Software Defined Talk

Bureaucracy: Still Unsolved This week, we discuss Claude Code's momentum, Cursor's identity crisis, and the SDLC's uncertain future. Plus, Coté finally explains how Markdown is destroying the economy.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss Claude Code's momentum, Cursor's identity crisis, and the SDLC's uncertain future. Plus, Coté finally explains how Markdown is destroying the economy.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/562

Two Guys and Their Tokens This week, we discuss AI-assisted COBOL migrations, the OpenClaw Foundation, and AI killing Office. Plus, is TSA PreCheck Touchless the peak of airport efficiency?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss AI-assisted COBOL migrations, the OpenClaw Foundation, and AI killing Office. Plus, is TSA PreCheck Touchless the peak of airport efficiency?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/561

You Can Feel It Coming This week, we discuss personal AI hype cycles, bottoms-up adoption, and "The Modern Stack" simplifying cloud. Plus, thoughts on new cars and the dogs that ride in them.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss personal AI hype cycles, bottoms-up adoption, and "The Modern Stack" simplifying cloud. Plus, thoughts on new cars and the dogs that ride in them.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/560

A series of OODA loops This week, we discuss the future of SaaS, OpenAI vs. Anthropic strategies, and cloud capex. Plus, when will you let an AI book your flights?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss the future of SaaS, OpenAI vs. Anthropic strategies, and cloud capex. Plus, when will you let an AI book your flights?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/559

The Economics of Software Developers

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to answer the question: If you were asked to build a framework for valuing software development from scratch today, where would you even start?

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Tara Raj on Amazon Nova Act Brandon interviews Tara Raj, Senior Engineering Manager at the Amazon AGI Lab. They dive into her journey into the world of AGI, how Nova Act is streamlining complex workflows, and the steps to deploying your very own Normcore Agent. Plus, Tara finally settles the heated debate: Flat vs. Curved monitors.

@brandonwhichard.com interviews Tara Raj, Senior Manager at the Amazon AGI Lab. They discuss her journey into AGI, how Nova Act automates common workflows, and how to deploy a Normcore Agent. Plus, Tara settles the debate between Flat vs. Curved Monitors.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/558

Moltbot Maximists This week, we discuss Moltbot (née Clawdbot) taking over, Apple’s new AirTags, and finding Enterprise AI ROI. Plus, the tragic demise of the TV dinner.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss Moltbot (née Clawdbot) taking over, Apple’s new AirTags, and finding Enterprise AI ROI. Plus, the tragic demise of the TV dinner.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/557

This Conversation is Hardened This week, we discuss the end of Cloud 1.0, AI agents fixing old apps, and Chainguard vs. Docker images. Plus, the mystery of Dutch broth is finally solved.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss the end of Cloud 1.0, AI agents fixing old apps, and Chainguard vs. Docker images. Plus, the mystery of Dutch broth is finally solved.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/556

After the Dream This week, we discuss Gemini powering Siri, AWS’s biggest competitor, and AWS strategy choices. Plus, when should your next meeting actually start?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss Gemini powering Siri, AWS’s biggest competitor, and AWS strategy choices. Plus, when should your next meeting actually start?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/555

The Alpha and The Omega This week, we discuss AI’s impact on Stack Overflow, Docker’s Hardened Images, and Nvidia buying Groq. Plus, thoughts on playing your own game and having fun.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io discuss AI’s impact on Stack Overflow, Docker’s Hardened Images, and Nvidia buying Groq. Plus, thoughts on playing your own game and having fun.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/554

AI & Cloud Trends for December 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins Aaron Delp and @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from December 2025. Check out the full breakdown of the month's biggest trends!

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2026/01/ai-cloud-trends-for-december-2025.html

2025 Year in Review This week, we review our 2025 predictions, discuss the big stories, and speculate on 2026. Plus, Coté dives deep into the EU broth market.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev review our 2025 predictions, discuss the big stories, and speculate on 2026. Plus, Coté dives deep into the EU broth market.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/553

Tech Strategy: Past, Present, Future This week, Brian Gracely joins to dissect strategic choices made by Broadcom, Docker, Netflix and Intel. Plus: The AI Bifurcation—are models commodities or product pillars?

