GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech How Architecture & Culture Go Hand in Hand • Eoin Woods & Charles Humble
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Jun 28, 2024 
Eoin Woods & Charles Humble discuss the evolving landscape of software architecture, emphasizing continuous architecture, agile methodologies, people skills, and fostering a supportive culture. They share insights on adopting industry models, peer review practices, creating a culture of openness, and encouraging self-directed innovation within teams.
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Architecture's Shift to Continuous Evolution
- Software architecture shifted from upfront design to continuous evolution due to cloud and flexible languages.
- Architects must now make ongoing decisions, adapting to evolving business and tech landscapes.
Enterprise Architecture's Balancing Act
- Continuous architecture impacts software and infrastructure differently; enterprise architecture faces tension between long plans and fast changes.
- Skilled enterprise architects must balance stability with agility to empower teams within strategic frameworks.
Validate Requirements in Production
- Validate requirements only when software runs in production with real users.
- Start with credible, imperfect sets, then evolve based on actual user feedback and domain knowledge.