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Coding Over Cocktails has now concluded.
Originally produced under our former name, Toro Cloud, the podcast was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and featured  conversations with some of the world's leading IT experts.

While we are no longer releasing new episodes, the full archive remains available to explore.

Defining technical debt with George Fairbanks

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In this episode, "Just Enough Software Architecture" author and Google Software Engineer George Fairbanks educates us on technical debt and how it's a natural part of the software development process. He also gives practical advice on dealing with technical debt and the philosophies that have changed along with the evolution of software architecture.

Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity with Laurie Williams

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How safe are your security mechanisms for a potential cyberattack? In this episode we talk to Laurie Williams, Distinguished University Professor from North Carolina State University about cybersecurity, taking a proactive stance on it, and how organisations can get started on building more secure software products.

Practical Process Automation with Bernd Ruecker

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Author of Practical Process Automation, Bernd Ruecker, talks about the relationship of automation and workflow engines, how we can implement process automation effectively and the relevance of isolation and boundaries in automation. He also gives his thoughts on robotic process automation and explains why he considers it a "short-term painkiller" for organisations.

97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know with Kevlin Henney

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Joining us in this episode is Kevlin Henney, the author of 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know, where he shares an overview of this collection of thoughts and pieces from different experts and champions in Java programming. He also sets the record straight on why programming languages, including Java, will never die.

Changing your approach to testing with Alan Richardson

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In this episode of Cocktails, "The Evil Tester" Alan Richardson discusses how we can change our approach towards testing, as well as the important qualities that a good tester should have. He also talks about Agile Testing in relation to development, as well as various models on testing that we're seeing today.

Getting to know our digital identities with Kaliya Young

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"Identity Woman" expert Kaliya Young joins us on this episode and discusses the value of a self-sovereign identity on the internet and how it works. She also talks about identity management and why advocating for our digital selves is important.

How to get your microservices up-and-running with Ronnie Mitra

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Publicis Sapient Director of Technology and microservices expert Ronnie Mitra joins us in this episode to give some practical advise on how to get your microservice architecture up-and-running.

Making the world become more programmable with Bill Doerrfeld

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Nordic APIs' editor-in-chief Bill Doerrfeld joins us for a round and talks about how they help businesses make smart tech decisions by keeping an eye on emerging technologies and processes within the API space.

Defining Digital Transformation in 2021 with Isaac Sacolick

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CIO and digital transformation thought leader Isaac Sacolick joins us in this episode and educates on what makes for a successful digital transformation - from adopting new technologies and the right business models, to addressing necessary changes needed in the organization.

Edge Computing in Plain English with Lori MacVittie

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Where exactly is the edge of the internet? Principal Technical Evangelist of F5 Lori MacVittie answers and discusses the principles of edge computing, its drivers for adoption, and how it works in real-world applications.