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Coding Over Cocktails

TORO Cloudwww.torocloud.com
Coding Over Cocktails is created by TORO Cloud, a company that offers a low-code, API centric platform for application development & integration. This podcast series will tackle issues faced by enterprises as they manage the process of digital transformation, application integration, low-code application development, data management, and business process automation. Watch out for exciting and engaging content from guests who will touch on topics such as APIs as the center and foundation of applications, integrations, and business processes.
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Episodes

Talking APIs and Description Languages with API Evangelist Kin Lane

API Evangelist and Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane sat with us on this episode of Cocktails. He talks about the OpenAPI specification, fostering collaborations between competing specifications, and the importance of educating organizational leaders about APIs.

Feb 09, 202141 min

The Fundamentals of Software Architecture and Microservices with Mark Richards

Discussing the fundamentals of microservices and software architecture on this episode of Coding Over Cocktails is Software Architect and one of the authors of "Fundamentals of Software Architecture" Mark Richards, where he also answers whether microservices are evolutionary or revolutionary and explains why "best practices" in software architecture are non-existent.

Feb 03, 202141 min

The Evolution of Microservices for Modern Software Development with James Lewis

ThoughtWorks Director and Software Architect James Lewis sits with us for a round of Cocktails to discuss how the evolution of microservices shaped better software development standards and how organizations worldwide can overcome challenges in migrating their monoliths and transition properly into microservices.

Jan 28, 202152 min

On Matters of Cloud Success with Ian Moyse

Technology Sales Leader and Cloud Social Influencer Ian Moyse delves into the security challenges of cloud adoption, what strategies enterprises can implement to address these issues, and how the cloud has revolutionized the way businesses operate.

Jan 21, 202134 min

How Toro Cloud Killed the API Connector

TORO Cloud's CEO and Founder David Brown and Software Architect Vivien Jovet explain why manually maintaining connectors will not scale well due to the rising demand of APIs and how machine-generated services through API schemas can help enterprises in managing integrations with APIs.

Jan 13, 202120 min

Toro Cloud Looks Back at 2020

On this special episode, we bring you to all our 2020 wins, challenges we have worked to address and delve into how we envision the year ahead to enable the digital transformation of enterprises efficiently.

Jan 06, 202110 min

Are automated APIs the future? with Zdenek “Z” Nemec

Superface.ai Co-Founder and CTO Zdenek Nemec advocates for a shift in the way developers approach APIs through automation, relieving the burden of growing complexities to IT departments by the manual maintenance and integration of APIs.

Dec 21, 202029 min

Investing in Agility with James Shore

Agile Fluency® Project Consultant & Co-Founder James Shore talks about what being agile truly means for software development and how cross-functional teams within the organization help implement agile development. He also shares how businesses can address the challenges associated with adopting the philosophy of being agile in changing the habits and behaviors of team members, managers, and stakeholders.

Dec 15, 202027 min

Getting to the New Future of Work with Dion Hinchcliffe

Constellation Research VP & Principal Analyst Dion Hinchcliffe explains the strategies organizations have been adopting to address the challenges associated with the pandemic. He also describes how the sudden shift of working in the office to working remotely has opened possibilities in making work collaboration more efficient, and the digital transformation initiatives that organizations will prioritize in the future.

Dec 09, 202031 min

Creating a Formal API Program with James Higginbotham

API Consultant and LaunchAny Founder James Higginbotham lays out how developers can create an API program that will drive the digital transformation of enterprises. He also explains the importance of identifying the purpose and operations of an API and properly defining the scope through the ALIGN, DEFINE, and DESIGN approach and how the top-down or bottom-up organizational approaches work on digital transformation.

Nov 24, 202032 min

Defining Polyglot Programming with Neal Ford

ThoughtWorks Director and Software Architect Neal Ford sheds light on how polyglot programming has paved the way towards more efficient software development. He explains how polyglot also extends the capabilities of developers operating in low-code environments, allowing them to build complex applications while addressing the most difficult parts of building software.

Nov 19, 202037 min

Diving Deep Into Databases with Joe Karlsson

MongoDB Developer Advocate Joe Karlsson delves into the benefits and common misconceptions about NoSQL, its comparison with SQL databases, and where the trend is going with both databases.

Nov 11, 202031 min

Developing a Cloud Adoption Strategy with Mike Kavis

Deloitte Consulting Managing Director Mike Kavis focuses on the human side of digital transformation rather than technology. He talks about the organizational mindset that is needed to ensure a smooth transition to the cloud.

Nov 04, 202033 min

Going Cloud-Native with David Linthicum

Deloitte Consulting Chief Cloud Strategy Officer David Linthicum joins us in tackling how enterprises balance the demands of the cloud and legacy systems; analyzing your company’s capabilities of going cloud-native; and the future of the cloud.

Nov 04, 202040 min

Creating an API Story with Mike Amundsen

Internationally known author and speaker Mike Amundsen discusses the advantages of having an API-first design and how great APIs relate to microservices in breaking down the traditional monolithic application design. Check out his latest book "Design and Build Great WebAPIs" here: https://pragprog.com/titles/maapis/design-and-build-great-web-apis/

Oct 28, 202030 min

How to Approach Legacy System Migration with Erik Dietrich

DaedTech LLC founder and Hit Subscribe CEO and co-founder Erik Dietrich discusses how modern enterprises can innovate by giving more independence to software engineers and the challenges that companies are facing when they decide to undergo digital transformation.

Oct 08, 202035 min

Data Integration in Enterprises: How Toro Cloud was born

In this inaugural episode of Coding Over Cocktails, we discover TORO Cloud’s early beginnings, how the story began, how the founder & CEO of TORO Cloud developed a passion for making enterprise-class software accessible and the solutions that TORO Cloud provides.

Sep 14, 202020 min

Simplifying application development through API-First Design Methodology

With the proliferation of APIs, taking an "API-First approach" becomes a more thoughtful, more customer-orientated approach. Martini Product Architect Vivien Jovet joins us in this episode to discuss the benefits of the API-First design methodology, as well as delve into how APIs can help streamline the application development and deployment.

Sep 14, 202023 min

Digital Transformation in the New Normal with Amancio Bouza

Due to lockdowns and social distancing protocols implemented to keep people safe during the pandemic, remote working is now considered the new normal. Enterprises have had to respond by utilizing new technologies to continue their operations; that is, if said operations are even possible. Now more than ever, digital transformation is crucial to ensure the continuation of business. In this episode, API thought leader and tech writer Amancio Bouza joins us as we answer those questions. He talks ab...

Sep 14, 202034 min
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