GOTO Conferences Courses

Impossible Programs

Explore the limits of computation and discover why certain programs are impossible to create, challenging our assumptions about the capabilities of computers.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Agile is Dead

Pragmatic Dave Thomas challenges the Agile industry, arguing that agility is not about certifications or methodologies, but a mindset of continuous adaptation and improvement in software development.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Designing for Performance

The talk examines what high performance means in software design and why the concept is often misunderstood.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Don't Give Up on Serializability Just Yet

Explore serializability in distributed databases, its benefits, and challenges. Learn about consistency models, transaction execution, and the balance between consistency and performance in modern systems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Applying the Saga Pattern

Explore the Saga Pattern for managing distributed transactions in complex systems. Learn about compensating transactions, failure management, and implementation strategies for building robust distributed applications.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Level Up Your Automated Tests

Elevate your automated testing skills with insights on TDD, BDD, and innovative approaches to enhance readability, meaningfulness, and effectiveness of tests in Agile development.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Fun with the Lambda Calculus

Explore the lambda calculus through hands-on exercises using Vim and CLI. Learn to build computing structures from basic lambda functions in this engaging presentation.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unselfish Testing

Explore strategies for creating maintainable unit tests that benefit the entire development team, focusing on unselfish testing practices to improve code quality and collaboration.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Navigating Politics in Agile Lean Initiatives

Explore strategies for managing political dynamics in Agile and Lean implementations, addressing escalating tensions and improving team effectiveness in complex organizational environments.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Adaptive Planning Beyond User Stories

Explore adaptive planning strategies beyond user stories for effective software delivery. Learn to leverage changing landscapes, improve team flexibility, and enhance product ownership.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Not Just Code Monkeys

Martin Fowler discusses the evolving role of software developers, emphasizing the importance of design thinking and problem-solving skills beyond just writing code. He explores new ideas in effective software design.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Microservices

Martin Fowler explores microservices architecture, comparing it to monoliths and SOA. He discusses key characteristics, benefits, and challenges of microservices, offering insights for effective implementation in modern software design.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Lean Enterprise

Discover strategies for leveraging software innovation in large organizations. Learn lean approaches to product development, program management, and fostering a culture that turns software into a competitive advantage.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Software Architecture vs. Code

Explore the relationship between software architecture and code, focusing on effective communication, abstraction alignment, and practical strategies for developers to improve system structure and agility.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What I Learned About Going Fast at eBay and Google

Insights on accelerating development at tech giants through technology, people, and processes. Explores strategies for maintaining innovation and velocity in large-scale Internet operations.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk