Wardley Maps is a technique for visualizing and understanding the evolution of systems, services, and development teams. It is a valuable tool for software developers to identify the key components of a system and understand how they change over time.
In this talk, I will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of Wardley Maps and the process of creating a map for a software system. I will also discuss how Wardley Maps can be used to identify opportunities for innovation and how to use it for communicating the current state and future direction of your system.
I provide examples of how I use Wardley Maps in real-world software development projects, and how I derive strategic decisions from them. Although Wardley Maps is not a silver bullet, it may be a useful technique in your toolbox where you need a bird’s eye view of your system and discuss ideas for its evolution with others – especially businesspeople.
