Revolutionizing Software with Moldable Development • Tudor Girba & Julian Wood • GOTO 2024

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. #GOTOcon #GOTOunscripted https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here: https://gotopia.tech/articles/347 Tudor Girba - Software Environmentalist and CEO of feenk @tudorgirba Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS @julian_wood RESOURCES Tudor https://bsky.app/profile/tudorgirba.com https://github.com/girba https://twitter.com/girba https://www.linkedin.com/in/girba http://www.tudorgirba.com https://medium.com/@girba Julian https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com https://twitter.com/julian_wood http://www.wooditwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood Links https://gtoolkit.com https://youtu.be/W8TSPED0alY https://youtu.be/az-MX_M11lg https://youtu.be/Z5OrR99OpiY https://youtu.be/_ztGZpo9I9E https://youtu.be/5PaJsEbBARo https://youtu.be/klqo1oPdbpM https://youtu.be/Pv0cfsastFs https://youtu.be/KkDmCcWN8TY https://youtu.be/AqB6u7isTOw https://youtu.be/aRR0EDazxIk DESCRIPTION Get a sneak peak into the concept of moldable development as a transformative approach through a discussion between Tudor Girba and Julian Wood. By emphasizing the creation of tailored, flexible tools, Girba presents a way to reduce the friction of working with complex systems and legacy code. He explores how contextualized tools, such as those provided by the Glamorous Toolkit, allow developers to engage with software environments in a more intuitive and efficient manner. The integration of generative AI is also examined, where Girba argues that AI's true potential lies not in providing definitive answers but in assisting developers by generating hypotheses and creating tools that support deeper engagement with code. Additionally, the concept of "habitability" is introduced, proposing that software systems, like physical spaces, should be navigable and comprehensible to developers, fostering a more productive and enjoyable experience. This vision of a future where software systems are more accessible and adaptable reflects the growing need to rethink how we interact with code, empowering developers with the tools and perspectives necessary to navigate increasingly complex digital landscapes. TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 01:36 Genesis of Moldable Development 05:28 Reframing code reading: Optimizing developer tools 12:41 Moldable Development: Customizing code visualizations 17:52 Creating tools on the fly 21:42 Glamorous Toolkit 25:38 The future of understanding software 39:53 Outro RECOMMENDED BOOKS Richard P. Gabriel • Patterns of Software • https://amzn.to/4gb4P4h Susanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies • https://amzn.to/4b7ht2n Eric Evans • Domain-Driven Design • https://amzn.to/3tnGhwm Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQ Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming • https://amzn.to/3Fvu5BA Vlad Khononov • Learning Domain-Driven Design • https://amzn.to/47O7GLx Erik Schön • The Art of Strategy • https://amzn.to/3vPmmwS Thomas M. Siebel • Digital Transformation • https://amzn.to/3elUnIV https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #MoldableDevelopment #GlamorousToolkit #GenAI #Habitability #SoftwareComplexity #TechLeadership #DeveloperProductivity #CompanyCulture #Productivity #EnabledTeams #TudorGirba #JulianWood CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at https://gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1