The MonkCast

In this RedMonk Conversation, Rachel Stephens sits down with Zach Lloyd, CEO of Warp, to unpack how the terminal has evolved from an overlooked productivity bottleneck into the center of the agentic development workflow. Zach traces Warp’s journey from reimagining the terminal for broader developer accessibility to redefining it as an “agentic development environment” (ADE), designed around prompting, reviewing, and collaborating with AI agents rather than hand-editing code. The conversation explores why the terminal is uniquely positioned in the software stack, how Warp blends elements of terminals and IDEs without being either, and what this shift means for collaboration, context management and automation. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/12/16/zach-lloyd/

In this RedMonk Conversation, James Governor interviews Jamie Dobson, Co-Founder of Container Solutions, about his book Visionaries, Rebels and Machines, which traces the evolution of computing technology from 1799 through Edison's workshops, Bell Labs, Xerox PARC, to the modern cloud, creating what he describes as a "relay race of stories" that has not been comprehensively told. The discussion underscores the critical role of leadership in shaping technology's impact on society. James and Jamie ultimately call for ensuring that technological progress translates into broader societal benefits rather than repeating the mistakes of previous industrial revolutions.Show Notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/12/09/jamie-dobson/

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's Stephen O'Grady chats with Ali Spittel, head of DevRel at AWS, about the importance of developer experience, how the role of developers is evolving, and the new challenges tand opportunities devs face in the AI era. They explore how AWS is focusing on meeting developers' needs, the significance of events, and the balance between developer and buyer perspectives. Ali shares insights on the future of development, emphasizing the need for AWS to listen to developers and adapt to their changing requirements. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon. Show Notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/aws-developer-experience-state-of-the-nation-with-ali-spittel/

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's Kate Holterhoff speaks with Jessie VanderVeen, Global Head of Product Marketing, Agentic AI, Developer Experience and Ali Maaz, Head of WW GTM, Agentic AI and Developer Experience about how AWS is approaching the crowded agentic IDE market. They discuss the importance of customer obsession, AWS's unique launch strategy for their agentic IDE Kiro, and the lessons learned from integrating AI into developer workflows. Their conversation touches on the balance between speed and reliability in AI development, the evolving definition of developers, and the future of developer workflows with AI, emphasizing the need for authenticity in marketing AI tools to developers. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/inside-awss-agentic-ai-marketing-strategy-with-ali-maaz-jessie-vanderveen/

In this New Builders conversation, Al Harris, Principal Engineer at AWS, discusses the development of a natural language system aimed at helping developers translate specifications into code and vice versa, particularly as it relates to AWS's agentic IDE, Kiro. The conversation explores the significance of this translation process, the challenges faced in natural language processing, and the potential future of software development with AI integration. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/al-harris-on-kiro-and-spec-driven-development/

In this New Builders conversation, RedMonk's James Governor speaks with Deepak Singh, VP of Agents and Experience at AWS, about the evolution of developer tools, particularly in the context of generative AI and the introduction of Kiro. They discuss the journey of AWS in the container space, the importance of developer experience, and how AI is reshaping the way developers work. Deepak shares insights into the challenges of governance and collaboration in AI development, emphasizing the need for tools that facilitate teamwork and innovation. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/from-containers-to-kiro-ai-and-dx-at-aws-with-deepak-singh/

In this RedMonk conversation, Alex Russell, Partner Product Architect at Microsoft, discusses the state of mobile development, focusing on JavaScript performance, the state of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and the impact of major players like Apple (iOS) and Google (Android). They explore the importance of management in addressing web performance issues, the role of web standards in shaping the future, and the implications of AI on web development. Alex emphasizes the need for restraint in JavaScript usage and the importance of creating user-friendly web experiences, particularly on mobile devices. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/11/24/alex-russell/

Java turned 30 this year, and we're celebrating. In this RedMonk conversation, Sharat Chander, Senior Director of Java Product Management & Developer Engagement at Oracle, stopped by to discuss this milestone with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the history of this language, how perceptions of Java within the tech industry continue to evolve, and the importance of community, consistency, and authenticity for ensuring that Java thrives for the next 30 years. This RedMonk video is sponsored by Oracle. Show Notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/11/20/rmc-java-30-sharat-chander/

