Fork Around And Find Out

Mark Russinovich, CTO of Microsoft Azure and systems internals expert, discusses training the next generation of engineers and the risks of growing system complexity. He explores AI as an added abstraction, apprenticeship-style preceptorships, open source security pressures, and why human judgment and robust training remain essential in an AI-powered world.

Dr. Cat Hicks, psychological scientist and founder of Catharsis Consulting, studies developer experience, team psychology, and software metrics. She challenges simple productivity numbers and discusses why cycle time and velocity can mislead. Short takes cover code review bias, measuring psychological factors like belonging, and how to design better, evidence-based metrics for teams.

Cassidy Williams was too funny to be a developer so she was banished to the island of misfit devs called DevRel. Along the way she found a passion for memes and dreams and mechanical keyboards. No Oxford commas required. We start 2026 off strong with a few predictions, a medium amount of jokes, and a lot of AI.Subscribe to her hilarious newsletter at cassidoo.co

Thank you NoPorts for sponsoringhttps://fafo.fm/noportsIf the Internet is a big computer, Amazon s3 is the hard drive. So what happens when a single typo breaks the Internet's hard drive? On this episode of Fork Around and Find Out we review the s3 outage from 2017. It wasn't that long ago and yet it seems everyone has forgotten.Please leave a reviewApple PodcastsSpotifyPodcast addictPocketcastsAmazon MusicSend us an email to let us know what you thought of this episodeEmail your feedbackThe music was provided by Dave Eddy Sponsor FAFOFM at https://fafo.fm/sponsorIndividual donations are appreciated at https://ko-fi.com/fafofm

Sidero and Oxide Kubecon NA event registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oxidesidero-at-kubecon-north-america-2025-tickets-1538869282449Tim Banks will optimize your modem baud rate and kick your ass—respectfully. Then they'll teach you how to be a better person. Their career includes systems, sales, and many other facets of business, but who they are is not defined by what they do for money. Join us on this wonderful conversation about understanding who you are and bringing your whole self. Of course it wouldn't be Fork Around and Find Out without some hot takes on AI and the future of tech.LinksTim's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/elchefe.metim-banks.ghost.ioShip It! Episode https://changelog.com/shipit/116

Duffie Cooley, Field CTO at Isovalent and a veteran in the cloud-native space, shares invaluable insights on staying calm under pressure and the importance of people in tech. He reveals how his theater background shaped his leadership style and discusses his journey from support roles to network architecture. Duffie emphasizes lifelong learning, the value of community in tech, and how personal values guide career decisions. He reflects on significant moments in his career, including the evolution of Kubernetes and the impact of acquisitions on trust in the industry.

In this engaging discussion, David Aronchick, Founder and CEO of Expanso, shares his journey from developing Kubernetes at Google to tackling distributed data challenges. He highlights the importance of co-locating data with compute to address latency and regulatory issues. David also discusses the contrasts between open source and corporate environments, detailing Expanso's innovative solutions for handling unreliable networks. The conversation touches on future trends in AI, data processing, and how technology is evolving to meet emerging needs.

What is it like to ship software in big tech? Sean gives us his experience from multiple companies and what he’s learned. It's probably not what you think. It doesn't matter if you're vibe coding features or bash-ing devops, we all need to remember why we were hired.Links:https://www.seangoedecke.com/how-to-ship/

Ellie Ford, a Staff Software Engineer at DevZero with expertise in cloud tech and Kubernetes, shares her insights on the evolution of data centers and the significance of hardware in software development. She discusses innovative cooling solutions and the evolving landscape of server hardware, including the latest technologies like Bluefield two network cards. Ellie also emphasizes the need for diversity in tech, particularly in open-source communities, and offers a glimpse into the future of disaggregated hardware and dynamic resource management.

Ingy döt Net, the creator of YAML, dives deep into the evolution and impact of this beloved yet notorious language. He shares how YAML emerged to simplify XML and its ongoing journey within the open-source community. The conversation touches on its rivalry with JSON, the integration of YAML in DevOps practices, and the introduction of innovations like WISE. Ingy also reflects on technological shifts, the relevance of legacy code, and the excitement surrounding YAML in modern tools like Kubernetes. Tune in for insights that resonate with tech enthusiasts!