How Product Manufacturing Can Teach Us to Write Better Software

Explore how manufacturing principles can revolutionize software development in this 51-minute conference talk from NDC Porto 2022. Delve into the history of Ford and Toyota to understand the origins of Lean manufacturing processes. Discover how Lean principles apply to software development, including 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, continuous improvement, and work in progress limits. Ideal for software developers seeking efficient development strategies, this talk covers topics such as the Agile Manifesto, Toyota Production System, and the seven wastes in software development. Understand the benefits of both Agile and Lean approaches, and learn how to empower teams and amplify learning in your software projects.