCP and Vibe Coding to Harness Engineering: How Did AI Native Engineering Evolve in One Year

Birgitta Böckeler, Distinguished Engineer at Thoughtworks, returns to discuss the rapid evolution of AI in software delivery. She touches on the evolution from vibe coding, the changing tools landscape and the more autonomous agents that, besides higher velocity, introduce higher ...  Show more

Requirements Analysis for Architects: A Conversation with Sonya Natanzon

In this podcast Michael Stiefel spoke to Sonya Natanzon about the intersection of technical and social aspects of software architecture. Understanding the business and how a company operates is more important than the specific technologies used. Effective requirements analysis re ...  Show more

Chasing Efficient Java Development: From 1BRC to Developing Hardwood AI Natively

Gunnar Morling, technologist at Confluent and Java Champion, shares his experiences with building high-performance applications in Java, especially in the data space. He shares insights from experiments with building durable execution engines, bootstrapping, and AI natively devel ...  Show more