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What caught my attention in the book Vibe Coding by Gene Kim and Steve Yegge is the idea that, as LLMs and coding agents change how we build software, control loops—tests, reviews, and other signals that tell you whether a change behaves as expected—should be faster and more inte…
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This post captures my current thinking on how LLMs are impacting software development, particularly around software quality and engineering discipline. My main observation: most of the best practices we've relied on for years are just as important—maybe even more so—in an LLM-ass…
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Years ago, the book Accelerate changed my view on software development and delivery fundamentally. Of course, there are its findings (dare I say 'revolutionary'?) on which technical and organisational factors drive high performance software delivery. But that is not what I want t…
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Context engineering shows interesting potential to ground documentation to actual code, or as how I sometimes refer to it: reality. Linking AI instruction files (CLAUDE.md, .rules, .cursorrules, etc) to development documentation may turn static docs into living resources. Each co…
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Making architectural decisions is one thing, but have you ever wondered how to make them more effective? Adding a Verification section to Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) can make the difference. This simple addition bridges the gap between theory and practice, making decisio…
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Teams adopt Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to document decisions, avoid revisiting settled matters, onboard newcomers, adapt to changing circumstances, and sharpen their thinking. However, there are several other valuable benefits that often go unnoticed. A clear decision p…
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Have you ever wondered if there are better ways to estimate work than using Story Points? Below is a potentially simpler, more effective method to prioritise and estimate your software development tasks that could save your team countless hours of debate and confusion. This mini-…
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To become a better writer consistently writing is essential. Mini-essays provide a practical approach. Mini-essays are short pieces of writing that focus on a single idea or topic. Key properties of Mini-Essays Length: Mini-essays are short, usually 100 to 300 words to avoid di…
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DDD (Domain Driven Design) is not tied to a particular programming paradigm and strategic and tactical design choices apply to the architecture and code level. This article was triggered by a talk that does not align with my thinking and experience with DDD and FP over the past y…
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In this brief article, I will discuss two insights from the book Fundamentals of Software Architecture: An Engineering Approach by Mark Richards and Neal Ford: the importance of negotiation in an architect's job and an effective communication approach. I will then offer a way on …