"Looks Good to Me" Constructive Code Reviews • Adrienne Braganza Tacke & Paul Slaughter

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Adrienne Braganza Tacke - Senior Developer Advocate at Cisco & Author of "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews"
Paul Slaughter - Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab & Creator of Conventional Comments
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Adrienne
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Paul Slaughter and Adrienne Braganza Tacke delve into the critical role of communication in code reviews, emphasizing how soft skills can significantly enhance the engineering process. Adrienne, drawing insights from her upcoming book, explores the expectations for software engineers in code reviews, offers practical tips for improving communication, and shares her unique perspective on the parallels between writing and reviewing code.
Their conversation highlights the importance of fostering a positive feedback culture and leading by example to create a collaborative environment within teams.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • Coding for Kids
Grace Huang • Code Reviews in Tech
Martin Fowler • Refactoring
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies
Dave Thomas & Andy Hunt • The Pragmatic Programmer

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Constructive code reviews (00:04:25)

3. Convincing skeptics: Why code reviews matter (00:12:53)

4. Measuring code review success (00:16:54)

5. Unexpected lessons learned from writing this book (00:24:24)

6. Navigating code reviews in open source vs closed source projects (00:29:25)

7. Improving code reviews through communication (00:40:21)

8. Outro (00:51:24)

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"Looks Good to Me" Constructive Code Reviews • Adrienne Braganza Tacke & Paul Slaughter

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published about a year ago

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Constructive code reviews (00:04:25)

3. Convincing skeptics: Why code reviews matter (00:12:53)

4. Measuring code review success (00:16:54)

5. Unexpected lessons learned from writing this book (00:24:24)

6. Navigating code reviews in open source vs closed source projects (00:29:25)

7. Improving code reviews through communication (00:40:21)

8. Outro (00:51:24)

220 episodes

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Communication Patterns • Jacqui Read & Gregor Hohpe 44:38

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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Jacqui Read - Software Architect, Speaker & Author of "Communication Patterns" Gregor Hohpe - Author of "Platform Strategy", "The Software Architect Elevator", et al. RESOURCES Jacqui https://bsky.app/profile/tekiegirl.bsky.social https://jacquiread.com https://fosstodon.org/@tekiegirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineread https://github.com/tekiegirl Gregor https://twitter.com/ghohpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghohpe https://architectelevator.com Links https://acedmodel.com DESCRIPTION Jacqui Read and Gregor Hohpe discuss her book "Communication Patterns", which aims to bridge the gap in effective communication for software professionals. Jacqui highlights the importance of core communication skills, covering topics like visuals, writing, knowledge management, and remote collaboration. The book offers practical patterns for improving diagrams, addressing multimodal communication issues, and ensuring accessibility, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. Jacqui also introduces her upcoming ACED Model, a strategic framework to align software development with business needs while remaining adaptable. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Jacqui Read • Communication Patterns Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy Gregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator Gregor Hohpe • Cloud Strategy Gregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2 Gregor Hohpe & Bobby Woolf • Enterprise Integration Patterns Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides • Design Patterns Neal Ford, Matthew McCullough & Nathaniel Schutta • Presentation Patterns Martin Fowler • UML Distilled Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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From XP to TCR & Limbo • Kent Beck & Daniel Terhorst-North 40:40

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Kent Beck - Software Engineer & Creator of Extreme Programming Daniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & Associates RESOURCES Kent https://bsky.app/profile/kentbeck.bsky.social https://www.kentbeck.com https://github.com/KentBeck https://twitter.com/KentBeck https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentbeck Daniel https://bsky.app/profile/tastapod.com https://twitter.com/tastapod https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastapod https://github.com/tastapod https://mastodon.social/@tastapod http://dannorth.net/blog DESCRIPTION Kent Beck and Daniel Terhorst-North reflect on the evolution of Extreme Programming (XP) and its lasting impact on agile software development. They explore the importance of short feedback loops, iterative learning, and adaptability in different phases of product development, as outlined in Beck’s 3X model (Exploration, Expansion, Extraction). Kent introduces radical techniques like Test && Commit || Revert (TCR) and Limbo, which challenge traditional coding and collaboration practices by emphasizing tiny, safe iterations. The conversation ties in psychological safety, a key factor in high-performing teams, as outlined by Amy C. Edmondson. Kent envisions a future where software development scales in real-time, pushing teams to embrace faster experimentation, responsibility, and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Kent Beck • Tidy First? Kent Beck & Cynthia Andres • Extreme Programming Explained Amy C. Edmondson • The Fearless Organization Amy C. Edmondson • Right Kind of Wrong Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous Delivery Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Stephen Fishman - Field CTO at Boomi & Co-Author of "Unbundling the Enterprise" Matt McLarty - CTO at Boomi & Co-Author of "Unbundling the Enterprise" Erik Wilde - Principal Consultant at INNOQ RESOURCES Stephen https://x.com/fistsOfReason https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhfishman https://github.com/StephenFishman Matt https://bsky.app/profile/mattmclartybc.bsky.social https://x.com/MattMcLartyBC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmclartybc Erik https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikwilde https://github.com/dret Links https://itrevolution.com/articles https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages DESCRIPTION How can businesses thrive by embracing optionality through digital transformation? Authors Matt McLarty and Stephen Fishman talk about their book “Unbundling the Enterprise” with Erik Wilde. They highlight the power of APIs and flexible systems in enabling companies to capitalize on unforeseen opportunities, or "happy accidents," and how low-cost experimentation can drive long-term success. The conversation emphasizes that optionality is crucial not only in tech but also in business strategy, urging organizations to view their digital capabilities as part of a broader platform that supports both developer empowerment and revenue growth. With insights on optimization, platform engineering, and the importance of aligning technology with business objectives, the authors offer a roadmap for companies to navigate the future with agility and resilience. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Stephen Fishman & Matt McLarty • Unbundling the Enterprise Carliss Y. Baldwin • Design Rules, Vol. 2 Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies Forsgren, Humble & Kim • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook Mik Kersten • Project to Product Andrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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How To Lead Through Transformation in Tech • Hannah Foxwell & Charles Humble 50:18