This week, @bgracely.bsky.social joins @brandonwhichard.com to dissect strategic choices made by Broadcom, Docker, Netflix and Intel. Plus: The AI Bifurcation—are models commodities or product pillars?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/552

An Australian Documentary This week, we discuss Oracle’s AI vibes, Chainguard’s EmeritOSS, and GitHub’s pricing U-turn. Plus, a robust robot vacuum debate.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Oracle’s AI vibes, Chainguard’s EmeritOSS, and GitHub’s pricing U-turn. Plus, a robust robot vacuum debate.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/551

Typeface Philosophy This week, we discuss how Netflix is disrupting media, IBM’s Confluent acquisition, and Anthropic buying Bun. Plus, an important discussion on fonts and typography.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss how Netflix is disrupting media, IBM’s Confluent acquisition, and Anthropic buying Bun. Plus, an important discussion on fonts and typography.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/550

The Fermi Paradox of Agentic Development This week, we discuss AWS re:Invent announcements, Agentic Development, and OpenAI's Code Red. Plus, a Digital ID field test and more on silverware sorting.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss AWS re:Invent announcements, Agentic Development, and OpenAI's Code Red. Plus, a Digital ID field test and more on silverware sorting.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/549

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from November 2025.

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/12/ai-cloud-trends-for-november-2025.html

Household CMDB This week, we discuss the Cloudflare outage, their current business strategy, and paying OSS maintainers. Plus, thoughts on loading the dishwasher and managing your home.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss the Cloudflare outage, their current business strategy, and paying OSS maintainers. Plus, thoughts on loading the dishwasher and managing your home.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/548

Whitney goes to KubeCon This week, Whitney Lee joins us to discuss KubeCon news, Coding Assistants, and conference tips. Plus, vegan food and note-taking recommendations.

This week, @wiggitywhitney.bsky.social joins @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io to discuss KubeCon news, Coding Assistants, and conference tips. Plus, vegan food and note-taking recommendations.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/547

The cURLing Test This week, we discuss Facebook scams, engineering management trends, and the past and present of curl. Plus, when’s the right time to put up the Christmas tree?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss Facebook scams, engineering management trends, and the past and present of curl. Plus, when’s the right time to put up the Christmas tree?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/546

No one cares about Chickens This week, we discuss cloud earnings, Siri teaming up with Gemini, and AI bottlenecks. Plus, is cloning your dog weird?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss cloud earnings, Siri teaming up with Gemini, and AI bottlenecks. Plus, is cloning your dog weird?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/545

AI & Cloud Trends for October 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to break down the top stories in Cloud and AI from October 2025. Come for the news, stay for the college football analogies!

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/11/ai-cloud-trends-for-october-2025.html

The Enterprise Turing Test This week, we discuss Claude’s new Excel skills, whether AI is augmenting or automating humans, and the latest developer surveys. Plus, AI making the command line cool again!

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss Claude’s new Excel skills, whether AI is augmenting or automating humans, and the latest developer surveys. Plus, AI making the command line cool again!

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/544

Arts and Crafts This week, we discuss OpenAI’s new browser, AI trying to build spreadsheets, and when to use Claude skills. Plus, Coté explores the art of the perfect staycation.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss OpenAI’s new browser, AI trying to build spreadsheets, and when to use Claude skills. Plus, Coté explores the art of the perfect staycation.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/543

Yuriy Shyyan on owning your own Cloud. Matt Ray talks to Yuriy Shyyan, the Director of Cloud Systems Architecture for OpenMetal. They discuss the cost of running your enterprise in the public cloud, high school hacking, building a business...

@mattray.dev talks with Yuriy Shyyan, Director of Cloud Systems Architecture at OpenMetal, about public cloud costs, high school hacking, building on OpenStack, and why cloud credits are like timeshare offers.

www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/542

Why not do everything This week, we discuss Apps in ChatGPT, OpenAI’s Agent SDK and Codex. Plus, Matt has a possum problem down under.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Apps in ChatGPT, OpenAI’s Agent SDK and Codex. Plus, Matt has a possum problem down under.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/541

How to build a factory This week, we dig into the latest DORA report and OpenAI’s big product updates. Plus, some hot takes on airline status and the Eurostar.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io dig into the latest DORA report and OpenAI’s big product updates. Plus, some hot takes on airline status and the Eurostar.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/540

AI & Cloud Trends for September 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to break down the biggest Cloud and AI stories from September. Give it a listen!

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/10/ai-cloud-trends-for-september-2025.html

The Final Demand This week, we cover Oracle’s OpenAI deal, the RubyGems drama, and Atlassian buying DX. Plus, does anyone still use widgets?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev cover Oracle’s OpenAI deal, the RubyGems drama, and Atlassian buying DX. Plus, does anyone still use widgets?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/539

Michael Irwin on Docker, Developers, and AI Brandon interviews Michael Irwin, Principal Engineer at Docker. They cover Docker’s evolution, why hardened images matter, and how AI fits in. Plus, Michael shares stories from teaching computer science.

@brandonwhichard.com interviews Michael Irwin, Principal Engineer at Docker. They cover Docker’s evolution, why hardened images matter, and how AI fits in. Plus, Michael shares stories from teaching computer science.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/538