Episode 005: Learning from Failure with Ravi

Episode 006: Code Is Cheap - Judgment Is Expensive.

This podcast explores how AI is transforming software engineering, from code quality and decision-making to the roles of junior and senior engineers. The team discuss the evolving landscape, challenges, and opportunities in leveraging AI for development.

Episode 005: Learning from Failure with Ravi

In this conversation, Andy and Eric welcome Ravi from the Plug team. They discuss the concept of hindsight bias in the context of software failures, emphasizing how it affects our understanding of incidents and the decisions made during coding. The team highlights the complexity of incidents and the multiple factors that contribute to failures, urging listeners to consider the challenges of predicting outcomes in software development.

Episode 004: What is DevRev Horizons? And callout to DevRev MCP Server

In this episode of the New Horizons podcast, hosts Andy Elmhorst and Eric discuss the vision for DevRev, focusing on the Ubiquity project and its implications for multi-cloud deployments. They explore the challenges of managing multiple environments, the importance of developer experience through the Horizons SDK, and the need for observability in the Constellation project. The conversation also touches on balancing autonomy with standards in engineering practices and features a guest, Randy, who shares insights from his recent project using the DevRev MCP server.

Episode 003: Exploring an AI Quest with Santi

In this episode, Andy, Eric, and Santi discuss the integration of AI in engineering practices at DevRev. They explore the concept of an ‘AI Quest’ designed to enhance the onboarding experience for new engineers, focusing on practical applications of AI tools like Claude Code. Santiago shares his personal journey through the AI Quest, highlighting the challenges and improvements he experienced. The conversation also touches on future directions for AI in development and concludes with a demo of the tools discussed.

Episode 002: The AI Quest - Learnings from Using AI in Software Development

In this episode of the Horizons podcast, the hosts discuss the evolving role of AI in software engineering. They share personal experiences with AI tools, explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies, and delve into the philosophical implications of AI’s integration into development practices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intent, and testing in leveraging AI effectively, while also considering the future of software engineering in an AI-driven landscape.