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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 AnalystsJames Governor, Principal Analyst & Co-founder@monkchips, LinkedIn,

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00:35:44

Mapping Complexity from Cynefin to Wardley with Chris...

The MonkCast ·

2026/02/26

In this RedMonk conversation, Chris Corriere, Founder of Ecology Computing and an organizer of Devopsdays Atlanta, shares his unique perspective on socio-technical systems, complexity in computing, and the future of DevOps practices with Kate Holterhoff. They discuss how ecological thinking influences technology and how mapping tools like Cynefin and Wardley Maps can help navigate complex environments.Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/chris-corriere-complexity/Chapters00:00 Introduction and

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00:39:28

Alex Moore on Open Web Advocacy and Why “Innovation...

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2026/02/24

In this RedMonk Conversation, senior analyst Kate Holterhoff is joined by Alex Moore, Executive Director of Open Web Advocacy (OWA), to unpack why the web has struggled to compete with native apps on mobile and what regulators are finally doing about it. Moore traces OWA’s origins from frustrated engineers to a global advocacy group. They explore the technical, economic, and competitive implications of blocking web apps on iOS, from developer productivity and install friction to security myths and

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00:34:01

GitLab’s Intelligent Orchestration Platform with Özer...

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2026/02/20

In this episode of RedMonk Conversations, Rachel Stephens (Research Director at RedMonk) sits down with Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Product Marketing at GitLab, to discuss GitLab’s vision for intelligent orchestration across the software development lifecycle.AI coding may be accelerating how quickly developers generate code, but what happens to code review, security scanning, compliance, testing, governance, and release coordination when code volume increases? Learn more about GitLab's vision for

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00:42:29

How Daniel Stenberg, Founder of curl, is Navigating...

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2026/02/11

In this RedMonk conversation, Kate Holterhoff chats with Daniel Stenberg, founder of the curl project, about the challenges and implications of AI-generated code in open source software, focusing particularly on the phenomenon known as AI Slop. They discuss the impact of AI on bug reporting, the effectiveness of bug bounty systems, and the importance of community engagement. Daniel shares insights on how AI can be both a tool for good and a source of problems, emphasizing the need for communication

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00:14:08

Navigating Bare Metal Automation with Rob Hirschfeld

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2026/02/05

In this conversation, Stephen O'Grady and Rob Hirschfeld discuss the complexities of bare metal automation, the role of platform teams, and the importance of observability and governance in managing infrastructure. They explore the challenges of integrating open source solutions with bare metal and emphasize the need for specialized support in this area. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of infrastructure management and the necessity for collaboration and expertise.This video is

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00:39:59

Wes Bos on Why Design's Making a Comeback in 2026

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2026/01/27

In this RedMonk Conversation, Wes Bos, co-host of Syntax, chats with Kate Holterhoff about why he predicts 2026 is the year design makes a comeback. They explore why the design of exceptional websites like landonorris.com can be a critical differentiator in the digital space, particularly as AI tools simplify the creation of visually appealing websites. Wes emphasizes that while the baseline for web design has improved, the challenge now lies in creating unique and engaging user experiences that

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00:45:51

Complex, Not Complicated

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2026/01/22

Modern software systems are frequently described as “complicated,” but that framing obscures the nature of the challenge. Complicated systems can be decomposed, reasoned about, and managed through clearer processes and better tooling. Complex systems cannot. They are shaped by a web of technical interdependencies, incentives, institutional history, and human behavior, and they often fail in ways that are difficult or impossible to predict. In this RedMonk Conversation, Rachel Stephens and guests

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00:08:51

Dynatrace and the Observability Market

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2026/01/15

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens, the research director at RedMonk, discusses the evolution of observability in the tech industry. She highlights:- the shift from traditional monitoring to a broader understanding of data collection and analysis- the importance of OpenTelemetry as a standard for data ingestion- the challenges organizations face in managing and analyzing vast amounts of data- how AI is enhancing observability, particularly in helping users query data more effectively and derive

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00:53:39

Mark Fussell on Dapr, Simple APIs, & Distributed Systems

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2026/01/13

In this RedMonk conversation, Mark Fussell, CEO of Diagrid, discusses Dapr, a runtime designed to simplify the development of distributed applications, with James Governor. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience in the field, including the importance of community contributions and the role of observability through OpenTelemetry. The discussion also touches on the future of Dapr in the context of agentic systems, the rise of programming languages like TypeScript, and the ongoing trend of

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00:41:24

Mike Hartington on the State of Mobile Development &...

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2026/01/06

In this RedMonk conversation, Mike Hartington, Developer Advocate at Prisma, chats mobile development with Kate Holterhoff. They discuss mobile frameworks, the challenges of cross-platform development, and why CI/CD is so hard for deploying mobile apps.Show Notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/mike-hartington-on-the-state-of-mobile-development/

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00:41:38

Context Engineering in Practice: How Atlassian Is...

