In association with KQCodes, ARC proudly presents the TechSocial Series. In October, we will be joined by Gustav Tschirschnitz from Red Bull Racing to talk about Ship Fast, Break Nothing - Automated Tooling for Engineering Quality at Scale.
A series of FREE, informal TALKS, DISCUSSION and PIZZA! Open to anyone interested in computational research methods, technology and innovation, this series covers a broad range of tools, programs, digital environments & language.
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Abstract
How do you ship code fast without breaking everything? The secret lies in automated tooling that catches issues before they become problems. This interactive session explores how Python and C++ ecosystems solve the eternal tension between speed and quality through orchestrated development workflows.
We'll journey through the complete automation stack - from local development tools (formatting, static analysis, package management) to team-scale systems (pre-commit hooks, CI/CD pipelines, and pull requests). Through live demonstrations, you'll see how tools like ruff, ty, and uv create different automation patterns than clang-format, clang-tidy, and vcpkg - and more importantly, how these tools integrate into bulletproof pipelines that let teams ship with confidence.
The talk contrasts how Python's convention-over-configuration philosophy enables rapid automation adoption, while C++'s flexibility-first approach creates different opportunities for custom tooling solutions. You'll see complete automated workflow implementations from scratch, learning practical strategies for building team buy-in around quality automation.
Whether you work in Python, C++, or other languages entirely, you'll leave with actionable knowledge about building automated development workflows that eliminate the speed-vs-quality tradeoff. The CI/CD patterns and automation principles apply broadly across technology stacks - because every team wants to ship fast and break nothing.
About the speaker
Gustav Tschirschnitz is a Senior Software Engineer at Red Bull Racing, where he develops high-performance simulation tools for designing race-winning Formula 1 cars. With a background in computational fluid dynamics and a focus on modern C++ and Python, his work spans numerical simulation, HPC, and software engineering. Previously, he led CFD solver development at Dive CAE, advancing particle-based simulation technology. He’s especially interested in Python and C++ tooling, DevOps, and bridging the gap between physics and code. Outside of work, Gustav enjoys a wide range of physical activities and is an avid reader.
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90 High Holborn
WC1V 6LJ
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