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Non-Functional Requirements For The Win!

In the rush to deliver features, Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) are often overlooked, yet they are crucial for ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in modern software systems. This session dives deep into Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)—key metrics that help teams define, measure, and improve software quality.

We’ll explore how load testing can be used for right-sizing infrastructure and how metric management enables early detection of scale issues before they impact users. Attendees will gain practical insights into building resilient systems that meet both business expectations and operational goals.

Key Topics Covered

• Understanding SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs – Defining and tracking performance, availability, and reliability.
• Load Testing Strategies – Tools and techniques for right-sizing infrastructure.
• Proactive Metric Management – Detecting early warning signs of scaling issues.
• Observability & Monitoring – Implementing logging, tracing, and alerting best practices.
• Balancing Functional and Non-Functional Requirements – Ensuring system stability without compromising development speed.

Who Should Attend?

• Software Architects & Engineers ensuring applications meet performance and reliability goals.
• SREs & DevOps Engineers focused on monitoring and scaling production environments.
• Product Managers & Engineering Leaders seeking to align technical performance with business expectations.
• QA & Performance Testers looking to improve system validation strategies.

Join us to rethink the importance of NFRs and learn how to build software that doesn’t just work—but works well, at scale, and under load.