Controlling Wildfires While Only Getting Singed
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Discover strategies for managing and improving challenging software systems in this 40-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Learn techniques for stabilizing legacy monoliths, undocumented systems, and codebases with unconventional logic. Explore approaches to testing, monitoring, re-architecting, and documenting complex systems. Gain insights on prioritizing urgent tasks, measuring progress, and communicating effectively to gain buy-in for system and team improvements. Delve into topics such as understanding domain knowledge, balancing reactive and proactive work, implementing living documentation, and addressing security, stability, and architectural concerns. Examine methods for prioritizing tasks when everything seems urgent, including cost-benefit analysis and key performance indicators. Investigate systems monitoring, service level agreements, and effective testing strategies. This intermediate-level talk aims to equip you with the tools and enthusiasm to tackle challenging systems and lead positive change in your organization. Read more