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2025/12/18

In this RedMonk Conversation, James Governor sits down with Kun Chen, Lead Principal Engineer at Atlassian, to explore what “context engineering” really means in practice—and why it matters far more than one-shot “vibe coding” demos for real software teams. Drawing on Atlassian’s internal experience building Rovo Dev, Kun explains how AI agents become genuinely useful when they are grounded in the lived context of professional development: Jira history, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, incidents, and

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00:19:59

A New Take on the Terminal with Zach Lloyd

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2025/12/16

In this RedMonk Conversation, Rachel Stephens sits down with Zach Lloyd, CEO of Warp, to unpack how the terminal has evolved from an overlooked productivity bottleneck into the center of the agentic development workflow. Zach traces Warp’s journey from reimagining the terminal for broader developer accessibility to redefining it as an “agentic development environment” (ADE), designed around prompting, reviewing, and collaborating with AI agents rather than hand-editing code. The conversation

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00:57:50

From Light Bulbs to Large Language Models: Jamie...

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2025/12/09

In this RedMonk Conversation, James Governor interviews Jamie Dobson, Co-Founder of Container Solutions, about his book Visionaries, Rebels and Machines, which traces the evolution of computing technology from 1799 through Edison's workshops, Bell Labs, Xerox PARC, to the modern cloud, creating what he describes as a "relay race of stories" that has not been comprehensively told. The discussion underscores the critical role of leadership in shaping technology's impact on society. James and Jamie

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00:14:30

AWS Developer Experience State of the Nation with Ali...

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2025/12/04

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's Stephen O'Grady chats with Ali Spittel, head of DevRel at AWS, about the importance of developer experience, how the role of developers is evolving, and the new challenges tand opportunities devs face in the AI era. They explore how AWS is focusing on meeting developers' needs, the significance of events, and the balance between developer and buyer perspectives. Ali shares insights on the future of development, emphasizing the need for AWS to listen to

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00:33:53

Inside AWS's Agentic AI Marketing Strategy with Ali...

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2025/12/03

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's Kate Holterhoff speaks with Jessie VanderVeen, Global Head of Product Marketing, Agentic AI, Developer Experience and Ali Maaz, Head of WW GTM, Agentic AI and Developer Experience about how AWS is approaching the crowded agentic IDE market. They discuss the importance of customer obsession, AWS's unique launch strategy for their agentic IDE Kiro, and the lessons learned from integrating AI into developer workflows. Their conversation touches on the

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00:22:36

Al Harris On Kiro And Spec-Driven Development

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2025/12/02

In this New Builders conversation, Al Harris, Principal Engineer at AWS, discusses the development of a natural language system aimed at helping developers translate specifications into code and vice versa, particularly as it relates to AWS's agentic IDE, Kiro. The conversation explores the significance of this translation process, the challenges faced in natural language processing, and the potential future of software development with AI integration. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by

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00:44:56

From Containers to Kiro: AI and DX at AWS with Deepak...

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2025/12/01

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's James Governor speaks with Deepak Singh, VP of Agents and Experience at AWS, about the evolution of developer tools, particularly in the context of generative AI and the introduction of Kiro. They discuss the journey of AWS in the container space, the importance of developer experience, and how AI is reshaping the way developers work. Deepak shares insights into the challenges of governance and collaboration in AI development, emphasizing the need for

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54:26

Alex Russell on PWAs, App Stores, and Mobile Performance

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2025/11/24

In this RedMonk conversation, Alex Russell, Partner Product Architect at Microsoft, discusses the state of mobile development, focusing on JavaScript performance, the state of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and the impact of major players like Apple (iOS) and Google (Android). They explore the importance of management in addressing web performance issues, the role of web standards in shaping the future, and the implications of AI on web development. Alex emphasizes the need for restraint in JavaScript

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35:50

Java at 30 with Sharat Chander

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2025/11/20

Java turned 30 this year, and we're celebrating. In this RedMonk conversation, Sharat Chander, Senior Director of Java Product Management & Developer Engagement at Oracle, stopped by to discuss this milestone with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the history of this language, how perceptions of Java within the tech industry continue to evolve, and the importance of community, consistency, and authenticity for ensuring that Java thrives for the next 30 years.This RedMonk video is sponsored by

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12:25

Introduction to local AI models (with AMD's Anush...

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2025/11/19

James Governor sits down with Anush Elangovan, VP of AI at AMD, to dig into the fast-evolving world of local LLMs, edge hardware, and the future of AI-powered developer experience.They cover: Why local LLMs are exploding in adoption -Privacy, data sovereignty, and on-device intelligence Running 120B-parameter models on AMD Strix Halo laptops The software stack Anush uses: ROCm, Llama.cpp, Ollama, ComfyUI, PyTorch & more How AMD is approaching AI-driven developer tools, coding agents, and

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