How Work Works

Explore the underlying principles of modern software engineering practices in this thought-provoking conference talk from Copenhagen DevFest 2023. Delve into the concepts of value and flow in software development, examining why current industry standards are considered effective. Gain insights from Information Theory and Complexity Science to understand the process of transforming ideas into functional software. Learn how these concepts relate to key metrics from Accelerate, team structures from Team Topologies, and Microservices architecture. Discover the mathematical reasoning behind reducing batch sizes and improving the flow of value to users. Challenge your understanding of software development methodologies and gain a fresh perspective on how work truly functions in the field.

How Work Works - James Lewis - Copenhagen DevFest 2023