Most of what I write here is technical or advisory — checklists, risk assessments, explainers. This one's simpler: a look at what's actually happening in the Code To Cloud community right now, for anyone who's read a few posts here but hasn't found their way to the Discord or the podcast feed yet.
The Discord
The Code To Cloud Discord is where the conversation continues after a blog post ends — developers, founders, and tech leaders across Western Canada, asking real questions and helping each other work through them. No paywall, no drip-fed course behind it. It's the same place I post when a new podcast episode drops or when Summit planning starts moving.
The Podcast
The Code To Cloud podcast — on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — is real conversations with builders, not a scripted interview format. A few recent ones, if you're deciding where to start:
- Jacob Deinum, founder of Annona, on building a food tech startup solo, in secret, before going public with it
- Paul Duvall on agentic DevOps and what changes when AI agents, not just AI assistants, are part of the delivery pipeline
- Chris Williams, AWS Hero and Field CTO at Six Feet Up, on the path from certifications to field CTO
- Fahad Zaidi, Director of Software Development at Neo Financial, on building a cloud-native fintech that challenges legacy banking systems from Calgary
- Keran McGuire, SVP of AI and Technology Platforms at Canadian Tire, on what actually makes tech leaders effective — a conversation good enough that it became its own post
- Dom Vogel on the untested-backup failure that cost a company $500K — still one of the most-read pieces on this site
New Episodes Coming Soon
There's more in production right now. If you want the new episode the day it drops instead of whenever the algorithm decides to show it to you, the fastest way is the Discord — that's where it gets posted first, before Spotify and YouTube catch up.
The Summit
Code To Cloud Summit 2026 wrapped in Calgary — Alberta's cloud, AI, and DevOps conference, built by and for the same community as the Discord and podcast. Summit 2027 is already on the calendar for May 2027. The call for speakers and the exact dates get announced in the Discord and on the podcast before they hit the Summit page, so that's the place to be if you want a head start.
Kodra, the Open-Source Side
Community isn't just conversation — it's also Kodra, Code To Cloud's open-source developer environment bootstrapper for Ubuntu and macOS. It's free, MIT licensed, and built in the open, which means issues and feature requests from the Discord regularly turn into actual commits.
Why This Matters Beyond the Content
None of this is a funnel dressed up as community. The Discord, the podcast, and the Summit exist because the conversations there are useful on their own — and they're also, honestly, where I hear about the actual problems businesses across Alberta are dealing with before they ever turn into a blog post or a client call. If you've got a technology decision you're chewing on, the Discord is a lower-commitment place to start than a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the Code To Cloud Discord?
Through the invite at discord.gg/vwfwq2EpXJ, linked from the header and footer of every page on this site. It's free, and it's developers, founders, and tech leaders across Western Canada connecting and helping each other — not a sales funnel.
Where can I listen to the Code To Cloud podcast?
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — all linked from the podcast page. New episodes feature real conversations with builders, engineering leaders, and founders, not scripted pitches.
Is there another Code To Cloud Summit coming?
Yes. Summit 2026 wrapped in Calgary, and Summit 2027 returns in May 2027. Join the Discord or subscribe to the podcast to hear the date and call for speakers first.
What is Kodra, and is it related to the podcast or Discord?
Kodra is Code To Cloud's open-source project — a one-command developer environment bootstrapper for Ubuntu, WSL2, and macOS. It's built and discussed in the same community as the Discord and podcast, and it's free on GitHub.
About Code to Cloud
We're based in Alberta and building this in the open — the Discord, the podcast, and the Summit are the same community, just in different formats. Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Every business situation is different. Consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your circumstances. Code to Cloud is not liable for any actions taken based on this content.
