CaSE: Conversations about Software Engineering

Architecture Sensitivity Points; Interactions with AI Assistance

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In this episode of the CaSE Podcast, Sven Johann, Alex Heusingfeld, and Heinrich Hartmann dive into the concept of sensitivity points in software architecture, using the recent Volkswagen data leak as a striking example. They explore how seemingly minor architectural decisions and code changes can carry massive implications when balancing trade-offs like data privacy versus functionality.

The trio also discusses the growing impact of AI-assisted development, reflecting on practical experiences with tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

Birgitta Böckerler, AI Assistance beyond coding

Cursor IDE
Loveable
Massive data breach at VW
Sensitivity and Trade-Off Points in Software Architecture, chapter 7.2.
Peter Naur, Programming as Theory Building

Chapter Marks:
  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:01:57 VW data breach example
  • 00:05:45 What is a sensitivity point (SP)?
  • 00:13:10 SP: How serious are we with security requirements
  • 00:17:05 SP: Different stakeholder needs
  • 00:20:33 SP: The problem of getting stakeholders together
  • 00:25:46 SP: Applying this concept to data lineage?
  • 00:32:30 SP: Protecting critical lines of code
  • 00:36:38 SP: Engineering critical code protection
  • 00:41:57 AI assistance: it helps, if your are an expert
  • 00:45:32 AI: Being successful with a clear mental model and iterations
  • 00:54:33 AI: Larger code bases
  • 01:01:10 AI: Devil’s advocate and inspiration on design
  • 01:09:30 AI: Talking to the LLM for coding and writing
  • 01:15:35 AI: Non technical people creating code
  • 01:27:50 AI: Wrapping up
    • ...more
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