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Beat the Plan: Probabilistic Strategies for Successful Software Delivery at Scale

Large-scale software delivery demands managing complexity across teams and organizations. Similarly to betting strategies in Vegas, embracing probabilistic thinking helps tackle uncertainty, shifting from rigid plans to adaptive systems. By making informed bets and designing for change, leaders can control volatility, respond to evolving conditions, and drive success in dynamic environments.

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Architecture & Design

Software Architecture and the Art of Experimentation

Run experiments using a Minimum Viable Architecture approach to determine if your architecture decisions are on the right track. MVAs also test the viability of an MVP, allowing stakeholders to validate the business value.

AI, ML & Data Engineering

Denys Linkov on Micro Metrics for LLM System Evaluation

Live from the QCon San Francisco Conference, we are talking with Denys Linkov, Head of Machine Learning at Voiceflow. Linkov shares insights on using micro metrics to refine large language models (LLMs), highlighting the importance of granular evaluation, continuous iteration, and rigorous prompt engineering to create reliable and user-focused AI systems.

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Culture & Methods

Developing Regulated Software at the Speed of Innovation: Insights from Erez Kaminski

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Erez Kaminski about the challenges and importance of developing regulated software for safety-critical systems, emphasizing the need for validated DevOps and AI integration in industries like healthcare and automotive, while highlighting the balance between innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance.

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DevOps

From Anti-patterns to Best Practices: A Practical Guide to DevSecOps Automation and Security

Spyros Gasteratos discusses security patternsand provides alternatives to detrimental practices, along with a compilation of free and open-source tools endorsed by the community.