Neal Ford

The UK's leading conference for software developers & architects takes place in London in 2 weeks (11-15 May), and a few places are still available There are dozens of sessions & workshops, presented by world-class speakers - check out the agenda here: sddconf.com/agenda/

I got to meet @neal4d , one of the most respected voices in Software Architecture and had the privilege of handing him a signed copy of my O'Reilly book "System Design on AWS". You know that feeling when you stand in line for a signed copy from an author you admire? Pure happiness. But handing over your own signed book? That’s next-level joy. 🔗 Checkout the book - msdeepsingh.com/books/ #gids #developersummit #SystemDesign #SoftwareArchitecture

Developers are drawn to complexity like moths to a flame, often with the same outcome. - Neal Ford #quotes #quoteoftheday

The CFP for @dev2next closes on Friday. Are your proposals in yet? Also a little birdie says many have already registered at the lowest price possible. Links to checkout more details: CFP: dev2next.com/cfp Tickets: dev2next.com/register More: dev2next.com

The UK's leading conference for software developers & software architects takes place in London on 11-15 May. There are dozens of sessions & workshops, all presented by world-class speakers - book by 1st May, & save up to £100: sddconf.com

Two talks. Same conference. Completely opposite views on AI in software development. Both made total sense. I spent a week at @QCon London where incredible names in the tech industry shared their experience on AI tools and what actually means for how we build software. The honest answer is that nobody fully knows yet, we are all back to square one. I came back and watched @neal4d and @samnewman's fireside chat on agentic #AI and #architecture, and one concept in it I hadn't heard of before. Have you heard of the Dreyfus Model? It's a framework for how humans acquire expertise, from novice all the way to expert. The key difference between the stages isn't knowledge. It's judgment. Knowing not just what the recipe says, but whether it fits. If that sounds interesting, I wrote up my full reaction on this article and I'm looking forward to hear your thoughts! And if you disagree even better, there is not better moment to grow through experiences. Enjoy the read 😉 @lucamezzalira/agents-dont-know-what-good-looks-like-and-that-s-exactly-the-problem-ed31bf25583e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@lucamezzalira… @OReillyMedia #SoftwareArchitecture #AgenticAI #genAI #AI #Microservices #architecture

Everyone who enters has to exit this world one day. Some choose to not just take but to leave something behind for others to benefit from. Every time my fingers type rake I’m thankful for what Jim left behind. Remembering Jim Weirich en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Weiri…

The UK's leading conference for software developers & software architects takes place in London on 11-15 May. There are dozens of sessions & workshops, all presented by world-class speakers - book by 6th March, & save up to £300: sddconf.com

If you want to become a world-class software engineer (in 2026), read these 12 books:

Some sound advice from my friend and prolific author @markrichardssa on co-authoring books. oreilly.com/radar/effectiv… /cc @OReillyMedia @neal4d

🎤 Speaker acceptances are officially going out! As speakers confirm, you’ll see: → New names on our Speakers page → Fresh talks added to the program Expect real-world AI, honest lessons & practical insights you can use immediately. 👀 Start watching: arcofai.com/speakers

It can't get any better than this—you can eat your cake and share it too.

I’m very thankful to the Program Committee for @arcofai 2026 for the thorough review of proposals. arcofai.com/people Each proposal received at least four reviews before being finalized for the program. The acceptance announcement will go out before the end of the week.

We're excited to unveil the agenda for SDD 2026, the UK's leading conference for software developers & architects (London, 11-15 May). There are dozens of sessions & workshops, and registration is now open - book by 16 January, & save up to £500: sddconf.com

We're excited to announce the speakers & agenda for SDD 2026, the UK's leading conference for software developers & architects (London, 11-15 May). There are dozens of sessions & workshops to choose from, and registration is now open - book by 16 January, & save up to £500! sddconf.com

🎧 Reflecting on vibe coding—the 2025 Word of the Year— we revisit how AI-driven coding paradigms evolved, its semantic ambiguity, risks like security & maintenance and lessons as 2025 ends: thoughtworks.com/insights/podca…

Arc of AI Conference returns to Austin! 🚀💥 Expect cutting-edge talks, hands-on workshops, networking & joining the brightest minds in AI pushing the frontier forward. 🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets vanish Dec 20 Be in the room where the future gets made: arcofai.com

I don't know how they do it, but the @thoughtworks Radar always seems to capture the current moment super well. Analyst firms are struggling with this! Dig into this brand new Radar. I am. thoughtworks.com/radar

Our Distinguished Engineers don’t just master technology — they shape its future. 🌍  Through innovation and thought leadership, they turn complexity into opportunity and inspire the next generation of technologists.  👉 Explore more: ter.li/ot6re9

SDD Deep Dive 2025 - London, 11-13 November Take your pick from five intensive 3-day workshops at SDD Deep Dive 2025, all presented by world-class experts. The number of places is strictly limited and they're filling up fast, so if you haven't already done so book yours now! sddconf.com/agenda