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A podcast for developers about building great products. Join us as we share technical tips from the Semaphore team to sharpen your coding skills and bring you the latest product news. semaphoreio.substack.com

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13:50

Technical Tips: One API to Rule Them All - Building a...

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2025/07/02

In this episode of Technical Tips, Semaphore engineer Amir Hasanbašić shares how we’re rebuilding our API from the ground up. From a fragmented system to a unified interface — hear how we tackled legacy challenges, redesigned for scale, and what we learned along the way. If you're into API architecture or scaling big systems, this one’s for you. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is

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25:33

Gou Rao on Agentic Systems in DevOps

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2025/06/16

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Gou Rao—AI infrastructure veteran and co-founder of Neubird—joins Darko to explore how LLMs can support DevOps teams not just with suggestions, but with reasoning, context gathering, and real-time incident diagnosis. He shares the vision behind Hawkeye, Neubird’s “digital engineer,” and what it means to build agentic systems that think and operate like humans. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and s...

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24:18

Technical Tips: Unveiling the Semaphore Architecture...

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2025/06/03

Today, we’re diving deep into Semaphore’s architecture with Radosław Woźniak, Software Architect at Semaphore. He’s here to break down the inner workings of our CI/CD platform — from its 30+ microservices to how a simple git push triggers a series of interactions across Semaphore’s infrastructure. Whether you’re a contributor looking to understand the system or just curious about how Semaphore handles complex workflows, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Like this episode? B...

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24:55

Marcelo Calbucci on Strategic Product Thinking

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2025/05/20

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Darko Fabijan welcomes Marcelo Calbucci—engineer, startup founder, and author of The PR FAQ Book. Marcelo shares insights from his time at Amazon, where he encountered a decision-making framework that changed how he thinks about product development: the PR FAQ. What starts as an internal press release quickly becomes a strategic tool to align teams, evaluate product ideas, and make better decisions—before writing a single line of code. Like this episode? Be...

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22:42

Technical Tips: How to Scale CI/CD With Self-Hosted...

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2025/05/06

In today's episode of Technical Tips, we’re joined by Semaphore engineer Lucas Pinheiro. He’s here to share insights on self-hosting agents — including the challenges our engineering team has faced and the solutions we've implemented to manage agents reliably at scale. Whether you're working with self-hosted systems or navigating cloud-specific hurdles, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of ...

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26:03

Patrick Debois on AI & DevOps: What’s Next?

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Patrick Debois—Generative AI and DevOps specialist —joins Darko Fabijan to share his perspective on how AI intersects with DevOps, DevSecOps, and infrastructure as code. Patrick discusses everything from generative tooling to failure handling, and what makes this era of automation both exciting and risky. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered

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17:01

Technical tips: Top 10 Rules of Continuous Integration

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2025/04/08

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy shares 10 expert tips to keep your CI pipeline fast and efficient. Learn how to improve performance, reduce errors, and ship quality software faster! Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐ Star us on GitHub: https://github.com/semaphoreio/semaphore 🚀 Join us on discord:

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26:03

Ken Kocienda on Building AI You Can Trust

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2025/03/18

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Ken Kocienda, co-founder and CTO of InFactory, joins Darko Fabijan to discuss how his company is building AI systems that are both useful and dependable. Ken, a veteran software engineer known for his work on Safari, iPhone auto-correct, and Apple’s UI innovations, shares his insights on how AI can move from a black-box guessing machine to a fully transparent and enterprise-ready system. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast...

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8:30

Technical Tips: 3 Steps to Fix Flaky Tests

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2025/03/04

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy breaks down flaky tests—those unpredictable tests that pass sometimes and fail other times. Learn how to spot, manage, and fix them to keep your CI/CD pipeline reliable! Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 🐱 Show Semaphore Some Love! Semaphore is

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25:20

Lorna Mitchell on OpenAPI in Design-First Development

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2025/02/18

A cornerstone of API development, OpenAPI offers a standardized format to define, design, and document APIs. Born out as open-source and embraced by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and IBM, OpenAPI isn’t just a specification—it’s a shift toward interoperability, transparency, and developer empowerment. In this article, Lorna Mitchell, a leading voice in API tooling and VP of Developer Experience at Redocly, sheds light on best practices, pitfalls, and how teams fully harness OpenAPI...

