Remote Mob Programming in a High Stakes Environment

Explore a conference talk that delves into the effectiveness of remote mob programming in high-stakes environments. Learn how a newly formed remote team successfully delivered a backend system for the COVID-19 app in England and Wales, UK, despite facing very short deadlines, high visibility, limited technology knowledge, and strict security and accessibility constraints. Discover valuable lessons and insights on achieving challenging goals through remote mob programming, including its impact on quality standards, team dynamics, and project outcomes. Gain practical knowledge on overcoming obstacles such as time zone differences and firewall restrictions while leveraging the advantages of remote collaboration in software development.

Intro
Remote Version
Tools
The System
Challenges
The Team
Setting the Stage
High Quality
Resilience
Speed
Goals
Firewall Gatekeeper
Typical Day
Things were not perfect
Time zones can be a problem
Remote Mobing has advantages