Embracing Constraints: Do less to ship more + Trends in Javascript

 

Embracing Constraints: Do less to ship more

Most software teams attempt to optimize for the amount of software that they can deliver, but this isn't always what is needed for the success of a startup. By embracing the constraints around us we can often do less to ship more.

This talk will explore principles learned from the world of Lean Manufacturing such as managing work... [read more]

 

Embracing Constraints: Do less to ship more

Most software teams attempt to optimize for the amount of software that they can deliver, but this isn't always what is needed for the success of a startup. By embracing the constraints around us we can often do less to ship more.

This talk will explore principles learned from the world of Lean Manufacturing such as managing work in progress as well as optimizing throughput of the entire team, not just the developers, in an effort to produce the highest quality software in the shortest amount of time.

Josh Knowles is currently the Managing Director of the New York office of Pivotal Labs, an agile consulting firm focused on enabling teams to deliver high-quality software. In addition to his work at Pivotal Josh is the lead organizer of nyc.rb, one of the longest running Ruby Users Groups in the country, as well as the Gotham Ruby Conference.

 

Trends in Javascript

Javascript is the next frontier. On both the client and server side, there are a range of fascinating developments - from node.js to clojurescript to socket.io to client MVC frameworks like backbone. This presentation will provide a high level overview of some of the key trends in javascript - client and server side.

Peter Bell writes and presents on a range of topics - from lean startups to kanban and from neo4j to MongoDB. He is running workshops on javascript based technologies at QCon NYC, Strange Loop, Uberconf, Rich Web Experience and a range of NFJS conferences. He organizes the node.js meetup in NYC and is a co-organizer of CTO School.

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