Hillside PatternCast

#25 - Patterns for AI-augmented Software Development with Graham Lee

In this episode, our host Eduardo Guerra sit down with Graham Lee to explore how software teams can work more effectively with AI tools through the adoption of clear patterns—and avoiding common anti‑patterns—when improving their development process. The conversation dives into practical guidance, shared vocabulary, and lessons learned from real-world experience, offering valuable insights for developers and architects navigating the fast‑evolving space of AI‑augmented software engineering.

#24 - IDEALS for Microservices with Paulo Merson

While many developers are familiar with the SOLID principles of object-oriented design, microservices demand a different set of practices to deal with the challenges of distributed systems. In this episode, host Eduardo Guerra talks with Paulo Merson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulomerson/], a renowned software architecture expert, about IDEALS—a framework for designing robust microservices. Throughout the conversation, they explore each IDEALS principle: Interface Segregation, Deployability, Event-driven architecture, Availability over Consistency, Loose Coupling, and Single Responsibility. The discussion highlights why each principle matters and presents patterns that can be used to put them into practice. ⁠Principles for Microservice Design: Think IDEALS, Rather than SOLID [https://www.infoq.com/articles/microservices-design-ideals/] The InfoQ eMag: Re-Examining Microservices after the First Decade [https://www.infoq.com/minibooks/reexamining-microservices/] Slide presentation about IDEALS: Merson IDEALS microservice design.pdf [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u5bPuo0kWUHVaaRTMtNLyrZ0a0dt_14H/view?usp=sharing]

#23 - Live your Patterns with MaryLynn Manns

In this episode, host Eduardo Guerra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-guerra-b4633115b/] welcomes back the always-inspiring MaryLynn Manns [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lynn-manns-b592a8/] for another rich conversation. Together, they explore what it really takes for your patterns to live on after they’re published. They dive into how an initial set of patterns can evolve and grow over time, how to keep them relevant, and how to spread the word in meaningful ways. From nurturing community involvement to discovering new opportunities for sharing and refinement, this discussion shines a light on the ongoing journey of bringing patterns to life. So… are you living your patterns?

#22 - Behavior-driven Development (BDD) Patterns with Seb Rose

In this episode, host Eduardo Guerra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-guerra-b4633115b/] sits down with Seb Rose [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebrose/], co-author of Effective Behavior-Driven Development [https://www.manning.com/books/effective-behavior-driven-development], for an in-depth conversation about BDD. Together, they explore the fundamentals of the technique, Seb’s experience applying BDD through patterns, and how those patterns help structure effective practice. The discussion also covers the pattern categories presented in the book and highlights specific solutions applicable to various aspects of the technique.

#21 - Pattern Catalog to Student Team Projects with Petr Picha

In this episode, our host, Eduardo Guerra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-guerra-b4633115b/], speaks with Petr Pícha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/petr-p%C3%ADcha-190169258/] about creating a Pattern Catalog for student team projects, exploring both the patterns themselves and the experience of developing the catalog. In this episode, we discuss some of the recurring problems in this domain and the practices documented to overcome these challenges. Moreover, we also discuss how the process behind creating this catalog was conducted in collaboration with the community, and how we can make our patterns accessible to a wider audience.