Building Theories is Building Value
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the importance of building theories and abstractions in software development through this GOTO Berlin 2016 conference talk. Delve into the concept of Model-Minded Development and its impact on code readability and understanding. Learn how developers weave models and build theories to explain problems and solutions. Examine the parallels between theory building in science and programming, and discover why elegant theories are preferable. Investigate the challenges of programming without theory building, using examples like long division and Roman numerals. Understand the significance of aligning internal and external models for improved team performance. Explore the three categories of models and how to link code to established models in books. Gain insights into creating balanced systems and models for more effective software development. Discover how these concepts apply to software teams and projects, ultimately leading to more valuable and comprehensible programs.