Distributed - of Systems and Teams

Explore a conference talk that delves into the challenges of building consistency, availability, and fault tolerance in distributed systems and teams. Learn about distributed teams, DevOps practices, and the importance of empathy in nonviolent communication. Discover insights on documentation, durable communication, and addressing partitions in microservices architectures. Examine the impact of Conway's Law on team structures and the tools used for synchronous communication. Gain perspective on remote work versus colocation, industry changes, talent shortages, and the need for flexibility in modern tech environments. Conclude with valuable lessons on effective interaction within distributed teams and systems.

Introduction
Distributed teams
DevOps
Empathy
Nonviolent Communication
Common Ground Paper
Documentation
Writing down problems
Durable communication
Partitions
Target
Microservices
Continuous partial failure
Microservices teams
Conways Law
Tools
Synchronous communication
Inperson onboarding
Call Me Maybe
Dramafever
Moving to San Francisco
Industry change
Talent shortage
Flexibility
Remote vs Colocated
Interacting with Others
Wrap Up
Questions