World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Resolving technical debts in software architecture

Carola Lilienthal

Why do fast-moving software projects inevitably hit a speed wall? Discover how aligning architecture with human cognitive science can eliminate structural debt and permanently restore your team's development velocity.

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