Sustainable Development: Managing Technical Debt
When building complex systems, it's easy to focus on features and overlook software qualities, specifically architecture and technical debt. Some believe that following Agile practices—starting quickly, keeping code clean, and having many tests—will naturally lead to good architecture. While an architecture will emerge, if there is not enough attention paid to the architecture and the code, technical debt, and design problems will creep in until it becomes muddy, making it hard to deliver new features quickly and reliably.
This workshop presents elements of sustainable development for dealing with technical debt. The main topics include the technical debt metaphor and concept, the impact of incurring technical debt, some types of technical debt, and what is not technical debt.
Furthermore, we will discuss practical techniques, including using AI for identifying, measuring, and mitigating technical debt, ensuring that rapid development does not compromise the sustainability of the software. To meet future business needs we will also address modernization techniques—replacing outdated systems by integrating new technologies and aligning the architecture with modern best practices.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging proven practices to deliver high-quality software reliably and efficiently. Join us to discover best practices (patterns) that will empower your teams to navigate the complexities of modern software development.
Maximum number of participants: 40
Target Audience: architects, technical managers, agile coaches, developers, POs, Scrum Masters, QA
Prerequisites: Understanding architecture is beneficial though not necessary
Level: Advanced
Joseph Yoder is the owner of the Refactory and president of the Hillside Group. The ACM recognized Joe as a Distinguished Member in the category "Outstanding Engineering Contributions to Computing".
Graziela Simone Tonin has worked in the technology market for over 19 years in Brazil and abroad. Ph.D. in Computer Science. Received the US IBM World Award and the Women of Value Award. Led the Women In Tech Project.
Graziela mentors and worked in several national entrepreneurship and innovation programs, such as Innovativa Brasil. Ambassador of Clube Bora Fazer, an entrepreneurship community. She works as a professor at Insper Institution, a Teacher of Executive Education and customized programs for C-Levels, and also is a professor in Computer Science and Engineering program. She led the Women In Tech Project and is co-leader in the Gender Front of the Diversity Committee at Insper. Graziela leads volunteer projects throughout Brazil through the Grupo Mulheres do Brasil. In addition, she is part of a worldwide research project that analyzes initiatives aimed at women in software engineering.
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