Code Freeze 2025 | Back to the Future: Architecture and Design for the New Era

There is no doubt, as systems evolve, so does complexity. As software engineering advances, core engineering concepts grow increasingly indispensable. For Code Freeze 2025, we're reexamining the notion of "tried and true" in software design and architecture by developing anti-hype patterns. We’ll explore how the foundational principles that have guided engineering for decades are evolving to meet today's demands. The goal isn’t merely to revisit the past but to critically evaluate how classic methodologies stand up to modern challenges and assess how traditional principles are adapting to and fueling innovation.

From Domain-Driven Design to architectural patterns, we'll examine the basics of software engineering in a modern context. We’ll investigate innovative approaches, exploring how AI and AR complement or challenge core engineering practices. Look for tracks and workshops on topics like "DDD in the Age of APIs," "The Microservices Renaissance," "Functional Programming Resurgence," "Software Engineers: Wearing All Hats," "Low-Code/No-Code: Problem or Progress?" and "AI in Software Engineering: Agentic Progress.”

Join us as we step back into the future of software engineering, analyzing and potentially refining the core tenets of the field.

Stay tuned for event updates!