Cost of a Dependency

Explore the hidden costs and challenges of dependencies in software development through this thought-provoking conference talk from YOW! 2019. Delve into common practices in agile microservice projects that may inadvertently lead to slower testing, reduced understanding, and deployment difficulties. Question prevalent architectural approaches, including layered architectures, interface-heavy designs, and misunderstood microservices implementations. Examine how these choices impact code maintainability, team productivity, and the ability to adapt to new technologies. Learn to critically evaluate your project's structure, reusability goals, and deployment processes. Discover strategies for applying an engineering-based approach to design decisions, moving away from conventional wisdom. Gain insights on creating more flexible, maintainable, and future-proof software systems that can pivot quickly in response to changing technologies and business needs.