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The Engineering Room with Dave Farley

Dave Farley
Continuous Delivery
Software Development
Cloud Computing
Test-Driven Development
Computer Science Education
Software Engineering
Kubernetes
Agile Development
Software Architecture
Test Driven Development
Complex Software Systems
Low-Latency Trading Systems
Behavior-Driven Development
Team Topologies
Software Design
Learning Objectives
Industry Skills Gap
Teaching Methodologies
Agile Software Development
Reactive Systems

Welcome to the 'Engineering Room’ a podcast hosted by Dave Farley!

Join us on a journey through the world of software development, as we listen in to conversations between Dave and other influential experts from the field. Discover how to provide top-notch software that sets new standards for quality. Tune in and unlock the secrets to mastering Continuous Delivery and learn what it takes to achi... more

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Join Dave Farley in conversation with Daniel Terhorst-North, the creator of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and pioneering voice in agile software development. In this wide-ranging discussion,

Dan shares insights from his time at ThoughtWorks, whe... more

In this episode, Dave Farley explores how SpareBank One transformed their software development approach with Ola Hast (Developer) and Asgaut Mjølne Söderbom (Senior Developer). Working at Norway's second-largest banking alliance serving 1.2 million u... more

In this conversation, Dave Farley explores the innovative Army Software Factory with Matt Flautt (CTO) and Jeff Day (Chief of Platform). They reveal how the U.S. Army is building an internal software development capability by training soldiers—many w... more

In this engaging conversation with Diana Montalion - former principal systems architect at The Economist and Wikimedia Foundation, and author of "Learning Systems Thinking" - we explore why traditional software development approaches are struggling t... more

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Daniel Terhorst-North
Expert in software development and the father of Behaviour Driven Development
ThoughtWorks
Episode: The Origins Of Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) | Dan Terhorst-North In The Engineering Room Ep. 39
Asgaut Mjølne Söderbom
Software developer involved in continuous delivery practices at SpareBank One.
SpareBank One
Episode: How Norway’s Banking Engineers Deliver 35M Requests a Day with Confidence | The Engineering Room Ep. 38
Ola Hast
Software developer working at SpareBank One, focusing on continuous delivery.
SpareBank One
Episode: How Norway’s Banking Engineers Deliver 35M Requests a Day with Confidence | The Engineering Room Ep. 38
Diana Montalion
Software architect and author of 'Learning Systems Thinking'
Episode: Why Traditional Software Development Approaches Struggle In The Modern Day | Diana Montalion In The Engineering Room Ep. 36
Michael Nygard
A deep thinker on software design and development
Nubank
Episode: The Software Industry's Evolution, Complex Architecture & Problem-Solving At Scale | Michael Nygard In The Engineering Room Ep. 35
Holly Cummins
Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat; former full-stack Java developer and IBM Q ambassador.
Red Hat
Episode: The Evolution Of Programming & What The Future Holds | Holly Cummins In The Engineering Room Ep. 34
James Lewis
Software Architect and Director at ThoughtWorks, co-author of the first article defining microservices
ThoughtWorks
Episode: The Birth Of Microservices & It’s Impacts | James Lewis In The Engineering Room Ep. 33
Dragan Stepanović
Principal Engineer focused on evolving engineering culture and maximizing throughput.
Episode: Extreme Programming, Pair Programming Challenges & MORE | Dragan Stepanovic In The Engineering Room Ep. 32
Henry Golding
Experienced software engineering leader and consultant in game industry
Episode: How We Made Minecraft Using Continuous Delivery | Henry Golding In The Engineering Room Ep. 31

Host

Dave Farley
Host of conversations digging deep into software engineering, sharing insights from himself and expert guests in the field.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • 👍

    Podcast Addict
    5
    atl
    9 months ago
  • Totally worth your time

    It’s amazing that such high quality content is available free.

    Dave Farley and his guests make so much sense while sharing hugely valuable insights they have developed over decades of practising software development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kanji Bear
    Australiaa year ago
  • Very interesting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    eborin
    a year ago
  • Pushing toward lean and successful engineering

    Longtime listener of Dave Farley‘s inspirational messages. Love the impact that you continue to provide in my day-to-day and being able to share motivation to others around me. Appreciate how you seek to segregate the frameworks from the underlying code in favor of flexibility and being able to ensure optimal control in the future.

    Keep up the great work and content was glad to find this podcast, I’ve been watching the YouTube videos for a while and recently learned of audio only version which i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteckReviews
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the greats, and friends

    Dave is an OG of CI/CD, TDD, and software engineering in general, and he’s been bringing so much value to software engineers for years.

    The discussions he has on this show bring that same kind of quality, plus added perspectives and stories and insights from other industry greats.

    If you’re a software engineer who cares about your craft, this is worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brassknucklenerd
    Canadaa year ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of software engineering methodologies.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality insights and expertise shared, noting the value of practical advice for their day-to-day tasks.
The engaging interactions between the host and guests are highlighted for bringing diverse and rich perspectives on software development.
The discussions are praised for being thought-provoking and grounded in real-world applicability, making them relevant for professionals striving for excellence in software.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#119
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#180
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#211
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#248
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Norway’s Banking Engineers Deliver 35M Requests a Day with Confidence | The Engineering Room Ep. 38
Q: What were some of those changes? How are things better now than they were before?
The guests assert that they have very few defects in production, attributing this to their practice of Test Driven Development and having a modular design that allows for quick fixes and high confidence in delivery.
How Norway’s Banking Engineers Deliver 35M Requests a Day with Confidence | The Engineering Room Ep. 38
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how you got here?
The guests describe their work at a bank serving 13 banks with development ranging from native apps to back-end systems, emphasizing that they are owned and required to adapt the same application for all affiliated banks.
Why Traditional Software Development Approaches Struggle In The Modern Day | Diana Montalion In The Engineering Room Ep. 36
Q: Could you explain what you meant by reductionism and systems thinking?
Reductionism is familiar but it only looks at parts in isolation, while systems thinking focuses on the relationships and interactions that produce effects in software.
Why Traditional Software Development Approaches Struggle In The Modern Day | Diana Montalion In The Engineering Room Ep. 36
Q: Why should we learn Systems Thinking?
It helps us to describe the challenges holding us back and emphasizes what actually helps us in building modern systems.
The Software Industry's Evolution, Complex Architecture & Problem-Solving At Scale | Michael Nygard In The Engineering Room Ep. 35
Q: How do you treat the data in highly regulatory or compliant environments like banking?
Currently handled peer-to-peer, with announcements for sunsetting data sets, but a better catalog system for managing lifecycle is expected.

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What is The Engineering Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations focus on the intricacies of software development, with notable themes including continuous delivery, software architecture, and the management of complexity in modern engineering practices. Recent episodes highlight perspectives from industry leaders on issues like the evolution of programming, the importance of systems thinking, and innovative methodologies such as Extreme Programming and microservices. Listeners can expect to gain insights into the latest trends, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of how to navigate challenges in software development, making it particularly valuable for software engineers, architects, and project managers. The consistent engagement with expert guests lends a unique viewpoint on the... more

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Recent guests on The Engineering Room include:

1. Daniel Terhorst-North
2. Asgaut Mjølne Söderbom
3. Ola Hast
4. Diana Montalion
5. Michael Nygard
6. Holly Cummins
7. James Lewis
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