James Governor sits down with Anush Elangovan, VP of AI at AMD, to dig into the fast-evolving world of local LLMs, edge hardware, and the future of AI-powered developer experience. They cover: Why local LLMs are exploding in adoption -Privacy, data sovereignty, and on-device intelligence Running 120B-parameter models on AMD Strix Halo laptops The software stack Anush uses: ROCm, Llama.cpp, Ollama, ComfyUI, PyTorch & more How AMD is approaching AI-driven developer tools, coding agents, and predictive ops The role of custom silicon, inference-optimized chips, and next-gen laptops What ROCm actually is (and why developers should care) If you're curious about the future of on-device AI, developer workflows, or AMD's AI strategy, this is a must-watch. This podcast was sponsored by AMD.

In this RedMonk conversation, David Mytton, CEO of Arcjet, chats security and developer experience with James Governor. They discuss the importance of integrating security as a feature in developer workflows, the challenges developers face with traditional security tools, and the need for innovation in this space. David shares insights on how Arcjet aims to make security seamless and developer-friendly, akin to other modern development tools. The discussion also touches on the startup journey of Arcjet, its funding, and the evolving landscape of developer tools. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by Arcjet. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/11/18/rmc-david-mytton/

In this RedMonk conversation, Jack Bridger, host of Scaling Devtools and Developer Experience at Layercode, chats with Kate Holterhoff about founders. Jack shares insights from his interviews with founders on the importance of understanding users, overcoming fear in business, and challenges faced in the startup ecosystem. They also discuss marketing strategies around the role of differentiation, and the debate between bootstrapping and seeking venture capital, and the necessity of sales teams in DevTools. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/11/13/rmc-jack-bridger/

In this RedMonk conversation, Deb Nicholson, Executive Director of the Python Software Foundation, discusses the PSF's responsibilities, recent challenges with a government grant proposal, and the community's strong support with Kate Holterhoff. The conversation highlights the importance of cybersecurity in open source, the role of PyPI, and the evolving landscape of programming languages. Deb emphasizes the PSF's mission to support the global Python community and the significance of educational initiatives in teaching Python effectively. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/rem-deb-nicholson-psf

In this RedMonk Conversation from IBM's TechXchange conference, Matt Rodkey speaks about and demos Bob, IBM's newly announced agentic IDE, with RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff. Currently in private preview, Bob is designed to help enterprise developers navigate complex codebases and modernization challenges. Rodkey emphasizes that Bob's differentiation lies in addressing enterprise deployment needs—security compliance, regulatory requirements like HIPAA and FedRAMP, and production readiness—rather than just code generation. This RedMonk video is sponsored by IBM. Show Notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/rmc-bob-matt-rodkey-ibm-techxchange/

What happens when you build an ultra low-latency compute platform and then realize the round trips are going to kill you? Absent changing physics or your cap table: you partner! This RedMonk Conversation explores how Fermyon - a platform that compiles serverless compute into Wasm - partnered with Akamai - a company that started out as a CDN and has evolved into a full-fledged alternative cloud - to build a better together story. Join RedMonk's Research Director Rachel Stephens, Fermyon CEO Matt Butcher, and Akamai's Director of Product Management Allen Duet to discuss the future of serverless computing at the edge. This RedMonk video is sponsored by Akamai. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/akamai-fermyon/

In this RedMonk conversation, Austin Parker, Director of Open Source at Honeycomb and a maintainer of the OpenTelemetry project, chats AI, Olly, and OTel with Kate Holterhoff. They explore the implications of AI on SREs and observability practitioners, the development of honeycomb's MCP server, and the challenges vendors face in adapting to changes in the observability space. The discussion also touches on the balance between speed and quality in feedback, the complexities introduced by software abstractions, and the future role of OpenTelemetry in the AI-driven observability space. Honeycomb is a RedMonk client, but this content is unsponsored. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/10/23/rmc-austin-parker/

