A Deep Dive into Architecture, Functional Programming, and Dependency Injection with Mark Seemann

Podcast with Mark Seemann: Software Architecture, Dependency Injection, and Functional Programming In this episode, I sit down with renowned author and software architect Mark Seemann to explore key topics in modern software development! From the foundational principles of well-designed architecture to the evolution of Dependency Injection and the rise of functional programming, Mark offers deep insights into the world of software craftsmanship. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 - Elegant Introduction 1:51 - The Foundational Principles of a Well-Designed Software Architecture 8:36 - Balancing Flexibility and Scalability in an Architecture 14:12 - How Much Should Developers Understand the Business? 17:41 - The Evolution of Software Architecture Over the Years 23:03 - From Monolith to Microservices or via Verca? 25:35 - Domain-Driven Design in Modern Software Architecture 29:10 - The Importance of Ubiquitous Language 33:11 - Aligning Architectural Decisions with Team Dynamics and Organizational Goals 37:30 - Is Dependency Injection a Silver Bullet? 40:34 - The Cost of Using Dependency Injection 47:13 - The Evolution of Dependency Injection 49:24 - Factories vs. Dependency Injection 53:19 - Common Pitfalls Developers Face When Applying Dependency Injection 1:01:05 - When Do You Have Too Many Dependencies? 1:04:05 - How Does Dependency Injection Fit into Functional Programming? 1:10:02 - The Real Value of Applying Functional Programming 1:14:20 - Functional Programming and Documentation 1:18:40 - Why F#? 1:25:50 - Why Aren’t Functional Programming Languages More Popular? 1:31:19 - When to Use F# Directly? 1:38:59 - What Inspired Mark to Write His Books on Software Development? 1:46:51 - Mark’s Thoughts on Writing Something New 1:50:40 - Turning Blog Posts Into a Book? 1:58:23 - The Story Behind the Second Edition of Dependency Injection 👉 Tune in to gain practical advice from Mark Seemann on how to align your software architecture with business goals, balance flexibility, and stay ahead of the evolving landscape of modern development! Don’t miss his thoughts on Domain-Driven Design, functional programming, and what developers often get wrong about Dependency Injection. #SoftwareArchitecture #DependencyInjection #FunctionalProgramming #DomainDrivenDesign #MarkSeemann #FSharp #Microservices