The demands and techniques for building an application which can grow to succeed in a fast-changing market differ significantly from those required to consolidate that success and to continue growing and adapting over the long run.  We'll look at techniques for recovering from That Which Was Necessary™, including safely changing production applications, and navigating the pitfalls of long-term maintenance on significant products.

Join NationBuilder as we welcome Rick Bradley, Principal Engineer of Puppet Labs. Light appetizers, beer and wine will be served directly following the presentation.