Reflections on Software Performance An Article by Nelson Elhage blog.nelhage.com Performance is a feature Performance changes how users use software Performance needs effort throughout a project’s lifecycle Architecture strongly impacts performance Performance isn’t just about hot spots Performant foundations simplify architecture …we underrate performance when designing and building software. We have become accustomed to casually giving up factors of two or ten or more with our choices of tools and libraries, without asking if the benefits are worth it. performancesoftware
The Side View #17: Susan Ingham & Chris Andrews An Episode thesideview.co In this episode, we talk about the work of architect, builder, and design theorist Christopher Alexander. Joining us are two of Alexander’s former students, Susan Ingham and Chris Andrews. They talk about their philosophy of architecture and their program, Building Beauty, which offers a post-graduate diploma in architecture based around Alexander's ideas. The Timeless Way of Building architecturebeauty