Summary

In this episode, Vijayan Swaminathan interviews Martin Dilger, CEO of Nebulit GmbH, who shares his extensive experience in the software industry and discusses the challenges of software development, the importance of event sourcing, and the future of event-driven architectures. Martin emphasizes the need for effective communication and planning in software projects and introduces his Accelerate Program designed to help teams adopt event modeling and event sourcing methodologies. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI in software development and the role of user experience in creating effective software solutions. In this conversation, Vijayan Swaminathan and Martin discuss the critical role of user experience in software development, emphasizing the importance of notifications and effective user interfaces. They delve into event sourcing and its impact on software planning, exploring how it can make systems more predictable and manageable. The discussion also covers the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Agile methodologies, the future of software development, and practical advice for young developers entering the field. Martin shares personal insights, including his past as a hip hop star and his structured approach to productivity.

Sound Bites

"Why does software planning remain a risky process?"

"Even the best tools need a structured process."

"It's all about communication and proper planning."

"I want to solve this software thing."

"Event modeling is about deconstructing processes."

"You can model your vacations using event modeling."

"User experience plays a crucial role."

"Software suddenly becomes planable."

"You need to find out what really works."

"My whole life is in Notion."

"Consultants know everything? They don't."

"Don't do everything yourself."

"I was a hip hop star."

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