architecture

2026-03-29 • 1 min read

Notes on "Dear Architects" podcast episode: "Why AI is the Third Coming of Domain-Driven Design". The title is only a small part of the episode. My main takeaway is that, because AI changes the medium of communication to natural language, precise ubiquitous language will matter e…

2026-03-11 • 10 min read

LLMs can draw diagrams, but you get better results with a conceptual model, a validation loop, and a lightweight verification pass against the codebase than with free-form diagramming. I used the C4 model extensively to map architecture landscapes. Last week I saw an opportunity …

2026-02-04 • 3 min read

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…

2026-01-27 • 3 min read

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…

2024-12-11 • 6 min read

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…

2024-11-27 • 3 min read

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…

2023-11-28 • 3 min read

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 …