Lessons Learned From Maintaining SDK in Python for Three Years
The talk
Schedule
Room: Room 203
April 4
12:00–12:25
Abstract
Let’s see how to build an SDK that works for years and is used by other developers. We’ll learn which patterns actually work, how mistakes made in the early stage affect the software years later, and how to make sure we don’t break users’ code when introducing changes.
Prerequisites
Some experience in IT (2+ years) and interest in maintaing software that other programmers use
Description
Designing SDKs is much different than designing business applications. Let’s see how to build software that works for years and is used by other developers. We’ll learn how design patterns work in real life, how mistakes made in the early stage affect the software years later, and how to refactor the library without breaking users.
Content:
- How Metis SDK works and what it provides
- Why it’s hard to maintain things for years and what can break
- How to refactor without breaking users
Learning points:
- Biggest differences between SDK and business applications
- Patterns for effective software development
- Tools and solutions for testing SDKs
- Cookbook for designing long-lasting libraries
