How Product Manufacturing Can Teach Us to Write Better Software

Explore how manufacturing industry principles can revolutionize software development in this 49-minute conference talk from NDC London 2022. Delve into the history of Ford and Toyota's Lean manufacturing processes and discover their application to software development through seven key principles: eliminating waste, building quality in, creating knowledge, deferring commitment, delivering fast, respecting people, and optimizing the whole. Compare Lean Software Development with Agile methodologies like Scrum, and learn how to combine their strengths using Kanban. Gain insights into value stream mapping, monitoring, data management, and continuous improvement. Understand the differences between push and pull processes, and examine real-world examples like SpaceX vs NASA. Ideal for software developers seeking efficient development strategies, this talk offers a comprehensive look at applying manufacturing wisdom to create better software.