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
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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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