The Only Unbreakable Law
Molly Rocket
Why leaders watch it
Explains Conway's Law: product structure mirrors org structure, so leaders should design teams to get the architecture they want.
Casey Muratori's lecture, originally given at the Technical University of Madrid, arguing that Conway's Law is the only viable candidate for a true law of software architecture. He explains how software mimics the organization over time, using examples like Windows' multiple volume controls.
Takeaways
- Systems mirror the communication structure of the org
- Org design shapes product design
- Reorganize with the target architecture in mind
Topics: Org design & scaling, Engineering & technical leadership
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