Overview
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Explore the nature of complexity in modern serverless and cloud applications through this 27-minute conference talk from GOTO Serverless 2025. Learn to distinguish between beneficial and detrimental complexity while discovering practical strategies for managing complex distributed systems. Examine why modern cloud applications often feel complicated despite humanity's long history of successfully building and operating complex systems, from the human body to engineering marvels. Gain insights into different types of complexity and develop frameworks for embracing rather than avoiding complexity in serverless architectures. Master techniques for growing your business beyond traditional barriers by effectively handling the inherent complexity of cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
Syllabus
00:00 Intro
04:05 Agenda
04:58 Acknowledging complexity
08:47 Understanding complexity
12:58 Managing complexity
26:22 Closing thoughts
26:54 Outro
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GOTO Conferences