When stability is everything When you write code, make it future-proof. In many industries, the stability and consistency of a system are critical to business success. Yet, we require changes to be made without affecting stability. As a software developer, one is able to make strategic choices to optimise a Read more…
Someone will need to maintain your code Most of the effort in the software business goes into the maintenance of code that already exists Wietse Venema Most developers are generally not satisfied with being stuck in a job where they need to handle only support. The idea of a fresh Read more…
Slow systems and systems slowing down We all know the call from a client telling you that the software has become so slow, it’s unusable. Yesterday it was fine, but today it is a disaster. It’s not that the code has a life of its own, but reaches a tipping Read more…
Choosing to optimise for dynamic configuration In the last few years, dynamic configuration has become more important in software development architectural decisions. The reason for this is the need for business and product owners to be able to change the behaviour of a system without delay or deployment. In many Read more…