Episode 23: Demystifying Tech Debt

Prepare for an insightful discussion with Java Champions Erin Schnable, Emily Jiang, Mary Gygleski, and Holly Cummins at Devnexus 2023. They sit down with Sonatype’s Kadi Grigg and Theresa Mammarella for an unforgettable conversation about making an impact in the tech community. They cover topics like: Their unique journeys in tech Embracing the mindset of a lifelong learner The power of goal setting for personal growth  The essential qualities of a great leader Why conference talks, like this one, fuel their passion and drive Don’t miss this chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. 🔥

Ready to take a dive into the world of TestContainers? Join Kadi Grigg and Sonatype Developer Advocate Jamie Coleman as they sit down with the one and only Oleg Šelajev of AtomicJar, Inc., for an episode packed with insights and laughs.  Together, they'll delve into the world of Testcontainers and uncover the secrets behind these powerful tools that have revolutionized the testing landscape. From the origin of Testcontainers to the crucial importance of reliability in testing, they'll cover it all and so much more Check out the resources for this episode on the Sonatype Blog.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Steve Poole (Leader of London JUG | Director, Developer Relations, Sonatype), Frank Greco (Founder of NYJavaSIG | Director, Technology and Strategy, Crossroads Technologies), and Sharat Chander (Sr. Director, Java and Cloud Native Product Management and Developer Relations, Oracle). Java user groups (JUGs) have seen changes over the years due to the growing prominence of Java and a continuously maturing audience. We’ll be revisiting the late 90s/early 2000s when JUGs first started appearing. Listen in for answers to questions like: What was their purpose?  What are they now? Why are JUGs a valuable community resource? How has the pandemic changed them? Check out the resources for this episode on the blog.

On March 2, 2023 the Biden-Harris administration made a historic move with the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. This is the first time the US government has taken a stance on product liability with regard to software. In this episode, Jeff Wayman–Conduit of Goodness at Sonatype–takes the mic to speak with Sonatype’s Co-founder and CTO, Brian Fox. Listen in as they break down important details of this historic new strategy, its meaning, and how it impacts you and your organization. Check out the resources for this episode on the blog. 

When you interview your dream guest, the conversation is wicked good. In this episode, Kadi and co-host Sal Kimmich sit down with Simon Brown–creator of the C4 Software Architecture Model–and Developer Advocate Dann Conn. Topics of conversation include the ins and outs of the C4 model, how having a detailed architecture diagram can make or break you, and more. Tune in as we discuss the intention behind the model, best practices, and how critical it is for technical and non-technical folks alike to understand. Today's episode resources can be found here.  

Join Kadi and guest co-host Sola Otudeko for a chat with ABN AMRO’s Ingmar Vis. Listen in as they discuss: The value of breaking builds. Why automation is key for agile development. Lessons he’s learned throughout his open source journey. What pushed him to give back to open source. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here.

Today we are celebrating World Open Source Day: A day of celebration of the hard work and dedication done in the open source community and an opportunity to come together and share knowledge and experiences. At Wicked Good Development we thank open source maintainers and contributors for their endless pursuit of showcasing the power of open collaboration for the advancement of technology. In this episode, Kadi and guest co-host Theresa Mammarella invite open-source contributor, Tom Cools, to share his journey in the world of open source. Sit back and relax as we talk through why he got involved in the community, what his first project was, and best practices to make projects more accessible for new contributors. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here. 

In this episode, Kadi and guest co-host, Dariush Griffin, sit down with Filipp Kofman (Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLC) and Adam Such (Solutions Architect, Sonatype) to discuss struggles with open source licensing. There’s not always a clear-cut answer on the best way to handle open source licensing, especially when it comes to managing your dependencies. Topics of discussion include ideas from legal and development perspectives, the struggles they face, and best practices for working together to reach mutually beneficial goals. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here.

When an interview is that good, you need to share it!  Sonatype's Dr. Stephen Magill joins Federal Tech host, John Gilroy, for a discussion on how software developers can be assured code they develop is safe. Listen in as they discuss topics that range from how even bespoke code needs new versions and improvements over time to other interesting aspects of software risk, like artifacts. For more information on this episode, check out the resources here. 

In this episode, Kadi sits down with Sonatype’s Director of Product Management, Justin Young, and Engineering Manager, Brad Cupit to discuss all things tech debt. What is it? Can different types be treated the same? How do you quantify it? And more importantly, how do you prioritize it? Tune in and learn how you too can begin to understand your tech debt and begin to tactically manage it. Check out the resources from today's episode here.