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Hannah Foxwell - Independent Consultant & Founder of "AI for the rest of us" Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant RESOURCES Hannah https://bsky.app/profile/hannahfoxwell.net https://medium.com/@hannahfoxwell https://x.com/HannahFoxwell https://github.com/hannahfoxwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-foxwell Charles https://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble https://conissaunce.com DESCRIPTION Charles Humble and Hannah Foxwell explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, modern work practices, and management dynamics. They emphasize the importance of methodologies like pair programming, flexible work designs, and inclusive team environments, especially for accommodating neurodiverse and introverted individuals. Foxwell introduces the “three-teams model” to guide new managers in aligning with direct reports, leadership peers, and cross-functional collaborators. She underscores the significance of equitable leadership through mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship, particularly for underrepresented groups. Exploring AI’s potential, Foxwell highlights its transformative impact on software development and enterprise processes while cautioning against rushed adoption. She advocates for thoughtful experimentation and user-centric design, noting the need for cultural and structural shifts to fully realize AI’s benefits. Ultimately, the conversation centers on intentionality, empathy, and the need for organizations to balance innovation with human-centric practices. [...] RECOMMENDED BOOKS Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous Delivery Barbara Oakley • A Mind For Numbers Pooja K. Agarwal & Patrice M. Bain • Powerful Teaching Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe • Learn Like a Pro Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topolog Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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Facilitating Software Architecture • Andrew Harmel-Law & Sonya Natanzon 41:57

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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Andrew Harmel-Law - Technical Principal at Thoughtworks & Author of "Facilitating Software Architecture" Sonya Natanzon - Senior Director of Software Engineering at Guardant Health RESOURCES Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/andrewhl.bsky.social https://twit.social/@ahl https://github.com/andrewharmellaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewharmellaw Sonya https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-natanzon Links https://facilitatingsoftwarearchitecture.com https://martinfowler.com/articles https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/techniques https://www.cognitect.com/blog/2011/11/15 https://medium.com/@vanessamformicola DESCRIPTION Sonya Natanzon and Andrew Harmel-Law explore key concepts from Andrew’s book, fostering decentralized sociotechnical systems, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection in decision-making, and combating cognitive biases like the framing effect. They highlight the shift to prioritizing learning, adaptability, and small, fast iterations in socio-technical systems. Andrew discusses psychological safety as vital for empowering teams to innovate while maintaining accountability, advocating for experimentation and collective ownership of evolving codebases. Together, they underline the importance of balancing creativity and structure to build resilient, adaptive systems that thrive in complexity. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Andrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture Diana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking Donald G. Reinertsen • The Principles of Product Development Flow Alexander, Ishikawa, Silverstein, Jacobson, Fiksdahl-King & Ange • A Pattern Language Patty McCord • Powerful Shoshana Zuboff • The Age of Surveillance Capitalism Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Tea Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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Revolutionizing Software with Moldable Development • Tudor Girba & Julian Wood 39:51

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here: https://gotopia.tech/articles/347 Tudor Girba - Software Environmentalist and CEO of feenk Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS RESOURCES Tudor https://bsky.app/profile/tudorgirba.com https://github.com/girba https://www.linkedin.com/in/girba http://www.tudorgirba.com https://medium.com/@girba Julian https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com http://www.wooditwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood DESCRIPTION Get a sneak peak into the concept of moldable development as a transformative approach through a discussion between Tudor Girba and Julian Wood. By emphasizing the creation of tailored, flexible tools, Girba presents a way to reduce the friction of working with complex systems and legacy code. He explores how contextualized tools, such as those provided by the Glamorous Toolkit, allow developers to engage with software environments in a more intuitive and efficient manner. The integration of generative AI is also examined, where Girba argues that AI's true potential lies not in providing definitive answers but in assisting developers by generating hypotheses and creating tools that support deeper engagement with code. Additionally, the concept of "habitability" is introduced, proposing that software systems, like physical spaces, should be navigable and comprehensible to developers, fostering a more productive and enjoyable experience. This vision of a future where software systems are more accessible and adaptable reflects the growing need to rethink how we interact with code, empowering developers with the tools and perspectives necessary to navigate increasingly complex digital landscapes. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Richard P. Gabriel • Patterns of Software Susanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies Eric Evans • Domain-Driven Design Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming Vlad Khononov • Learning Domain-Driven Design Erik Schön • The Art of Strategy Thomas Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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Collaborative Software Design • Evelyn van Kelle, Gien Verschatse, Kenny Baas-Schwegler & Xin Yao 50:55

