Satisfying Software

Satisfying Software
Podcast Description
Welcome to Satisfying Software.
Each episode we sits down with someone from the industry to talk about what good software looks like. We'll discuss a range of different topics or techniques that can help you in your daily work. Whether that's settling a conflict, managing trade-offs or simply how to deliver high quality software. We'll ask each guest for advice based on their hard-earned expertise in grappling with complex software systems. And we will of course ask the guests what satisfying software means to them.
This show is hosted by Gien Verschatse and powered by Aardling.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of themes including event-driven architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and software system design philosophies. For instance, episodes delve into designing event-driven systems, exploring tactical patterns in Domain-Driven Design, and understanding the emerging concept of Residuality in software architecture, providing listeners with actionable advice and diverse perspectives from seasoned professionals.

Welcome to Satisfying Software.
Each episode we sits down with someone from the industry to talk about what good software looks like. We’ll discuss a range of different topics or techniques that can help you in your daily work. Whether that’s settling a conflict, managing trade-offs or simply how to deliver high quality software. We’ll ask each guest for advice based on their hard-earned expertise in grappling with complex software systems. And we will of course ask the guests what satisfying software means to them.
This show is hosted by Gien Verschatse and powered by Aardling.
Jacqui Read is the author of “Communication Patterns: A Guide for Developers and Architects.”
She is a well-known speaker and gave one of the most well-received talks at Domain-Driven Design Europe in 2024.
During this episode, Jacqui sits down with Gien Verschatse, senior consultant at Aardling to discuss the ideas within her book and dishes out some practical advice for engineers and architects to use in communicating with colleagues and clients.
Shownotes:
- Jacqui will be speaking at Domain-Driven Design Europe 2025 in Antwerp –
Satisfying Software is powered by Aardling, a software consultancy specialising in software modelling and strategy (https://aardling.eu/)

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