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.
Today’s guest is Laïla Bougriâ, a well-known expert and speaker on event-driven and distributed systems. She works as a software engineer and solutions architect at Particular Software.
In this discussion with Gien Verschatse, they cover:
- Heuristics for designing an event-driven system
- When designing an event-driven system is worth while
- The subtle differences between “event-driven” and “messaging”
- Commands in disguise: Beware of the passive-aggressive events
- Tips for getting more time with business stakeholders as an engineer
- How to encourage collaborative problem solving between business and IT
- What does satisfying software mean to Laila
Shownotes
- Laïla Bougriâ is delivering two talks at EventCentric. Take a look at the program for full details – https://eventcentric.eu/program
Satisfying Software is powered by Aardling, a software consultancy specialising in software modelling and strategy. (https://aardling.eu/)

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