AWS Developers Podcast

Poolside.ai: personalized AI for the modern developer

In this episode, Seb talks with Vitor Monteiro to explore how AI is transforming developer tools, focusing on Poolside, a company building custom AI models for software development. They discuss data quality, reinforcement learning, user experience, and the importance of personalization in AI tools. The conversation also touches on infrastructure, productivity, and the challenges of adopting AI in businesses, offering insights into the future of developer assistance. With Vitor Monteiro [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitormonteiro/], Head of Solutions Engineering EMEA LINKS Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode. * poolside.ai [https://poolside.ai] * Poolside AI is now available from Amazon Bedrock and Amazon EC2 [https://press.aboutamazon.com/aws/2024/12/poolside-and-aws-announce-strategic-agreement-to-enable-secure-customized-generative-ai-for-software-engineering-on-amazon-bedrock-and-amazon-elastic-cloud-compute-ec2] * AWS re:Invent: Dive into poolside: AI models just for software engineering (AIM133) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vj_5H0aCV8]

New AWS Account? 10 steps to get started right

Managing AWS accounts effectively is essential for ensuring security, cost efficiency, and streamlined operations. In this episode, Cobus Bernard delves into the critical steps and best practices every developer and team should adopt. From the initial setup of a new AWS account to advanced automation techniques with Terraform, the conversation covers everything you need to build a robust cloud management strategy. Cobus emphasizes the importance of a multi-account approach and highlights the role of Identity Center in securing access. The episode explores the significance of CI/CD pipelines, the monitoring power of AWS CloudTrail, and practical advice for setting up budget alerts to avoid unexpected costs. Whether you’re new to AWS or a seasoned professional, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your account management practices. With Cobus Bernard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cobusbernard/], Developer Advocate, AWS LINKS Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode. * AWS Account Setup: My 10-Step Checklist After 14 Years [https://community.aws/content/2jeVwnfpXuhvXFcYzBilLEgF2vR/aws-account-setup-my-10-step-checklist-after-14-years]

Retro coding - Commodore 64 and Amazon Q for developers

Ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the golden age of personal computing? In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we journey back to the 1980s with Ricardo Sueiras, where we explore the iconic Commodore 64. Discover the challenges and triumphs of programming on this legendary machine, from the limitations of hardware to the vibrant community that formed around it. We'll delve into the unique sound capabilities of the C64, explore how modern tools like Amazon Q Developer can assist with retro programming, and learn how to tackle the challenges of converting basic programs to assembly language. This isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Join us as we discuss how the experiences of early programmers, with their deep understanding of hardware and reliance on community support, continue to shape modern software development. Learn how generative AI tools like Amazon Q can enhance your coding experience, whether you're working on a retro project or building the next big thing. Prepare to be inspired by the ingenuity of early programmers and discover how the past can inform the future of software development. With Ricardo Sueiras [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosueiras/], Developer Advocate, AWS LINKS Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode. * Commodore 64 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64] * The Commodore 64 programming reference guide [https://archive.org/details/c64-programmer-ref] (Consider making a donation) * Amazon Q for Developers [https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/] * Ric’s blog post: Back to the future: Writing 6502 assembler with Amazon Q Developer [https://community.aws/content/2oEqDGCIsQwoPrL3wjoSReyHnan/back-to-the-future-writing-6502-assembler-with-amazon-q-developer?lang=en] * A framework to adopt generative AI assistants for builders [https://it20.info/2024/5/a-framework-to-adopt-generative-ai-assistants-for-builders/] * Create your free AWS Builder ID [https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/sign-in-aws_builder_id.html] account.

From Data to Gold: Swimming Australia’s Tech-Driven Edge

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the world of aquatic analytics! We explore how Swimming Australia leverages the power of data, analytics, and computer vision with AWS Panorama to deliver real-time training pool insights. Join us as we uncover how machine learning helps coaches optimize swimmer performance and streamline pool operations, all powered by the cloud. With Annie Naveh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annienaveh], Senior Data Scientist, AWS LINKS Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode. * Swimming AU Team [https://www.swimming.org.au/] * Blog : How Swimming Australia uses machine learning for real-time training pool analytics with AWS Panorama [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/how-swimming-australia-uses-machine-learning-for-real-time-training-pool-analytics-with-aws-panorama/] * Sparta 2 and swimming [https://www.welltold.com.au/journalism/big-data-helping-aussies-to-olympic-fast-lane] * AWS Panorama [https://docs.aws.amazon.com/panorama/latest/dev/panorama-welcome.html] * Kinesis Video Stream [https://aws.amazon.com/kinesis/video-streams]

Jeff Barr: 20 years of blogging

In this special episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb sit down with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, to celebrate 20 incredible years of the AWS News blog. Jeff shares the origin story of the blog, the values that shaped its growth, and his unique approach to making technical concepts accessible to developers worldwide. Jeff also reflects on some of the blog’s milestone moments, from covering the beta release of Amazon SQS in 2004 to the launches of Amazon S3 and EC2 in 2006. With the announcement of his decision to step away from the AWS News blog to focus on deep-dive development activities, Jeff opens up about what’s next for him and his passion for technology. Join us as we celebrate two decades of impactful blogging and gain insights into Jeff’s remarkable journey at AWS. With Jeff Barr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbarr/], VP, Chief Evangelist, AWS LINKS Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode. * Jeff’s post to announce the 20th anniversary of the AWS News blog channel [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7261779180458000384/] * The very first post on the AWS News blog channel [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/welcome/] * Amazon SQS beta [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/simple_queue_se/] (21 Apr 2005) * Amazon S3 launch [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon_s3/] (14 Mar 2006) * Amazon SQS launch [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon_simple_q/] (13 Jul 2006) * Amazon EC2 beta [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon_ec2_beta/] (25 Aug 2006)