#743: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: The Ocean Cleanup's mantra: Start simple and iterate relentlessly

When Boyan Slat found more plastic than fish on a dive in Greece, he asked a simple question: "Why can't we just clean this up?" He was 16. What began as a humble project funded with pocket money has grown into a global initiative, removing millions of pounds of plastic from the world's rivers and oceans in the last decade. But simple questions don't always have simple solutions. As Boyan will tell you, simplicity is hard. Fight the temptation attack the biggest problem first. Relentlessly iterate. And most importantly, let your mission, not the technology, guide your engineering decisions. Read more from Boyan on thefrugalarchitect.com

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, host Jillian Forde discusses the migration journey of Booking.com to AWS with Ali and Sarah. They explore the challenges faced by Booking.com , the benefits of using CloudFront and Lambda at Edge, and the importance of observability and cost optimization. The conversation also delves into chaos engineering practices and how they contribute to building resilient systems. Listeners gain insights into how edge architecture can enhance user experience and unlock new business opportunities.

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Frugality wasn't something Craig Link learned on the job, it was passed down from his father, who would calculate the cost-benefit of driving for cheaper gas and meticulously track every tank's miles per gallon in a worn notebook tucked into the glove box. He would also pack sandwiches, toss them in a cooler, and store them in the back seat. These were early lessons in trade-offs. Stopping less, spending less, meant more time doing the fun things, like being on vacation. This mindset proved invaluable throughout Craig's career, from optimizing every little bit for dial-up gamers to architecting Zillow's massive cloud transformation. It's a reminder that innovation doesn't come out of thin air, it often comes from paying attention to the little details, relentlessly questioning assumptions and giving teams the tools they need to optimize at every level of the business. In an era of explosive cloud growth, a frugal mindset might be your most valuable architecture tool. Read Craig’s full story here: https://www.thefrugalarchitect.com/architects/craig-link-zillow.html

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