Hardware Podcasts

Scaling Agile

The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast · 5 Dec 2023 · 46m

What this episode covers

Hosts Jeff Gable and Luca Njani discuss the challenges of scaling agile methodologies in large embedded product organizations, focusing on managing inescapable dependencies between cross-functional teams. They argue that the primary goal of scaling is to minimize coupling and risk by designing stable, high-level interfaces, such as hardware abstraction layers or specific API services, rather than forcing tight integration. The conversation emphasizes that interface stability and skill distribution should dictate where team boundaries are drawn to avoid 'parasitic communication' and unnecessary handoffs.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Superbird, Oracle
Also
Jeff Gable, Luca Njani, Matt Cole, SAFE, Maria DB

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