Software Architecture for Tomorrow: Expert Talk • Sam Newman & Julian Wood

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Sam Newman - Microservices Expert & Author of "Monolith to Microservices" & "Building Resilient Distributed Systems"
Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS
RESOURCES
Sam
https://twitter.com/samnewman
https://hachyderm.io/@samnewman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewman
http://samnewman.io
http://samnewman.io/blog
https://github.com/snewman

Julian
https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com
https://twitter.com/julian_wood
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood

DESCRIPTION
Julian Wood and Sam Newman delve into the complexities of software architecture, focusing on critical concepts such as microservices, asynchronous communication, and the importance of architectural decision-making.
Sam emphasizes the need for clear definitions in computing, particularly around terms like asynchronicity, advocating for an understanding of communication styles—event-driven versus request-response—as pivotal for effective system design. They discuss the value of architectural decision records (ADRs) as tools for fostering collaboration and documenting trade-offs in decision-making.
Additionally, the conversation highlights the evolving role of AI in software development, stressing that while AI can assist in understanding and maintaining existing codebases, the human element of critical thinking remains essential in navigating the complexities of modern software systems.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Sam Newman • Building Resilient Distributed Systems • https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/building-resilient-distributed/9781098163532
Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices • https://amzn.to/2Nml96E
Sam Newman • Building Microservices • https://amzn.to/3dMPbOs
Ronnie Mitra & Irakli Nadareishvili • Microservices: Up and Running•

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פרקים

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Challenges in distributed systems (00:01:35)

3. Cognitive load dilemma (00:09:52)

4. [Ad] Crossing Borders (00:13:24)

5. (Cont.) Cognitive load dilemma (00:14:02)

6. Evolution of microservices: Lessons from 10y of change (00:17:42)

7. Complexity of asynchronicity & communication styles (00:25:22)

8. Critical thinking & decision-making in software architecture (00:35:14)

9. Outro (00:43:05)