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SUMMARY:Beyond the Code: Designing Services That Stand The Test of Time
DESCRIPTION:We have a very special meetup for our April edition! \nWe are delighted to welcome Paul Grenyer\, Senior Team Lead from Haven to discuss: \nBeyond the Code: Designing Services That Stand the Test of Time \nAs software engineers\, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement of implementing clever business logic: the algorithms\, the workflows\, the elegant domain models. But the success (or failure) of a service rarely hinges on its core logic alone. What really separates a fragile prototype from a resilient\, scalable system is everything that happens around that logic: the invisible scaffolding that shapes how a service behaves\, communicates\, and recovers when things go wrong. \nIn this session I’ll explore the often-overlooked aspects of building robust services. The decisions that make the difference between smooth operations and painful refactors months down the line. I’ll unpack how thoughtful design choices early on can pay dividends in maintainability\, observability\, and security later. Whether you’re building your first microservice or managing an ecosystem of services\, you’ll leave with practical ideas for designing services. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhy the non-domain aspects of a service are often what determine its long-term success\nHow to think holistically about design\, structure\, and reliability\nStrategies for evolving your services without introducing chaos\n\nAbout Paul: \nHusband\, father\, software engineer\, metaller\, I have been writing software for over 40 years and professionally for more than 25. In that time I have worked for\, and in\, all sorts of companies from two man startups to world famous investment banks and insurance companies. I have built and run three limited companies\, none of which made me a millionaire and two of which threatened my sanity on more than one occasion. \nI was a founding member of both SyncNorwich and Norfolk Developers\, two of the most successful tech and startup community groups in the East of England. I created and chaired the hugely successful Norfolk Developers Conference (nor(DEV):con) for seven years bringing in speakers and delegates in the sphere of software engineering from around the globe. \nI am currently a Software Engineering Team Lead at Bourne Leisure\, the owners of Haven holiday parks. I loathe the word Entrepreneur\, not least because I struggle to spell it and it reminds me of Del Boy from the 80s sitcom Only Fools and Horses. I see Entrepreneurship as a side effect of the creative process of problem solving\, rather than a career path in its own right. \nDespite having dealt with the world of business from directors of the board down\, I have kept both feet firmly on the ground\, even when my head has been in the clouds\, with healthy doses of Heavy Metal\, Science Fiction and Formula One and long hair until it started falling out in 2013. \nNow I can add author to the mix\, having written my first book\, So You Think You Can Lead a Team?\, based on 25 years of lessons\, mistakes\, and unexpected leadership journeys. \nOh\, and I love good tea too!\n——— \nThis is a great opportunity to learn\, share and discuss some of the most important topics related to software engineering we are facing\, so come along with your thoughts\, concerns\, questions and ideas to make this talk as interactive as possible. \nAll levels welcome – no need to bring your laptop as this is a non hands-on session. \nFood and Drinks\nPizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by Codurance\, with vegetarian and vegan options available. \nVenue Host\nOur venue host is The Bradfield Centre\, managed by Mantle Space. A huge thank you as always to the team for sponsoring the space. \nWant to bring a friend? Great! Just ask them to RSVP so we know they are coming. \nWe want to hear from YOU!\nThe community is for you so please complete this short anonymous form to tell us what you want to get out of the group so we can curate events that meet your interests and preferences.
URL:https://cambridgesciencepark.co.uk/calendar-event/beyond-the-code-designing-services-that-stand-the-test-of-time-2/
LOCATION:The Bradfield Centre\, 184 Cambridge Science Park Milton Rd\, Cambridge\, CB4 0GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking & Collaboration
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