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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
Behavior-Driven Development
Agile Development
Software Architecture
Test Driven Development
Complex Software Systems
Low-Latency Trading Systems
Team Topologies
Software Design
Teaching Methodologies
Industry Skills Gap
Learning Objectives
Agile Software Development
Distributed 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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What does it truly take to build a high-performing software team? Is it about hiring the legendary "10x engineer," or is it about crafting the right environment?

In this episode of The Engineering Room, Dave Farley is joined by Charity Majors, CTO a... more

In this episode of The Engineering Room, Dave Farley speaks with Sam Newman, renowned author of "Building Microservices" and "Monolith to Microservices," about distributed systems, architectural decisions, and the future of software development.

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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

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Recent Guests

Charity Majors
CTO and co-founder of Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Episode: The Myth of the 10x Engineer | Charity Majors In The Engineering Room Ep. 41
Sam Newman
A well-known author, speaker, and independent consultant specializing in software design and microservices.
Episode: The 3 Golden Rules Of Distributed Systems | Sam Newman In The Engineering Room Ep. 40
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

Host

Dave Farley
Host of conversations focused on software engineering, Continuous Delivery, and team dynamics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
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    Podcast Addict
    5
    atl
    a year 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
    Canada2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The discussions encourage motivation in day-to-day software engineering tasks, particularly around principles of flexibility and control.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality content and valuable insights that enhance their understanding of software practices.
Praise is frequently directed at Dave Farley for his expertise and ability to facilitate meaningful conversations with industry experts.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Engineering Room

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

A wealth of insights into software engineering practices is explored through conversations with experts in the field. The discussion often centers on advanced concepts like Continuous Delivery, microservices, and collaborative team dynamics, enabling listeners to grasp the complexities of modern software development. Noteworthy is the focus on fostering effective communication within teams and the importance of adaptability in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Listeners are likely to find unique perspectives on how to drive innovation and efficiency within software processes, backed by real-world examples from industry leaders. The depth of knowledge shared by both the host and guests makes the content particularly valuable for pro... more

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Recent guests on The Engineering Room include:

1. Charity Majors
2. Sam Newman
3. Daniel Terhorst-North
4. Asgaut Mjølne Söderbom
5. Ola Hast
6. Diana Montalion
7. Michael Nygard
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