Domain driven design

The C4 Model: Visualizing Software Architecture • Simon Brown & Susanne Kaiser • GOTO 2026

The C4 Model: Visualizing Software Architecture • Simon Brown & Susanne Kaiser • GOTO 2026

Simon Brown, creator of the C4 Model, discusses its origin as a practical solution to clarify messy software diagrams. He explains the four hierarchical levels (context, container, component, code), emphasizing that most teams only need the top two for significant value. The discussion highlights the importance of including technology in diagrams, C4's collaborative nature, and practical advice on modeling microservices and bounded contexts, all while advocating for a lightweight, accessible approach to architectural visualization.

Growing & Thriving in a Multi-model World • Alberto Brandolini • GOTO 2025

Growing & Thriving in a Multi-model World • Alberto Brandolini • GOTO 2025

Alberto Brandolini delivers a compelling talk on how to combat software model decay and avoid the "Big Ball of Mud" by strategically applying Domain-Driven Design principles, especially Bounded Contexts. He emphasizes the critical role of visual thinking, structured architectural discussions, and organizational habits in maintaining clean, evolvable systems, particularly when scaling across teams and international markets. The talk highlights the need for continuous design effort, disciplined decision-making, and proactive identification of model boundaries to build resilient software in complex socio-technical landscapes.

⚡️ Matt Pocock - Why Engineering Fundamentals matter MORE now

⚡️ Matt Pocock - Why Engineering Fundamentals matter MORE now

Matt Pocock of AI Hero discusses the critical role of classic software engineering principles in the new era of AI development. He explores how concepts like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), deep modules, and intentional architecture are essential for building maintainable systems with AI, and shares his unique teaching philosophy for the rapidly evolving field of AI Engineering.

It Ain't Broke: Why Software Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever — Matt Pocock, AI Hero @mattpocockuk

It Ain't Broke: Why Software Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever — Matt Pocock, AI Hero @mattpocockuk

AI coding tools are powerful but can quickly create unmanageable code if used without discipline. Matt Pocock argues that success with AI in software development comes not from delegating everything, but from applying decades-old engineering fundamentals like TDD, Domain-Driven Design, and creating deep, testable modules. The developer's role shifts from a tactical coder to a strategic system designer.

Architecture for Flow • Susanne Kaiser & James Lewis

Architecture for Flow • Susanne Kaiser & James Lewis

In an interview with James Lewis, Susanne Kaiser discusses her book "Architecture for Flow," which synthesizes Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies. She explains how this holistic approach helps design adaptive socio-technical systems by starting with the problem space, visualizing the value chain, and aligning team structures to the software architecture, all guided by her practical "Architecture for Flow Canvas."

Master Software Architecture: From Simplicity to Complexity • Maciej «MJ» Jedrzejewski • GOTO 2025

Master Software Architecture: From Simplicity to Complexity • Maciej «MJ» Jedrzejewski • GOTO 2025

This presentation by Maciej Jedrzejewski explores the concept of evolutionary software architecture, arguing that architecture is not a static, upfront design but a continuous process. It delves into the cognitive biases that lead to over-engineering, emphasizes the critical role of context, and provides a practical four-step model for evolving systems from simplicity to complexity.