Podcasts
IT Matters
ThoughtWorks - IT Matters Podcast is a show discussing the business and technology issues facing the IT Industry, and sharing insights on improving the state of how business value is delivered.
Special Report: Live from Railsconf (Parts 1 and 2)
In these two reports from O'Reilly RailsConf 2008 in Portland, Oregon, ThoughtWorkers discuss aspect of Rails, the rails community and developments in the technology space. Participants include Neal Ford, David Vollbracht, Zak Tamsen, Ola Bini, Patrick Farley, Paul Gross, Brian Guthrie, Brandon Hastings Byars, Kurtis Seebaldt and Matthew Wastrodowski.
Podcast #7: Web 2.0 (Part 1 of 3)
This is the first in a three-part series on Web 2.0. ThoughtWorks’ chief scientist, Martin Fowler, developers Chris Stevenson and Sriram Narayan and China Technology Director Michael Robinson serve as panelists.
The panel discusses the origins of Web 2.0, clarifying the term with its founding principles and discussing the relevance of those principles in today's world. Those principles are, web as platform, harnessing collective intellegence, data is the next Intel Inside, end of the software release cycle, lightweight programming model, software above the level of single device, and rich user experiences.
Podcast #5: Distributed Agile Software Development
In this episode, Chris Stevenson, Michael Robinson, Nick Hines and Sriram Narayan discuss Distributed Agile Development. They discuss lessons learned around cultural alignment, tools, communications best practices, and maintaining visibility throughout the development process while ensuring the most business value is delivered.
Podcast outline:
| Introduction | Empowering the Team |
| Defining Distributed Agile | Frequent Releases |
| Low vs. High Ceremony | High Visibility |
| High-Trust Engagements | Constant Customer Review |
| Considerations When Starting a Project | Summary |
| Face-to-Face Interactions | Conclusion |
Podcast #4: REST - Representational State Transfer
In this two-part series, Martin Fowler, Chris Stevenson, Jim Webber, and Sriram Narayan discuss REST (Representational State Transfer). They touch on the history of REST, a detailed explanation, and examples. Additionally, they discuss programming with the Web today, modelling your resources, types, RESTful enterprise development, and reuse.
Podcast outline:
| Introduction | History of REST |
| Definition | Programming the Web |
| Modelling Your Resources | Sanctioned Types |
| Standardization in the Enterprise | Consumer-Driven Contracts |
| REST in the Enterprise | Exposing Consumer-Based Applications |
| Serendipitous Reuse |
Podcast #3: Domain Specific Languages (Part 2 of 2)
This is the second and final part of our podcast on Domain Specific Languages. ThoughtWorks' chief scientist, Martin Fowler; chief technology officer, Dr. Rebecca Parsons; 'Meme Wrangler', Neal Ford; and software developer, Jay Fields participate as panelists in this podcast. They discuss just what DSLs are, how to build them effectively, when to use a DSL, and what pitfalls to avoid, as well as some real-world examples of DSL best practices.
Podcast outline:
| Introduction | Rules Engine or DSL? |
| DSL Examples | Refactoring DSLs |
| Testing DSLs | Writing DSLs |
Podcast #2: Keeping Grey Code Fit
Facilitated by Michael Klynstra the ThoughtWorks panel includes Pramod Sadalage, Marjorie Pries, Jeff Norris, and Andy Slocum. They discuss the management of technology, people, processes and tools on longer and more mature applications. Specific topics such as refactoring, knowledge management, innovation, staffing, production support and others are covered.
Podcast outline:
| Introduction | Evaluating Next-Generation Tools Mid-Project |
| The Panel | Harvesting Innovations |
| The Panelists' Current Project | Refactoring on Mature Projects |
| What Defines a Long-Term Project? | Production Support |
| Development Considerations | Managing a Large Database |
| Staffing Considerations | Lean and Agile Practices on the Mature Project |
| Ramping-Up Team Members | Final Words: What to Consider Before You Begin |
Podcast #1: Domain Specific Languages - Part 1 of 2
ThoughtWorks' chief scientist, Martin Fowler; chief technology officer, Dr. Rebecca Parsons; 'Meme Wrangler' Neal Ford; and software developer, Jay Fields; all participate in the first podcast on domain-specific languages (DSLs). DSLs have been the topic of much conversation and excitement in the software development community, and the panel discusses just what DSLs are, how to build them effectively, when to use a DSL, and what pitfalls to avoid, as well as some real-world examples of DSL best practices.
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