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How to Learn: Unlocking the Brain's Secrets • Barbara Oakley & Charles Humble 46:54

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Effective Platform Engineering • Ajay Chankramath, Nic Cheneweth, Bryan Oliver, Sean Alvarez & Wesley Reisz 53:44

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This interview was recorded at GOTO Copenhagen 2024. https://gotocph.com Ian Cooper - A Polyglot Coding Architect at Just Eat James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks Kris Jenkins - Developer Advocate, Software Developer, Podcast Host, Conference Speaker & Geek RESOURCES Ian https://bsky.app/profile/icooper.bsky.social https://hachyderm.io/@ICooper https://twitter.com/ICooper https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-cooper-2b059b https://github.com/iancooper https://ian-cooper.writeas.com James https://bsky.app/profile/boicy.bovon.org https://twitter.com/boicy https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices https://github.com/boicy https://www.bovon.org Kris https://twitter.com/krisajenkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisjenkins https://github.com/krisajenkins http://blog.jenkster.com RECOMMENDED BOOKS Barry O'Reilly • Unlearn Jez Humble, Joanne Molesky & Barry O'Reilly • Lean Enterprise Sarah Wells • Enabling Microservice Success Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices Sam Newman • Building Microservices Simon Brown • Software Architecture for Developers Vol. 2 Ronnie Mitra & Irakli Nadareishvili • Microservices: Up and Running Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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How to Deal with Software Complexity • Gail Murphy & Charles Humble 34:45

12 weeks ago34:45

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Dr. Gail Murphy - Vice-President Research & Innovation & Professor of Computer Science at The University of British Columbia Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant RESOURCES Gail https://x.com/gail_murphy https://social.sigsoft.org/@gail_murphy https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailcmurphy https://blogs.ubc.ca/gailcmurphy Charles https://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble https://conissaunce.com DESCRIPTION Charles Humble interviews Dr. Gail Murphy about the challenges in software engineering today. They discuss how productivity isn’t just about lines of code but is more about focus and minimizing task-switching. Gail also talks about the difficulty of managing the rapid evolution of system architectures, stressing the need for regular restructuring and refactoring to avoid issues like increased coupling and decreased performance. The conversation moves to open-source development, where Gail highlights how using open-source components can create complex, brittle dependencies, and the need for better communication within these ecosystems. They wrap up by discussing the evolving role of technical leadership in navigating these challenges. [...] RECOMMENDED BOOKS Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming Heidi Helfand • How to Change Your Teams Carl Larson & Frank M J LaFasto • Teamwork Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization Ichak Adizes • Managing Corporate Lifecycles Henri Lipmanowicz & Keith McCandless • The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies William Bridges & Susan Bridges • Transitions Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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How to Deliver Quality Software Against All Odds • Daniel Terhorst-North & Julian Wood 52:43

13 weeks ago52:43

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Daniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & Associates Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS RESOURCES Daniel https://bsky.app/profile/tastapod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastapod https://github.com/tastapod https://mastodon.social/@tastapod http://dannorth.net/blog Julian https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com https://twitter.com/julian_wood http://www.wooditwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood https://s12d.com/goto DESCRIPTION Daniel Terhorst-North and Julian Wood share decades of experience to offer a nuanced view of programming, governance, and product delivery. By framing programming as a socio-technical activity, they emphasize the critical role of collaboration, feedback, and sustainable practices. The conversation challenges traditional governance models, advocating for hypothesis-driven product management and continuous feedback mechanisms. Through humorous anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Terhorst-North inspires people to look beyond technical expertise to the broader ecosystem of teams, culture, and organizational alignment. [...] RECOMMENDED BOOKS Jez Humble & David Farley • Continuous Delivery Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble & Gene Kim • Accelerate Kim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook Jez Humble, Joanne Molesky & Barry O'Reilly • Lean Enterprise Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming Heidi Helfand • How to Change Your Teams Carl Larson & Frank M J LaFasto • Teamwork Gene Kim & Steve Spear • Wiring the Winning Organization Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!…

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Kafka Connect: Build & Run Data Pipelines • Kate Stanley, Mickael Maison & Danica Fine 49:57

14 weeks ago49:57