In this RedMonk Conversation on the Road at IBM TechXchange 2025, RedMonk's Stephen O'Grady chats with Kate Soule, IBM's Director of Technical Product Management for Granite about the newly announced Granite 4.0 family of large language models. Soule explains IBM's strategic focus on small, efficient models that are open sourced under Apache 2, highlighting how these models achieve better performance than previous generations while reducing costs and improving latency through new architecture and training approaches. This RedMonk video is sponsored by IBM. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/rmc-ibm-techxchange-granite-kate-soule/

In this RedMonk conversation, Pascal Martin, principal software engineer at Bedrock Streaming, and Valentin Clavreul, principal backend engineer at Bedrock Streaming, discuss the evolution of streaming architectures and their partnership with Fastly as a crucial element in optimizing performance with RedMonk's James Governor. They explore the challenges of scaling streaming services, the transition from PHP to Go for backend development, and the importance of interoperability with AWS and edge compute. The discussion also highlights the significance of observability in ensuring reliable architectures and the preparations needed for major sporting events like the Euros. This RedMonk Conversation is sponsored by Fastly. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/bedrock-streaming-from-cdn-to-compute-for-50m-people-watching-the-euros/

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens (Research Director at RedMonk) and Mike Milinkovich (Executive Director, Eclipse Foundation) discuss the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Mike explains the law, its implications for the software industry – particularly open source software – and the responsibilities it places on manufacturers. This episode covers: the evolution of the CRA from a “near-death experience for open source” in its initial drafts to a “workable piece of legislation” understanding the responsibilities the legislation places upon different industry roles exploring the CRA's potential impacts on open source communities discussing how to get prepared This discussion is emphatically important if you sell software into a European market. Come listen to Mike to help understand the new legal obligations that come with the CRA. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/10/8/rmc-cra-ecplisefoundation

In this RedMonk conversation, Taylor Barnett-Torabi , Staff Product Manager at Netlify, and Lyle Schemmerling, Senior Software Engineer at FusionAuth, discuss the impact of large language models (LLMs) on developer experience with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the evolution of agent experience (AX), the integration of LLMs into documentation, and the challenges of ensuring that documentation remains relevant and secure in a rapidly changing landscape. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/09/30/rmc-taylor-barnett-torabi-lyle-schemmerling/

In this MonkCast with the Monks episode, RedMonk analysts Rachel Stephens, Kate Holterhoff, and James Governor discuss the current 'grumpy era' of AI, where developers are questioning the ROI of AI tools and their effectiveness. They check in on AI code assistants, vibe coding, agentic IDEs, AI spec-driven development, and the AI Engineer. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/09/11/ais-grumpy-fun-era/

In this RedMonk conversation, Emily Winck, Staff Engineer at CallRail, and Jess Burns, Engineering Manager at 1Password, join Kate Holterhoff to reflect on their shared experiences working on the engineering team at a digital marketing agency. In addition to trading war stories, they discuss the gender balance in engineering teams, how agency life compares to SaaS companies, the Covid19 pandemic, challenges of remote work, bootcamps, hiring, and the impact of AI on software development. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/09/04/emily-winck-jess-burns/

In this New Builders conversation, Kate Holterhoff speaks with Clare Liguori, Senior Principal Software Engineer at AWS, about Kiro. They discuss Kiro's Vibe and Spec modes, and how these both factor into better coding practices and outcomes for developers. Clare explains the importance of requirements in software development, the collaborative nature of spec-driven development, as well as Kiro's roadmap. This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/tnb-clare-liguori-kiro-ai-spec-driven-software-development/

In this RedMonk Conversation, James Governor talks with Prashanth Shenoy, VP of Marketing for Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). They discuss the impact of VMware's integration into Broadcom, including the shift from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, portfolio and ecosystem simplification, and the evolving role of cloud admins, platform engineers, and developers. Shenoy outlines how VCF supports both VM and containerized workloads, integrates Kubernetes services, and enables flexible developer experiences. The conversation also explores VMware's Private AI strategy with NVIDIA, addressing digital sovereignty, GPU virtualization, and performance benchmarks for AI workloads.

