The Eight Fallacies of Distributed Computing

Explore the "Eight Fallacies of Distributed Computing" in this 33-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into common misconceptions that plague developers when building scalable, distributed solutions for web and mobile applications. Learn about each fallacy, including network reliability, latency, bandwidth, security, topology, administration, transport costs, and network homogeneity. Gain insights from real-world examples and experiences shared by Stephen Asbury, drawing from his time at NeXT, PRI, TIBCO, and Fog Creek Software. Discover new ways to visualize potential problems in distributed architectures and reevaluate designs with a healthy dose of caution. Benefit from Asbury's expertise as he provides context, examples, and a mix of humorous and cautionary tales to illustrate the importance of understanding these fallacies in modern software development.