Prepare for an insightful discussion with Java Champions Erin Schnable, Emily Jiang, Mary Gygleski, and Holly Cummins at Devnexus 2023. They sit down with Sonatype’s Kadi Grigg and Theresa Mammarella for an unforgettable conversation about making an impact in the tech community. They cover topics like: Their unique journeys in tech Embracing the mindset of a lifelong learner The power of goal setting for personal growth  The essential qualities of a great leader Why conference talks, like this one, fuel their passion and drive Don’t miss this chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. 🔥

Ready to take a dive into the world of TestContainers? Join Kadi Grigg and Sonatype Developer Advocate Jamie Coleman as they sit down with the one and only Oleg Šelajev of AtomicJar, Inc., for an episode packed with insights and laughs.  Together, they'll delve into the world of Testcontainers and uncover the secrets behind these powerful tools that have revolutionized the testing landscape. From the origin of Testcontainers to the crucial importance of reliability in testing, they'll cover it all and so much more Check out the resources for this episode on the Sonatype Blog.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Steve Poole (Leader of London JUG | Director, Developer Relations, Sonatype), Frank Greco (Founder of NYJavaSIG | Director, Technology and Strategy, Crossroads Technologies), and Sharat Chander (Sr. Director, Java and Cloud Native Product Management and Developer Relations, Oracle). Java user groups (JUGs) have seen changes over the years due to the growing prominence of Java and a continuously maturing audience. We’ll be revisiting the late 90s/early 2000s when JUGs first started appearing. Listen in for answers to questions like: What was their purpose?  What are they now? Why are JUGs a valuable community resource? How has the pandemic changed them? Check out the resources for this episode on the blog.

On March 2, 2023 the Biden-Harris administration made a historic move with the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. This is the first time the US government has taken a stance on product liability with regard to software. In this episode, Jeff Wayman–Conduit of Goodness at Sonatype–takes the mic to speak with Sonatype’s Co-founder and CTO, Brian Fox. Listen in as they break down important details of this historic new strategy, its meaning, and how it impacts you and your organization. Check out the resources for this episode on the blog.

When you interview your dream guest, the conversation is wicked good. In this episode, Kadi and co-host Sal Kimmich sit down with Simon Brown–creator of the C4 Software Architecture Model–and Developer Advocate Dann Conn. Topics of conversation include the ins and outs of the C4 model, how having a detailed architecture diagram can make or break you, and more. Tune in as we discuss the intention behind the model, best practices, and how critical it is for technical and non-technical folks alike to understand. Today's episode resources can be found here.

Join Kadi and guest co-host Sola Otudeko for a chat with ABN AMRO’s Ingmar Vis. Listen in as they discuss: The value of breaking builds.Why automation is key for agile development.Lessons he’s learned throughout his open source journey.What pushed him to give back to open source. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here.

Today we are celebrating World Open Source Day: A day of celebration of the hard work and dedication done in the open source community and an opportunity to come together and share knowledge and experiences. At Wicked Good Development we thank open source maintainers and contributors for their endless pursuit of showcasing the power of open collaboration for the advancement of technology. In this episode, Kadi and guest co-host Theresa Mammarella invite open-source contributor, Tom Cools, to share his journey in the world of open source. Sit back and relax as we talk through why he got involved in the community, what his first project was, and best practices to make projects more accessible for new contributors. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here.

In this episode, Kadi and guest co-host, Dariush Griffin, sit down with Filipp Kofman (Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLC) and Adam Such (Solutions Architect, Sonatype) to discuss struggles with open source licensing. There’s not always a clear-cut answer on the best way to handle open source licensing, especially when it comes to managing your dependencies. Topics of discussion include ideas from legal and development perspectives, the struggles they face, and best practices for working together to reach mutually beneficial goals. Tune in for the full conversation and check out the resources from this episode here.

When an interview is that good, you need to share it!  Sonatype's Dr. Stephen Magill joins Federal Tech host, John Gilroy, for a discussion on how software developers can be assured code they develop is safe. Listen in as they discuss topics that range from how even bespoke code needs new versions and improvements over time to other interesting aspects of software risk, like artifacts. For more information on this episode, check out the resources here.

In this episode, Kadi sits down with Sonatype’s Director of Product Management, Justin Young, and Engineering Manager, Brad Cupit to discuss all things tech debt. What is it? Can different types be treated the same? How do you quantify it? And more importantly, how do you prioritize it? Tune in and learn how you too can begin to understand your tech debt and begin to tactically manage it. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

This session features Brian Fox (CTO and Co-Founder), Joel Orlina (Engineering Manager, Maven), Jason Swank (Director of Engineering, Technical Operations) and Lakshmi Mohandas (Senior Product Manager). Listen in as they discuss Maven Central's relationship with Sonatype, its pain points and how we are addressing them, and the latest updates that make Maven more unified and powerful than before. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

This session features open source war stories from James McLeod, Director of Community for FINOS–the Financial Technology vertical of the Linux Foundation. After years in FinTech as a bank software developer, James McLeod now works to create impactful open source technology and communities. He works closely with contributors from the world’s largest investment banks and cloud providers on a daily basis, providing experiences and insights we’re excited to share with our listeners. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

In this episode, we're joined by Sonatype's VP Product Marketing and Analyst Relations, Tara Condon. Join us as we talk trends and recommendations for open source dependency management and other critical takeaways from the 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report. Check out resources from today's episode here.

CTO and Sonatype Co-Founder Brian Fox is back. Join him and our host for a discussion featuring trends and recommendations for source dependency management and other key takeaways from the 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report. Check out resources from today's episode here.

This episode welcomes Ph. D. Stephen Magill, VP of Product Innovation at Sonatype. Listen in as we discuss project quality metrics and key takeaways from the 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report. Check out resources from today's episode here.

In this episode, Sonatype Field CTO, Ilkka Turunen, visits to talk open source supply and critical points from the 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

What does philosophy have to do with software development? More than you might think! In this episode, hosts Kadi and Omar sit down with Technologist, Ted Neward and Developer Advocate, Steve Poole to discuss how philosophy is at the heart of everything. Ted provides great insight as to how his background has influenced his outlook on software development and why developers should be asking themselves the hard questions. As Ted puts it, “It is the hard questions that are usually the good ones that will lead you to a positive outcome.” Check out the resources from today's episode here.

In the latest episode, Russ Eling–Founder and CEO of OSS Consultants–sits down with Kadi Grigg and co-host A.J. Brown to discuss his journey with open source. Tune in to hear valuable lessons learned during his tenure as an Open Source Compliance Officer at General Motors and how that eventually led to the creation of OSS Consultants. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

In this episode, Joel Orlina joins Kadi Grigg to provide insights and knowledge on “The Secret Life of Maven Central,” his talk given at Devoxx UK and OpenSFF Day. Joel sheds light on the previously unknown history of Maven Central and how it works under the covers. He also discusses how the Central team addresses critical security risks like dependency confusion and how it responded to security events such as Log4Shell, and most importantly, how you can get involved. Check out the resources from today's episode here.

Ax Sharma, a security researcher at Sonatype and tech journalist at large, joins Kadi and Omar for his monthly malware update. Ax breaks down the latest on protestware and ransomware. Check out the resources from today's episode here.