This year's outstanding line-up includes: -- Mary Poppendieck: Author, Lecturer and Lean Software Expert The Software Development Pendulum: Why Agile? In a keynote address scheduled for Monday, March 19, from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm, Poppendieck will explore the history of software development, tracing the pendulum of accepted practice as it swings from one extreme to the other. She will examine examples of truly excellent software development practices, and discuss where they fit on the pendulum's path. -- Brian Harry: Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Software Development at Microsoft: An Inside Look at Building Visual Studio 2005 On Monday, March 19, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Harry will give attendees a behind-the-scenes tour of software development at Microsoft. Learn how his team developed Visual Studio 2005 and built the Team Foundation Server, and find out how they created a virtuous cycle of software innovation. -- Robert C. Martin: President/CEO, ObjectMentor Craftsmanship and the Problem of Productivity: Secrets for Going Fast Without Making a Mess Many believe that speed is what separates good programmers from the pack.
