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A "greenfield project" is used as a highlight in software engineering job offers. On the contrary, a
"legacy project" is considered a nightmare that nobody would choose for willingly. Yet the
moment our fingers touch the keyboard, we are creating exactly that - our legacy.
Often with a sense of purpose and pride towards our own creation, while at the same time cursing the legacy
left by others. How is it that even with the best intentions, systems tend to turn into a
Frankenstein monstrosity? How can we, software engineers and architects, reduce the rot of our
applications?
We can't build with a fully future-proof design, but we can make it age slower. I will
discuss how to separate essential complexity of a problem from accidental complexity
introduced by technology, people and communication, and show ways to manage the latter.
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel @ youtube.com/@DevoxxForever
Subscribe to LinkedIn @ linkedin.com/company/voxxed-days-amsterdam
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A "greenfield project" is used as a highlight in software engineering job offers. On the contrary, a
"legacy project" is considered a nightmare that nobody would choose for willingly. Yet the
moment our fingers touch the keyboard, we are creating exactly that - our legacy.
Often with a sense of purpose and pride towards our own creation, while at the same time cursing the legacy
left by others. How is it that even with the best intentions, systems tend to turn into a
Frankenstein monstrosity? How can we, software engineers and architects, reduce the rot of our
applications?
We can't build with a fully future-proof design, but we can make it age slower. I will
discuss how to separate essential complexity of a problem from accidental complexity
introduced by technology, people and communication, and show ways to manage the latter.
![[VDBUH2026] Victor Botan - Scaling the Future: Lakehouse Architecture and OpenSource Collaboration](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lW6VqE3HMvQ/mqdefault.jpg "[VDBUH2026] Victor Botan - Scaling the Future: Lakehouse Architecture and OpenSource Collaboration
Modern data platforms demand scalability, flexibility, and interoperability—capabilities that traditional architectures often fail to deliver. The lakehouse paradigm bridges this gap by combining the strengths of data lakes and data warehouses into a unified, performant system.
This talk explores how open source technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Apache Iceberg enable scalable lakehouse architectures. It also highlights the strategic value of contributing back to these ecosystems—driving innovation, improving reliability, and shaping the future of data engineering. Attendees will leave with practical insights on building resilient data platforms and leveraging open source as a force multiplier.")
