Software's Organizational Structure Conway's Law in Practice • Radek Maziarka • Devoxx Poland 2022

Conway's Law was defined in 1967, but its validity hasn't expired. It says that each organization copies its organizational structures into the created solution. This means that if the structure of the organization is not aligned to the problem, the results of work will besides be unfavorable.
It is especially visible in companies dealing with software production. A appropriate organizational structure will make it possible to rapidly deliver working software and adapt to changes in the business environment. The inadequate structure will consequence in a situation where the number of created errors will exceed a reasonable amount - the strategy will become unsustainable.
In the presentation, I will usage examples from our manufacture (Microsoft, Open Source) and my own experience to convey the importance of appropriate organization of work in order to accomplish appropriate operational efficiency. I will present how to optimize its structure for business needs and I will besides explain what Conway's reverse maneuver is.

Lecture took place on Friday, 24th June 2022 at 11:30 in area 2

Solution Architect and Engineering manager in the Azure area. He works in the full scope of creating digital products - from requirements analysis, through the architecture and construction of an IT system, to its maintenance in production. After work, he carries out consultations and workshops for companies and provides method support to non-governmental organizations. A supporter of agile work and continuous self-improvement. You can find him on his blog https://radekmaziarka.pl and Twitter @RadekMaziarka

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