Steve Smith: Domain-Driven Design and Architecture

In this podcast episode, Steve Smith shares his expertise in Domain-Driven Design and Architecture, helping companies deliver quality software quickly while avoiding technical debt. As founder of NimblePros and with notable clients such as Microsoft, Quicken Loans, and Celina Insurance, Steve aims to amplify the value of existing development teams by coaching them on efficient software development practices.

The episode delves into Steve's thoughts on Domain-Driven Design, which is the practice of breaking down complex software problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. He shares key concepts of the practice, its history, and why it is beneficial to have a bounded context per application deployed. The episode also covers the importance of having historical records that provide snapshot data at specific times, as well as an explanation of clean architecture with a focus on its implementation using infrastructure projects with multiple dependencies.

Aside from sharing his expertise, Steve also provides recommendations for further learning, such as his coaching platform for developers through devbetter.com. Overall, the episode offers valuable insights for both new and experienced developers on efficient software development practices.

This podcast is sponsored by Clear Measure and can be accessed through the link provided to access the show notes and other episodes.