Building Large-Scale, Modular Software
In this session, SpringSource dm Server Project Lead Rob Harrop and SpringSource Distinguished Engineer Glyn Normington will discuss the design and implementation of large-scale, modular software using the dm Server as a case study.
Topics covered will include:
- Designing for modularity: responsibility driven design
- Reliability and serviceability
- Environmental issues
- Systems, layering, subsystems, modules, and dependencies
- Conceptual integrity and convergence
- The use of formal methods and multiple models
- Concurrency
- Causally Connected Self Representation (CCSR) concepts
Attendees should have an intermediate understanding of Java SE, design patterns and common architectural challenges.
About Rob Harrop
Rob Harrop is a respected speaker, author, entrepreneur and technologist.
As Lead Engineer of SpringSource dm Server, Rob is driving SpringSource's enterprise middleware product line and ensuring that the company continues to deliver high-performance, highly scalable
enterprise soutions. With a thorough knowledge of both Java and .NET, Rob has successfully deployed projects across both platforms. He has
extensive experience across a variety of sectors, in particular banking,retail and government. Prior to joining SpringSource, he co-founded UK-based software company Cake Solutions Limited and worked as Lead Developer for a successful dotcom start-up.
Rob is the author of five books, including Pro Spring, a widely acclaimed, comprehensive resource on the Spring Framework.
Rob is a member of the JCP and is involved in the JSR-255 Expert Group for JMX 2.0. Rob is an experienced, highly-sought after, technical speaker who can communicate complex topics in a way that any developer can understand. Over the past 3-4 years, Rob has also presented at JavaOne, QCon, AOSD, The Spring Experience, SpringONE, OSCon, and OreDev on a variety of topics to rave reviews.
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