This course on Model-Minded Development aims to teach learners the importance of creating and utilizing models in software development. The course covers topics such as the significance of theory building, different types of models visible in code, and the alignment of internal and external models. By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills to incorporate models effectively into their programming practices. The teaching method involves a presentation style with real-world examples and theoretical discussions. This course is designed for senior software developers looking to enhance their understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is Model Minded Development?
Do we really need models?
Companies: short and long-term
Software development: short and long-term
Example behavior with/without models
Why model? Need good arguments.
Understanding addition
Understanding software
Theory building in science
Theory building in programming
What makes a theory valuable?
DDD breakthrough
Programming without theory building
Long division
Roman numerals, really?
Arabic numerals, unhelpful positions
Internal - external model alignment
How do you steer a ship?
Programming: External representation
Distributed cognition: summary
von Neumann architecture
Developers weave models into programs
Types of models visible in code
Reusable and ad hoc models
How do you steer your team?
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
