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Architects Live in the First Derivative

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Overview

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Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges the conventional approach to increasing IT delivery speed. Delve into the concept of "economies of speed" and discover why moving faster requires more than just accelerating existing processes. Learn how adopting a mindset focused on the first derivative can fundamentally transform both systems and organizational architectures. Examine the interplay between speed, agility, and architecture, and understand when architecture becomes crucial. Investigate various strategies for enhancing velocity, including Lean and DevOps approaches, cloud migration, and organizational changes. Gain insights into the Project Management Triangle, two-speed architectures, and the importance of dimensionality in architectural decisions. Uncover the roles of an architect and how they contribute to building systems designed for rapid delivery and adaptation in today's fast-paced technological landscape.

Syllabus

Introduction
When do we need architecture
Right vs agility
When can you safely ignore architecture
Architecture is needed
Speeding things up
The Project Management Triangle
Lean and Agile
Speed and Things
disposability
speed vs automation
speed vs organization
Dimensionality
Two Dimensions
Opposites
Shifting gears
Anticorruption layer
Twospeed architectures
The clutch
The silver lining
Layering
Global vs Local
Conclusions
Roles of an Architect

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