The Story of Software

S03E16 Efficient Software Development

November 09, 2023 Zartis Season 3 Episode 16
S03E16 Efficient Software Development
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The Story of Software
S03E16 Efficient Software Development
Nov 09, 2023 Season 3 Episode 16
Zartis

 Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash, joins us to talk about his experiences when creating Unleash, and lessons learned on the route to efficient software development.


The Guest - Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash: 

Ivar Conradi Østhus, is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Unleash, an open-source feature management software, built with large enterprises in mind. Ivar has 15 years of experience in the software world and has worked in many leading technical roles before creating Unleash.



How to Achieve Efficiency in Software Development:

Efficient software development is a journey still in progress for many organisations. While the transition to DevOps and automation is well underway at a larger market level, many challenges remain, particularly across larger enterprises. A transformation in mindset and processes is essential to achieving efficiency in software development in terms of adopting agile processes. Efficiency in software development revolves around the ability to change and improve software quickly. 


Some of the other topics covered in this episode include:

  • How to simplify the SDLC process
  • How to accelerate feedback loops and agile cycles
  • How to use AI for efficient software development


Resources on Efficient Software Development:

Recommendations by Ivar on valuable resources for those aspiring to enhance their software development knowledge:

  • The Phoenix Project: A captivating introduction to DevOps, shedding light on its importance in business success.
  • Accelerate: A book that summarises years of DevOps reports, providing insights into metrics and practices for efficient software development.
  • Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb: Emphasising the significance of aligning incentives with outcomes in the software development world.


Listen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: podcast@zartis.com

Show Notes

 Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash, joins us to talk about his experiences when creating Unleash, and lessons learned on the route to efficient software development.


The Guest - Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash: 

Ivar Conradi Østhus, is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Unleash, an open-source feature management software, built with large enterprises in mind. Ivar has 15 years of experience in the software world and has worked in many leading technical roles before creating Unleash.



How to Achieve Efficiency in Software Development:

Efficient software development is a journey still in progress for many organisations. While the transition to DevOps and automation is well underway at a larger market level, many challenges remain, particularly across larger enterprises. A transformation in mindset and processes is essential to achieving efficiency in software development in terms of adopting agile processes. Efficiency in software development revolves around the ability to change and improve software quickly. 


Some of the other topics covered in this episode include:

  • How to simplify the SDLC process
  • How to accelerate feedback loops and agile cycles
  • How to use AI for efficient software development


Resources on Efficient Software Development:

Recommendations by Ivar on valuable resources for those aspiring to enhance their software development knowledge:

  • The Phoenix Project: A captivating introduction to DevOps, shedding light on its importance in business success.
  • Accelerate: A book that summarises years of DevOps reports, providing insights into metrics and practices for efficient software development.
  • Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb: Emphasising the significance of aligning incentives with outcomes in the software development world.


Listen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: podcast@zartis.com