Socio technical systems

Architecture for Flow • Susanne Kaiser & James Lewis • GOTO 2026

Architecture for Flow • Susanne Kaiser & James Lewis • GOTO 2026

Susanne Kaiser discusses her book "Architecture for Flow," which integrates Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies into a holistic framework. She introduces the "Architecture for Flow Canvas," a practical tool for designing and evolving adaptive socio-technical systems by starting with the problem space and aligning software design with team organization and business strategy.

Some Principles From Real World Internal Developer Platform Engineering • Russ Miles • GOTO 2024

Some Principles From Real World Internal Developer Platform Engineering • Russ Miles • GOTO 2024

Russ Miles shares his deeply personal and professional journey to define the principles of effective internal developer platform engineering. He argues for a shift from a technology-first approach to 'compassionate technical product stewardship,' using powerful metaphors like the 'ski resort' to illustrate how platforms should create safe, empowering habitats for developers to thrive.