In this MonkCast episode, Martin Rojas, UI Architect at PlayOn Sports and ReactATL Organizer, joins Kate Holterhoff to chat about the tech meetup scene, leveraging AI to enhance sports broadcasting, AI Guilds (not Dungeons & Dragons!), Micro frontends, React, and More!Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/08/19/martin-rojas/

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens is joined by Bowen Wang, Principal Product Marketing Manager at AWS. They discuss the newly enhanced AWS Free Tier program, which provides new customers with a zero-cost environment to experiment and learn about AWS services. That's right: no surprise billing! Come learn about how new customers can sign up for a zero-cost environment for up to six months and can receive up to $200 in credits upon sign up. For more information visit https://aws.amazon.com/free/ Here's the Corey Quinn post referenced by Bowen: https://www.duckbillgroup.com/blog/aws-finally-fixes-its-free-tier-problem/

In this RedMonk conversation, Jason Torres, Community Evangelist at Torc, chats developer communities with Kate Holterhoff. They discuss the dynamics of attending tech conferences, the role of Torc in the tech community, the current hiring landscape for developers, the globalization of tech hiring, the impact of social media on career growth, and the significance of authenticity in online presence. The discussion also touches on the future of developer advocacy and the challenges faced in the tech industry today. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/08/05/jason-torres/

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens interviews Kat Cosgrove – a prominent figure in the Kubernetes community – to discuss her journey into Kubernetes, the structure of the release team, and the role of corporate contributions in governing the project. They explore the expectations surrounding open source projects, the importance of sustainability, and the challenges faced by maintainers in the ecosystem. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/kat-cosgrove-shipping-kubernetes/

In this RedMonk conversation, Shawn (swyx) Wang discusses the evolving role of the AI Engineer with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the definition of an AI Engineer, the differences between AI Engineers and traditional software developers, vibe coding, frontend observability, and the AI Engineer World's Fair. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/07/23/shawn-swyx-wang-ai-engineer/

In this RedMonk Conversation, Jeremy Meiss, Director of Developer Relations at OneStream, discusses the current state of DevRel with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the importance of engaging front-end developers, the role of content and community, and the nuances of influencer marketing. Jeremy shares insights on how to effectively reach and engage developers, the significance of quantifying DevRel efforts, and the evolving landscape of developer engagement in the tech industry. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/07/17/jeremy-meiss/

At IBM Think 2025, RedMonk's Steve O'Grady sits down with HashiCorp CTO Armon Dadgar and IBM's Tarun Chopra to talk about what the IBM + HashiCorp deal means for devs. They dig into how HashiCorp tools like Terraform, Vault, and Nomad will stay core to the workflow, how IBM plans to invest across the full stack, and how everything will integrate with Red Hat and OpenShift. If you use HashiCorp in your day-to-day or care about hybrid cloud, automation, and scaling infrastructure as code, this one is for you. This conversation was originally published in video format on July 15, 2025.

In this RedMonk conversation, Daniel Roe, Nuxt Project Lead at Vercel, discusses the recent acquisition of NuxtLabs by Vercel and its implications for the Nuxt framework, UnJS, and Nitro. They chat about the importance of maintaining Nuxt's independence, the strategic vision behind Vercel's investment, and the role of community governance in open source projects. Daniel shares his personal journey in open source and emphasizes the need for sustainability and a positive approach to funding in the open source ecosystem. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/07/10/rmc-daniel-roe-vercels-nuxtlabs-acquisition/

In this RedMonk Conversation, Bob Quillin, CEO and co-founder of ControlTheory, chats with Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk. They discuss ControlTheory's launch and the observability landscape including the importance of feedback loops, and how ControlTheory aims to democratize instrumentation through OpenTelemetry. Bob shares insights on integrating with existing observability tools and the target audience for their solutions, emphasizing the need for more intelligent data management in the cloud era. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/06/30/a-redmonk-conversation-bob-quillin-talks-observability-opentelemetry-controltheory/

In this RedMonk conversation, Jacob Leverich, Co-Founder at Observe, Inc., discusses the evolution of the observability market, focusing on the founding of Observe, and the architectural decisions that shaped its development, with RedMonk's James Governor. They explore the transition from on-premises to cloud-based solutions, the challenges of data collection and interpretation, and the importance of user context in troubleshooting. The discussion also covers the impact of OpenTelemetry on the industry and the ongoing challenges of cost management in observability solutions. They explore emerging trends in data management, including the commoditization of data storage and the impact of AI on observability practices. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by Observe.

