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Explore the profound connections between software development and life's fundamental principles in this 56-minute conference talk that examines how changes in software design can have unexpected and far-reaching impacts. Discover both well-known and obscure "laws" of computing and life through engaging stories and practical examples, starting with the First Law of Ecology that states you can never merely do one thing without creating side-effects. Learn to apply these immutable laws to write better software by developing new mental models for understanding the complex tradeoffs inherent in both software development and life decisions. Gain insights into how ecological principles, computing laws, and life lessons intersect to inform better architectural decisions and coding practices through real-world scenarios and thought-provoking analogies.
