We are thrilled to welcome the Java community to the 183rd JUG Saxony Meetup at our office in Jena! As a long-standing sustaining member of Java User Group Saxony, Xceptance is hosting this exciting evening focused on modern software architecture and pragmatic quality reviews.

(Please note: The presentation will be held in German.)

Talk: Evaluating Software Architecture in the Team on Your Own – With LASR in an Afternoon

Architecture reviews make it possible to identify weaknesses and risks in software solutions early, validate architectural decisions, and evaluate targeted improvement measures. While traditional analysis methods in this field are solid, they often come across as overly academic, heavyweight, and almost ceremonial in fast-paced software projects.

In this interactive talk, Stefan Zörner introduces LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews), a pragmatic and lightweight methodology. Teams can immediately apply LASR to review their software systems independently without external consultants and achieve actionable, presentable findings in just a few hours. The approach captures the essence of established evaluation methods and provides a clear workflow through a review, including optional deep-dive areas for higher confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• What software architecture reviews are, their triggers, and common approaches
• Challenges that traditional evaluation methods bring to practice
• What a lightweight review looks like in concrete steps
• How to independently and effectively conduct such reviews within your own team

About the Speaker

Stefan Zörner is a software architect at embarc Software Consulting GmbH in Hamburg. He supports engineering teams in architectural design, implementation challenges, and structured reviews. He regularly shares his knowledge and experience in conference talks, articles, and workshops. Stefan is the author of the well-known book "Softwarearchitekturen dokumentieren und kommunizieren" (Hanser) and co-author of "Software-Systeme reviewen mit dem Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews – LASR" (Leanpub).

Book Raffle & Networking

As a special bonus, prize sponsor mitp Verlag is providing three IT books to be raffled off among all attendees:

• "KI-Projekte programmieren mit Python" by Michael Weigend
• "Netzwerke" by Eric Amberg & Daniel Schmid
• "Clean Craftsmanship" by Robert C. Martin

Following the talk, there will be plenty of time to enjoy drinks 🍺☕🥤 and snacks, dive into discussions, and connect with fellow developers and architects from the regional tech community.

For full event details and downloads, please visit the official JUG Saxony event page.