Building a World Class Engineering Organization - Learning from Ancient Structures

Explore the principles of building long-lasting engineering organizations through a fascinating journey across ancient human constructions. Discover how Stonehenge, Lascaux cave paintings, Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps, the White Horse of Uffington, Iranian windmills, and Japanese Shinto shrines have endured through time, and apply these lessons to modern Rails applications. Delve into the two key factors of longevity: materials and maintenance, and consider how these concepts can be applied to create sustainable software systems. Reflect on the potential future of your Rails applications and learn strategies to build robust, enduring engineering practices that will benefit your organization for years to come.

RailsConf 2023 - Building a world class engineering organization — learning from... by Shane Becker