In this conversation, Rachel Stephens is joined by Srini Iragavarapu, Director of Software Development for Amazon Q Developer, to discuss the evolution of AI agents in software development. Srini explains how Amazon Q Developer leverages generative AI and large language models to assist developers across the entire software lifecycle — from code generation to testing, documentation, and even large-scale code transformations — while keeping developers in full control. They also explore how these tools are transforming developer productivity, onboarding, and problem-solving. This is a RedMonk conversation, sponsored by Amazon. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/the-new-builders-the-evolution-of-ai-agents/

Recorded live at Microsoft Build 2025, this RedMonk Conversation features James Governor speaking with Dr. Nicole Forsgren and Gene Kim about the future of DevOps in the era of AI agents and vibe coding. They explore how generative AI is transforming software development, the evolving role of developers, and the importance of maintaining strong processes, culture, and developer experience as code creation accelerates. The conversation also previews their upcoming books on vibe coding and developer experience.

In this RedMonk conversation, Matt Klein, Co-founder and CTO of bitdrift, chats with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about mobile observability's challenges. They discuss how hard mobile observability is compared to server-side observability, the impact of privacy controls on data collection, and the cultural divide within organizations between mobile and backend engineers. Matt shares his perspective on OpenTelemetry, emphasizing that while it helps establish a baseline for telemetry, it's "not going to solve your observability woes," particularly as they relate to broader issues of data overload and vendor lock-in. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/06/09/rmc-matt-klein-mobile-observability/

In this RedMonk conversation, Ori Saporta, VP of Engineering & Co-Founder of vFunction, speaks with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk, about the evolving role of software architects in modern development practices. They discuss Ori's experiences at BlackBerry, the importance of architectural observability, and the disconnect between architectural intent and implementation. Ori emphasizes the need for architects to reclaim their role in ensuring scalable and resilient systems, especially in the face of increasing complexity and the influence of AI in software development. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by vFunction. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/06/05/rmc-ori-saporta-architect-role-in-crisis/

In this conversation, Justin Reock, Deputy CTO at DX, chats with RedMonk's Kate Holterhoff about Java development and message oriented middleware, focusing on Apache ActiveMQ. They discuss the importance of messaging in distributed systems, Justin's experience writing middleware at EarthLink and OpenLogic, and ActiveMQ's advantages for enterprise. The conversation also highlights the history of several additional Apache projects including Geronimo, HornetQ, ServiceMix, Camel, CXF, and Karaf. The discussion highlights the ongoing need for reliable messaging solutions, especially in the face of emerging technologies like AI. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/28/rmc-justin-reock-on-apache-activemq/

In this MonkCast on the Road, Mario Rodriguez, CPO of GitHub, discusses the latest innovations and announcements at Microsoft Build 2025 with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. They chat about GitHub's MCP server, GitHub SWE agents, open sourcing VS Code and WSL, and the future of intelligent applications. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by GitHub. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/21/monkcast-on-the-road-microsoft-build-2025-announcements-with-githubs-mario-rodriguez/

In this MonkCast with the Monks, we have mustered the analysts and run amok to discuss recent developments in the open source landscape, focusing on the NATS controversy with the CNCF, the Redis relicense, and the rise of the AGPL. They chat about the implications of licensing changes, the dynamics of community involvement, the sustainability of open source business models, and the contrasting situations of different projects like Linkerd and NATS. The discussion emphasizes the need for nuanced conversations around the value of foundations like the CNCF and challenges faced by smaller open source projects. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/19/mwm-amok-state-of-oss/

RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff took the MonkCast on the road to devopsdays Atlanta 2025. In episode 2 of this 2-part series, Kate interviews Rachel-Lee Nabors, Nathen Harvey, Pratik Parikh & Kimasia Ayers about their devopsdays talks and the roast of John Willis. Other subjects covered include how AI is changing the way developers build; the impact of generative AI on the software development lifecycle, including some of the latest research from DORA; IDPs, DevOps, and Kubernetes; and what's often missing when we talk about “user-centered design” in tech. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/12/monkcast-on-the-road-devopsdays-atlanta-2025-e2/

