Autonomy

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble

Michael Nygard, author of 'Release It!' and Chief Architect at Nubank, explores the complexities of technical leadership at scale. He discusses the nuanced relationship between centralization and autonomy, the practical implications of Conway's Law on software and communication structures, and how well-defined architectural boundaries can reduce the need for constant organizational alignment. Drawing on his experiences at Sabre and Nubank, Nygard provides insights into building resilient systems and effective, autonomous teams.

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble • GOTO 2025

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble • GOTO 2025

Michael Nygard, author of 'Release It!', discusses his experiences at Sabre and Nubank, offering deep insights into balancing autonomy and centralization, the practical implications of Conway's Law, and how architectural boundaries can reduce organizational friction and the need for constant alignment.