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Heavybit Podcasts

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Artificial Intelligence
Open Source Software
Kubernetes
Generative AI
Software Development
Open Source
Machine Learning
Opentelemetry
Observability
Data Engineering
Devops
AI Tools
Telemetry
Enterprise Software
Telemetry Data
Augmented Coding
AI Agents
Software Engineering
Commercial Open Source
Fintech

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In this episode, the hosts unpack the thinking behind the name Third Loop and what it represents. Building on ideas from their book Progressive Delivery, they explore the gap between shipping software and having it truly adopted by users. The convers... more

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Recent Guests

Kent Beck
Influential software engineer and author known for XP, TDD, and Agile practices
Independent/Various
Episode: Ep. #2, Features and Futures with Kent Beck
Sunil Dhaliwal
Partner at Amplify Partners
Amplify Partners
Episode: Ep. #34, Technical Founders in the AI Era with Sunil Dhaliwal
Mehdi Nourbakhsh
AI thought leader; author of Augmented and Disrupted
Independent AI consultant; author
Episode: Ep. #53, The Era of Reimagination with Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh
Marco Ebert
Insider reliability engineer at TransWarm, contributor to Ingress NGINX
Ingress NGINX Maintainer collaborator
Episode: Ep. #33, Retiring Ingress NGINX with James Strong & Marco Ebert
Peter Bell
Founder and CTO of Gather.dev
Gather.dev
Episode: Ep. #7, The CTO’s AI Playbook with Peter Bell
Wes McKinney
Author of Pandas, co-creator of Apache Arrow
Post-it (principal architect) / investor in data tooling
Episode: Ep. #9, Radical Accountability in Software with Wes McKinney
Glauber Costa
Creator of Turso and expert on SQLite
Turso
Episode: Ep. #32, Rewriting SQLite for the AI Era with Glauber Costa
Piyush Agarwal
Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Rayo.dev
Rayo.dev
Episode: Ep. #52, Serendipity as a Service with Piyush Agarwal
Scott Breitenother
Co-founder of Kilo Code, and fast-growing open source AI coding agent
Kilo Code
Episode: Ep. #8, One Human Plus Agents with Scott Breitenother

Hosts

Rachel Chalmers
Host of Generationship, with expertise in startup culture and developer-focused initiatives.
Brian Douglas
Co-host of Open Source Ready, experienced in developer tools and community engagement.
John McBride
Co-host of Open Source Ready, knowledgeable in open-source tools and software development.

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Ep. #2, Features and Futures with Kent Beck
Q: How do feature flags fit into test-driven development and progressive delivery?
Feature flags should be retired cleanly; they must be designed orthogonally where possible to minimize cross-flag interactions. They enable safe experimentation, but you need a strategy to retire them and manage the complexity they introduce in production.
Ep. #2, Features and Futures with Kent Beck
Q: Kent, how do you view the balance between delivering new features and investing in future capabilities?
The balance is inherently about optionality and context. We should incrementally deliver value while preserving the ability to adapt later; the goal isn't to maximize features but to keep a flexible path forward by treating futures as a first-class consideration.
Ep. #53, The Era of Reimagination with Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh
Q: You have eight patents on AI. Which is your favorite? Which are you most proud of? Or which problem surprised you the most?
Mehdi explains that while he values several patents, the most impactful ones are those that translate into real, scalable business outcomes and practical AI implementations—especially where AI augments human capability rather than replacing it; he emphasizes understanding the context and return on investment when evaluating AI projects.
Ep. #33, Retiring Ingress NGINX with James Strong & Marco Ebert
Q: Why is Ingress NGINX being retired, and what are the implications for users who rely on it?
The project faced long-term maintenance challenges, security CVEs, and burnout among maintainers. With limited resources and the Kubernetes ecosystem shifting toward Gateway API, retirement was necessary to reduce risk and encourage migration to more modern, supported solutions.
Ep. #7, The CTO’s AI Playbook with Peter Bell
Q: How did you come to become a CTO and found Gather?
Peter Bell describes his early engineering background, leadership roles, and how his experiences led to founding Gather.dev to create communities and resources for CTOs at different stages.

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Focused on the intersection of technology and business, this podcast features conversations with industry experts, founders, and innovators sharing insights on emerging trends and best practices in technology. Topics frequently discussed include developer tools, AI applications, data practices, and the significance of open-source solutions. Each episode offers a blend of technical depth and practical advice, making it a valuable resource for professionals looking to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape and refine their strategic approaches within their organizations. Its unique emphasis on actionable insights from diverse guests enhances its appeal, particularly among those seeking to deepen their understanding of tech's impact on b... more

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