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8:07

Technical Tips: 8 Fixes for Faster CI/CD Pipelines

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2025/02/04

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy tackles slow CI/CD pipelines with 8 tips to speed them up. Save time, cut costs, and boost your feedback loop. Tune in to supercharge your workflow! Want to explore CI? Check out Semaphore—going open-source soon! https://semaphoreci.com/blog/semaphore-is-going-open-source Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it wit...

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25:58

Cory O’Daniel on Infrastructure as Code

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2025/01/23

Cloud adoption has outpaced the development of corresponding expertise in cloud operations, leading to a significant skills gap across the industry. In this regard, many organizations have had to abandon cloud initiatives because they lacked the necessary in-house expertise to manage them. As a result, critical projects are delayed, and costs and operational risks increase. Recognizing this gap, Cory O’Daniel co-founded MassDriver, a platform designed to simplify cloud infrastructure manageme...

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9:18

Technical Tips: Continuous Delivery vs Continuous...

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2025/01/07

In this new Technical Tips episode, Tommy explores Continuous Integration, Deployment, and Delivery—three practices with the same goal: making software development faster and more reliable. Tune in as he explains the key differences and clears up the confusion!Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

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26:04

Floor Drees on Building Sustainable Open-Source...

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2024/12/17

In this episode, Tembo.io Head of Education Floor Drees explains the need for a more collaborative and sustainable approach to open-source development. She will help us explore the current state of the Postgres ecosystem and the broader open-source community to point out the critical issues that need to be addressed to ensure the future of these vital technologies.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on...

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12:21

Technical Tips: Smoke Testing - Catch Bugs Early,...

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2024/12/03

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy breaks down smoke testing—a fast way to catch major software flaws early. Learn how it fits into your CI/CD pipeline, with tips, examples, and practical advice to get started. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

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24:14

Rich Harris on the Future - and Past - of Web...

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2024/11/20

Web applications are increasingly transforming browsers into the primary interface for our digital lives. As we rely more on web applications for everything from work to entertainment, the responsiveness of these applications becomes paramount. Rich Harris, a former journalist and the mind behind Svelte, shares his insights into web development technologies and trends. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ revi...

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10:41

Technical Tips : CI/CD - What is Continuous...

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2024/11/05

In this new episode of Technical Tips, Tommy explains how Continuous Integration (CI) helps developers merge code changes frequently, with automated builds and fast feedback loops. Learn how CI keeps your main branch stable and ready for faster releases, all while making your coding life easier. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

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25:52

Craig McLuckie on Enforcing Compliance on Open Source...

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2024/10/23

Open-source software is the building materials of the vast majority of digital technology as we know it. Anyone can access and contribute to it, which is great for flexibility and cost, but also means there's a risk of hidden flaws. In this episode, Kubernetes Co-founder and Stacklok’s CEO Craig McLuckie shares his tools to check the quality and security of open-source software production. Working together as a community, we can make open-source software safer and more reliable for every...

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6:25

The 6 Principles of Test Automation

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2024/10/08

We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. In this episode, Tommy breaks down the essential question: What makes a good test? While there is no single answer, he explores six key principles that can guide you toward writing tests that add the most value to your software development process. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on...

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25:07

Arun Gupta on Democratizing Enterprise AI Development

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2024/09/25

In terms of creativity, diversity, and evolution pace, generative AI seems boundless. However, its enterprise implementation remains significantly limited. Businesses are uncertain about making the right choices around AI and struggle to familiarize themselves with the potential of this technology amid cutting through the fragmented offerings from major tech companies. In this episode, Arun Gupta, VP and GM for Open Ecosystem at Intel, tells us about the company’s contributions to the op...

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