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The MonkCast

Join the developer-focused industry analysts at RedMonk as they discuss news and trends in the software space with leaders and practicioners in cloud, AI, IaC, security, DevOps, developer relations, observability, data, and more. Can"t get enough of the Monks? Visit the RedMonk YouTube channel or check out our research at RedMonk.com. You can also follow RedMonk on Bluesky, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn. Meet RedMonk"s Analysts James Governor, Principal Analyst & Co-founder @monkchips, LinkedIn,

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27:40

The Evolution of AI Agents (with Srini Iragavarapu)

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2025/06/20

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens is joined by Srini Iragavarapu, Director of Software Development for Amazon Q Developer, to discuss the evolution of AI agents in software development. Srini explains how Amazon Q Developer leverages generative AI and large language models to assist developers across the entire software lifecycle — from code generation to testing, documentation, and even large-scale code transformations — while keeping developers in full control. They also explore

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28:16

Introducing Agentic DevOps (with Dr. Nicole Forsgren...

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2025/06/16

Recorded live at Microsoft Build 2025, this RedMonk Conversation features James Governor speaking with Dr. Nicole Forsgren and Gene Kim about the future of DevOps in the era of AI agents and vibe coding. They explore how generative AI is transforming software development, the evolving role of developers, and the importance of maintaining strong processes, culture, and developer experience as code creation accelerates. The conversation also previews their upcoming books on vibe coding and developer

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39:27

Matt Klein on why Mobile Observability Lags Behind...

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2025/06/09

In this RedMonk conversation, Matt Klein, Co-founder and CTO of bitdrift, chats with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about mobile observability's challenges. They discuss how hard mobile observability is compared to server-side observability, the impact of privacy controls on data collection, and the cultural divide within organizations between mobile and backend engineers. Matt shares his perspective on OpenTelemetry, emphasizing that while it helps establish a baseline for telemetry,

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24:02

Ori Saporta on the Architect’s Role In Crisis

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2025/06/05

In this RedMonk conversation, Ori Saporta, VP of Engineering & Co-Founder of vFunction, speaks with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about the evolving role of software architects in modern development practices. They discuss Ori's experiences at BlackBerry, the importance of architectural observability, and the disconnect between architectural intent and implementation. Ori emphasizes the need for architects to reclaim their role in ensuring scalable and resilient systems, especially

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40:42

Justin Reock on Why Java Devs Use Apache ActiveMQ

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2025/05/28

In this conversation, Justin Reock, Deputy CTO at DX, chats with RedMonk's Kate Holterhoff about Java development and message oriented middleware, focusing on Apache ActiveMQ. They discuss the importance of messaging in distributed systems, Justin's experience writing middleware at EarthLink and OpenLogic, and ActiveMQ's advantages for enterprise. The conversation also highlights the history of several additional Apache projects including Geronimo, HornetQ, ServiceMix, Camel, CXF, and Karaf. The

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16:05

Microsoft Build 2025 Announcements with GitHub's...

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2025/05/21

In this MonkCast on the Road, Mario Rodriguez, CPO of GitHub, discusses the latest innovations and announcements at Microsoft Build 2025 with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. They chat about GitHub's MCP server, GitHub SWE agents, open sourcing VS Code and WSL, and the future of intelligent applications.This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by GitHub.

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42:52

Amok, Amok, Amok; or, the State of OSS in 2025...

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2025/05/19

In this MonkCast with the Monks, we have mustered the analysts and run amok to discuss recent developments in the open source landscape, focusing on the NATS controversy with the CNCF, the Redis relicense, and the rise of the AGPL. They chat about the implications of licensing changes, the dynamics of community involvement, the sustainability of open source business models, and the contrasting situations of different projects like Linkerd and NATS. The discussion emphasizes the need for nuanced

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53:37

devopsdays Atlanta 2025 - E2 - (with Rachel-Lee...

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2025/05/12

RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff took the MonkCast on the road to devopsdays Atlanta 2025. In episode 2 of this 2-part series, Kate interviews Rachel-Lee Nabors, Nathen Harvey, Pratik Parikh & Kimasia Ayers about their devopsdays talks and the roast of John Willis. Other subjects covered include how AI is changing the way developers build; the impact of generative AI on the software development lifecycle, including some of the latest research from DORA; IDPs, DevOps, and Kubernetes; and

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25:34

A RedMonk Conversation: Automated Governance and...

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2025/05/08

RedMonk co-founder James Governor speaks with Mike Long, CEO of Kosli, about the challenges and evolving practices of software governance and compliance in regulated industries. They explore how sectors like finance, automotive, and healthcare face similar software risks despite differing regulatory language, and discuss efforts to create shared terminology and control patterns. The conversation also covers how modern platforms, including Kosli, help organizations automate compliance, improve

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53:02

devopsdays Atlanta 2025 - E1 - (with Andrew Clay...