RedMonk co-founder James Governor speaks with Mike Long, CEO of Kosli, about the challenges and evolving practices of software governance and compliance in regulated industries. They explore how sectors like finance, automotive, and healthcare face similar software risks despite differing regulatory language, and discuss efforts to create shared terminology and control patterns. The conversation also covers how modern platforms, including Kosli, help organizations automate compliance, improve delivery metrics, and streamline audits by maintaining detailed, real-time records of software changes. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/a-redmonk-conversation-automated-governance-and-compliance-in-software-delivery-what-to-even-call-this/

RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff took the MonkCast on the road to devopsdays Atlanta 2025. In episode 1 of this 2-part series, Kate interviews Andrew Clay Shafer, John Willis, and Katie Anderson about their devopsdays talks, their interest in W. Edwards Deming, and the roast of John Willis. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/05/monkcast-on-the-road-devopsdays-atlanta-2025-e1/

Todd Gardner, CEO of Request Metrics and TrackJS, discusses "Frontend Observability" with RedMonk senior analyst Kate Holterhoff. In an attempt to answer the question "Is Frontend Observability Hipster RUM?," Kate and Todd delve into the concept of frontend observability by exploring its definition, historical context, and the uphill marketing hurdles involved in educating web developers about observability tools. Their conversation highlights the disconnect between observability terminology and the practical needs of developers (from SREs to frontend engineers), emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach to positioning these products for the market. Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/04/22/rmc-frontend-observability-todd-gardner/

In this RedMonk conversation, Coraline Ada Ehmke discusses her new book, We Just Build Hammers: Stories from the Past, Present, and Future of Responsible Tech, with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. In addition to outlining the book's argument and major themes, Kate and Coraline also chat about extensible lessons from science fiction including what is means to be a hacker and how the history of science connects to contemporary tech justice movements.

In this conversation, John O'Hara, inventor of the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), discusses this standard's history and development with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. O'Hara shares insights about the complexities of middleware, the importance of standards, and the evolution of AMQP 0-9-1 and 1-0. He reflects on the AMQP working group, the role of hyperscalers in shaping standards, the limitations of HTTP, and the importance of standards bodies like ISO, OASIS, and IEC. O'Hara emphasizes the need for middleware to become as ubiquitous as the web and shares insights on the future of AMQP and the standards process.

In this RedMonk conversation, Alexis Richardson, Founder and CEO of ConfigHub, discusses the evolution and significance of messaging in distributed systems, and particularly RabbitMQ, with Kate Holterhoff, Senior Analyst at RedMonk. Alexis shares insights from his experience in the tech industry, including the development of messaging protocol AMQP, the founding of Rabbit Technologies and its acquisition by VMware, and his role in founding the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The discussion highlights the importance of messaging for asynchronous communication, scalability, and integration in modern technology, particularly in financial services and cloud computing.

In this RedMonk conversation, Andrew Hutchings (aka LinuxJedi), a software engineer at wolfSSL, discusses what he terms "a war going on within the WordPress community" with Kate Holterhoff, senior analyst at RedMonk. Andrew shares his journey into open source, his experiences at MariaDB, and his involvement in the WordPress.org open source community. The discussion delves into the current litigation and his WordPress Slack ban, including this so-called war's broader implications for open source projects.

In this RedMonk conversation, Ram Iyengar, Chief Evangelist at the Cloud Foundry Foundation, chats with Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk. Their wide-ranging conversation centers on developer experience from cf push and the promise of PaaS, to Korifi, a developer platform built by the Cloud Foundry community for deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by the Cloud Foundry Foundation.

In this conversation, Ram Iyengar, Chief Evangelist at the Cloud Foundry Foundation, discusses Paketo Buildpacks and their role in simplifying containerization in the cloud-native ecosystem, with Kelly Fitzpatrick, senior analyst at RedMonk. Ram explains the evolution of Buildpacks, their advantages over traditional Docker workflows, and their applications in various domains, including MLOps. The discussion also highlights the importance of security and compliance in software development, emphasizing how Buildpacks inherently support these aspects. Finally, Ram provides guidance on how to get started with Paketo Buildpacks and where to find more resources. This RedMonk conversation is sponsored by the Cloud Foundry Foundation.