Stefan Tilkov from INNOQ: Why Software Architecture Matters

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Software architecture sounds like a topic only geeks would be interested in. In this talk, we’ll take a look at what software architecture actually is, why you can’t avoid dealing with it even when you’re a non-technical decision-maker, and how it needs to be addressed throughout the lifecycle of any digital product or service. Laugh or cry when Stefan presents some of the worst failures that he has seen (and sometimes caused) in his career so far. Find new hope when he presents some concrete advice on avoiding a similar fate to your projects.

About Stefan Tilkov

Stefan Tilkov is a co-founder and principal consultant at InnoQ, a technology consulting company with offices in Germany and Switzerland. He has been involved in the design of large-scale, distributed systems for more than two decades, using a variety of technologies and tools. He has authored numerous articles and a book (“REST und HTTP”, German), and is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world.

LinkedIn: Stefan Tilkov

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