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2025/05/05

RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff took the MonkCast on the road to devopsdays Atlanta 2025. In episode 1 of this 2-part series, Kate interviews Andrew Clay Shafer, John Willis, and Katie Anderson about their devopsdays talks, their interest in W. Edwards Deming, and the roast of John Willis.

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40:06

Do Frontend Developers Want Frontend Observability?...

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2025/04/22

Todd Gardner, CEO of Request Metrics and TrackJS, discusses "Frontend Observability" with RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff. In an attempt to answer the question "Is Frontend Observability Hipster RUM?," Kate and Todd delve into the concept of frontend observability by exploring its definition, historical context, and the uphill marketing hurdles involved in educating web developers about observability tools. Their conversation highlights the disconnect between observability terminology and the

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32:01

Science Fiction, the Hacker Ethic, & We Just Build...

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2025/04/15

In this RedMonk conversation, Coraline Ada Ehmke discusses her new book, We Just Build Hammers: Stories from the Past, Present, and Future of Responsible Tech, with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. In addition to outlining the book's argument and major themes, Kate and Coraline also chat about extensible lessons from science fiction including what is means to be a hacker and how the history of science connects to contemporary tech justice movements.

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69:21

John O'Hara, Inventor of AMQP, on Why Standards are...

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2025/04/07

In this conversation, John O'Hara, inventor of the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), discusses this standard's history and development with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. O'Hara shares insights about the complexities of middleware, the importance of standards, and the evolution of AMQP 0-9-1 and 1-0. He reflects on the AMQP working group, the role of hyperscalers in shaping standards, the limitations of HTTP, and the importance of standards bodies like ISO, OASIS, and IEC

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66:50

RabbitMQ Was Designed for the Cloud Era (with Alexis...

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2025/03/31

In this RedMonk conversation, Alexis Richardson, Founder and CEO of ConfigHub, discusses the evolution and significance of messaging in distributed systems, and particularly RabbitMQ, with Kate Holterhoff, Senior Analyst at RedMonk. Alexis shares insights from his experience in the tech industry, including the development of messaging protocol AMQP, the founding of Rabbit Technologies and its acquisition by VMware, and his role in founding the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The discussion

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29:07

Andrew Hutchings on the WordPress War

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2025/03/24

In this RedMonk conversation, Andrew Hutchings (aka LinuxJedi), a software engineer at wolfSSL, discusses what he terms "a war going on within the WordPress community" with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. Andrew shares his journey into open source, his experiences at MariaDB, and his involvement in the WordPress.org open source community. The discussion delves into the current litigation and his WordPress Slack ban, including this so-called war's broader implications for open source

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21:59

A RedMonk Conversation: Ram Iyengar on DevX at Cloud...

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2025/03/20

In this RedMonk conversation, Ram Iyengar, Chief Evangelist at the Cloud Foundry Foundation, chats with Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk. Their wide-ranging conversation centers on developer experience from cf push and the promise of PaaS, to Korifi, a developer platform built by the Cloud Foundry community for deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by the Cloud Foundry Foundation.

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22:29

Cloud Foundry's Paketo Buildpacks (with Ram Iyengar)

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2025/03/18

In this conversation, Ram Iyengar, Chief Evangelist at the Cloud Foundry Foundation, discusses Paketo Buildpacks and their role in simplifying containerization in the cloud-native ecosystem, with Kelly Fitzpatrick, senior analyst at RedMonk. Ram explains the evolution of Buildpacks, their advantages over traditional Docker workflows, and their applications in various domains, including MLOps. The discussion also highlights the importance of security and compliance in software development,

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41:22

A RedMonk Conversation: Thomas Dohmke Chats AI Agents...

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2025/03/13

In this RedMonk conversation, Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, chats AI agents with Kate Holterhoff, Senior Analyst at RedMonk. They discuss the definition of AI agents, GitHub Copilot's role as peer programmer, and AI as an abstraction layer in software engineering. Thomas highlights how these agents can assist developers by automating tasks such as test generation and code reviews, ultimately enhancing productivity, while underlining the importance of human interaction in AI-assisted programming

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18:32

Making Docs Better for AI and Humans (with Jennifer...

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2025/03/10

Jennifer Marandola, Technical Writing Manager at Cribl, joins RedMonk's Kelly Fitzpatrick for a discussion on the evolving role of technical writing in an era of AI copilots and assistants. She shares insights on how her team collaborates with Cribl's AI team to enhance documentation, making it more accessible and effective for both human users and AI tools. The discussion also covers the changing nature of user queries, the importance of clear documentation, and advice for aspiring technical

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24:25

Psychology, Technological Innovation, and Why We Need...

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2025/03/03

Dr. Cat Hicks, a psychologist studying software teams, joins RedMonk's Kelly Fitzpatrick to discuss the role of psychology in technological innovation. Dr. Hicks emphasizes the importance of understanding the human aspects of software development and shares insights from her recent research projects, including a study on code review anxiety and the impact of what she calls “AI Skill Threat” on developers. Dr. Hicks also addresses the challenges faced by scientists today, the significance

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