Residuality: A Paradigm Shift (Part 1)

Barry O'Reilly is the Founder of Black Tulip Technology and the inventor of Residuality Theory. In today’s podcast, we discuss his journey in questioning mainstream software architecture. O'Reilly explains his realization that real-world software development often diverges from theoretical models.

He details his path toward formulating Residuality Theory, driven by observing patterns in successful architectures that emerged from stressed models rather than fixed requirements. This led him to pursue a PhD to scientifically verify his observations, encountering initial skepticism before gaining acceptance, particularly among developers.

The conversation touches upon the fundamental problem of designing static software for a constantly evolving environment and how Residuality Theory offers a different perspective by considering a system's possibilities across time.

Table of Contents

• Podcast with Barry O’Reilly

  • From Industry Practice to Academic Inquiry

  • The Influence of Taleb and the Comfort of Stories

  • A Call for Scientific Rigor

  • Initial Resistance and Gradual Acceptance

  • Academic Grounding and Developer Engagement

  • Static Software in a Dynamic World

  • The Emergence of Residuality

  • Looking Ahead: Residuality vs. Risk Management

• Podcast - Part 1

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