Dan Haywood, an independent consultant and key contributor to Apache Causeway, shares fascinating insights on the evolution of the Java ecosystem. He discusses the impressive journey of Apache Causeway from its origins to modern practices in domain-driven design. Expect engaging anecdotes from travel tales and the importance of effective communication in software development. Haywood also dives into integrating spreadsheets into ERP systems for better business logic, while shedding light on UI challenges in Apache projects, emphasizing community collaboration throughout.