Good programmers are great linear thinkers. The great master of logical, rigorous thinking was John Von Neumann, mathematician. Progenitor of modern computer architecture, formalizer of quantum theory. Contemporary to Von Neumann was Gregory Bateson, anthropologist. Progenitor of systems thinking, raiser of octopuses. From stories of these two scientists, Jess draws a collection of patterns from systems thinking that help in code, in software, and in life.
The Human Touch: Reconnecting with Reality
Dylan Beattie | Software developer & CEO of Ursatile
Modern software is all about abstraction. Technology lets us connect and collaborate in unprecedented ways; we can work together across platforms, continents and timezones, in ways that would have been unimaginable a few decades ago. But when everything's virtual, it's easy to lose touch with reality. The endless appetite for growth at any cost can end up undermining the very things that made those platforms so compelling in the first place.
3 Mistakes We Made While Trying to Make a Better Product
Brian Chan | Chief Software Architect, Liferay
Brian Chan is Chief Software Architect and co-founder of Liferay in 2000. With a strong foundation in software architecture and economics, Brian has solidified open source as a viable and high-performance option for the enterprise, with business benefits beyond cost savings.
In this session, Susana and David will explain how to take advantage of the Content Dashboard and the Content Audit Tool to streamline the work of content teams, encourage the reuse of assets and evaluate the performance of the content creation strategy.
Liferay has shown that even in difficult times, it’s possible to organize an event, that not only offers added value in terms of content, but that’s also a lot of fun. A great experience all round!
Ulrich Rührmund,
neusta webservices
Feeling the spirit of Open Source and getting inspired by both community members and Liferay staff is just awesome.
Markus Krause,
Mpi of biochemistry
Talking about virtual events, it was an unexpectedly great experience. The overall result was awesome!
Bruno badini,
vertigo tecnologia
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