Why Cross-Functional Teams Build Better Microservices

Explore the benefits and challenges of cross-functional teams in building microservices in this 46-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2016. Delve into Peter-Gillard Moss's experience as Head of Technology for Thoughtworks Technical Operations, examining how microservices and cross-functional teams empowered and provided autonomy to teams. Learn about Conway's Law, Fairmont's Law, and the Inverse Conway Maneuver, and their implications for team structure and architecture. Discover how to balance autonomy with standardization, address new problems arising from microservices adoption, and handle specialisms within cross-functional teams. Gain insights on infrastructure, AWS, Fabric Tech, and Let's Encrypt, while understanding the journey towards embracing the complexities of a dynamic organization like ThoughtWorks.