Blueprints of Tomorrow

Designing Software for Generations Ahead

Abdulhafeez Bello

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English

Plexity Digital
12 June 2021

Research & development management; Systems analysis & design

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In the relentless churn of the tech industry, where products are deprecated and languages fade into obsolescence, software is often treated as a disposable commodity. Yet, it has become the defining infrastructure of our civilization the invisible architecture powering commerce, communication, and governance. This paradox lies at the heart of ""Blueprints of Tomorrow,"" a visionary work that reframes the act of coding not as a technical task for the present, but as a profound generational responsibility. We are not merely solving immediate problems; we are constructing the very bedrock upon which future societies will be built.

This book moves beyond the transient specifics of frameworks and syntax to confront a more enduring question: what legacy will our code leave? It makes a compelling case for a new ethos in technology one of stewardship, humility, and long-term thinking. Through insightful reflections on human-centered design, ethical AI, sustainable systems, and global collaboration, the narrative invites engineers, designers, and policymakers to see their work as part of a larger human story. It challenges the cult of short-termism, arguing that we must balance the breakneck speed of innovation with the sober responsibility of care. How do we create systems that are resilient enough to endure beyond our lifetimes? What values must we embed within our algorithms and architectures? How do we design for adaptability, ensuring our digital creations can be reinterpreted and improved by those who come next?""Blueprints of Tomorrow"" is both a philosophical manifesto and a practical call to action. It is an invitation to participate in a crucial conversation, urging us to draft the blueprints for our future with wisdom, care, and a vision that extends far beyond the next quarterly report. The future is not something that happens to us; it is something we build, line by line, commit by commit. This book provides the foundational principles to ensure we build it well.

By: Abdulhafeez Bello
Imprint: Plexity Digital
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9787291337848
ISBN 10: 7291337844
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 12 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active