A RedMonk Conversation: Claire Vo on LaunchDarkly’s Culture of Experimentation

In this RedMonk conversation, Ryan Dahl, creator of Node.js and Co-Founder and CEO of Deno, chats with Kate Holterhoff about the recent petition filed by Deno to cancel Oracle's JavaScript trademark. They discuss the historical context of the trademark, Deno's case against Oracle, the legal implications of the cancellation process, and the potential future of JavaScript as a generic term for the entire JavaScript community. Oracle is a RedMonk client, Deno is not a RedMonk client, and this MonkCast interview is an unpaid and independent piece of content. https://deno.com/blog/deno-v-oracle

In this RedMonk conversation, Ivan Burazin, Co-Founder and CEO of Daytona, chats with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about the challenges developers face in managing their environments and how Daytona aims to solve these issues. They discuss the importance of developer experience, security in development environments, and the role of AI in transforming the developer landscape. Ivan shares insights into Daytona's roadmap, including their open-source and enterprise offerings, and emphasizes the need for a seamless developer experience. This was a RedMonk video, sponsored by Daytona.

In this RedMonk conversation, Andrew Tunall, President and Chief Product Officer at Embrace, chats with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about the importance of mobile service level objectives (SLOs) in enhancing user experience and performance in mobile applications. They explore the challenges of measuring mobile data, the need for user-centered approaches, and the future of SLOs, particularly with the integration of AI and predictive analytics. The discussion emphasizes the shift from traditional observability metrics to a more user-focused perspective, highlighting the critical role of data in understanding and improving user interactions with mobile applications. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by Embrace.

In this RedMonk conversation, Erin Schnabel, distinguished engineer at Red Hat and council chairperson at the Commonhaus Foundation, discusses with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, challenges faced by open source projects, the need for new foundations, and how Commonhaus aims to support developers. Erin emphasizes the importance of supporting open source maintainers, while also addressing the legal and funding challenges involved in running a foundation. Red Hat is a RedMonk client, but this conversation is independent and unsponsored.

In this RedMonk Conversation (filmed at Fastly Xcelerate in NYC), Kelly Fitzpatrick of RedMonk interviews Pete Karytko, Director of Technical Operations at Yottaa, to explore how the company leverages its expertise–and Fastly technologies–to help Yottaa's customers deliver performant and secure experiences in the e-commerce space. With “Cyber Five” (the five days from U.S. Thanksgiving through the following “Cyber Monday”) fast approaching, Kelly and Pete discuss how Yottaa has expanded its partnership with Fastly, how Fastly has helped accelerate (pun intended) Yottaa's migration to Fastly's Compute and WAF products, and what they hope to see from Fastly in 2025. This was a RedMonk video, sponsored by Fastly, and was also published in video form on November 11, 2024.

In this RedMonk conversation, Claire Vo, Chief Product and Technology Officer at LaunchDarkly, discusses the significance of experimentation in feature management and software development with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. They address how LaunchDarkly stands out in the experimentation space, the impact of AI on experimentation, and the evolving role of software engineers in this process. Claire emphasizes the importance of a culture of experimentation and risk mitigation in software releases, encouraging organizations to integrate these practices into their operations. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by LaunchDarkly.

In this RedMonk conversation, Dan Rogers, CEO of LaunchDarkly, discusses the transformative impact of AI on software development, particularly in the context of feature management and DevOps, with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. They explore the evolving role of developers, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI adoption, and the importance of leadership in navigating these changes. The discussion also highlights the need for quality control and risk management in AI-generated code, emphasizing the balance between innovation and safety in the development process. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by LaunchDarkly.

In this RedMonk conversation, Manish Gupta, Chief Marketing Officer at LaunchDarkly, speaks with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about the complexities of software development and the challenges of releasing bug-free software. They discuss the recent launch of LaunchDarkly's Guardian Edition, which aims to help companies manage risk by implementing guarded releases. Manish emphasizes the need for a new approach to software releases that balances innovation with risk mitigation, allowing companies to move quickly without compromising user experience. The discussion also touches on the future challenges companies will face in adapting their risk posture in an increasingly complex software environment. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by LaunchDarkly.

James Governor from RedMonk and Sanjay Sarathy from Cloudinary discuss the company's strategy for developer engagement, focusing on YouTube as a key channel. Cloudinary, founded by three developers, has grown to 2 million users and aims for 5 million. It targets specific ecosystems like JavaScript (Next, Nuxt, Vue, React,) sponsoring third party developers to create engaging, educational content. These efforts have driven registrations up beyond 45,000 monthly. We also discuss Cloudinary's business model and plans for global growth.

In this RedMonk conversation, Wesley Faulkner, developer relations professional, discusses the newly formed Developer Relations Foundation with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. Wesley emphasizes the need to elevate the professional practice of developer relations that the Developer Relations Foundation, part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation, aims to meet. The conversation touches on the challenges of defining Developer Relations, the importance of global perspectives, and the challenges inherent in any attempts to formalize this profession.