Are design patterns still relevant?
Design patterns Years and years ago when everyone where developing desktop and client server applications there where no frameworks in place.
Category Archives: Opinions & Observations
Microservices should control the UI
In previous articles I discussed the different ways a use case can be broken down into services. In the following article I will extend on that and show how the back-end should drive your front-end.
Volatility based decomposition for Microservices
The following method of decomposing a system I learned back in 2013 while being employed at my previous employer and I saw the immense benefits it had on the organization, it is called volatility based decomposition, it is way to break a system up into components that can absorb change and result in a stable… Read More »
Functional decomposition for Microservices
Functional decomposition is a way to decompose \ break down a system into its most simplistic components and functions for rapid application development.
The hidden monolith.
The hidden monolith I decided to start an article based on the “Hidden monolith”. Micro-services are the latest architecture style that everyone is employing. Often companies hear the new buzz word “Micro services” and say – “We must do that” … and when you start to analyze their system you realize… they got it a… Read More »
Is an agile process possible without agile software?
What is this buzz word, Agile? When we think agile we think of software processes and being able to change the direction of R & D or a project at a rapid pace to allow for the customization of software or the development cycle to provide rapid software features to a client through the act of… Read More »
Why you need a software architect.
In the following post I will show why you need a dedicated software architect by drawing some parallels to actual architects from the building industry to show why you need a software architect.
Beware of the ‘COOL’.
The word ‘COOL’ will be used to describe the latest tech hype item in the article below. Often I see the ‘COOL’ – coding features / models, components, technology or applications being used simply cause its the latest ‘COOL’ thing around.
Architecture considerations
Below are the concerns of the architect. There are many concerns and many different types of architects responsible for the concerns at different levels.
What is architecture?, what is design?
Architecture vs Design Often people look at these two topics – architecture and design and think the two look similar and so they can be done by the same individual. As a result the role of technical lead and architect gets merged.
Considerations for GDPR in system design
GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation is a European law relating to the security and data privacy of an individuals information relating to his identity. The law will come in effect on 25 May 2018.
Will coding standards save your project?
As developers we are taught that the lack of process and coding standards are the reason for project failures. The majority of us blindly believe it without really examining if this is the truth. Let me take you on a trip down the rabbit hole and let’s explore the truth of the matter.
The cowboy coder.
Sometimes you meet a coder from the wild west. He is highly prized by business and despised by his peers – enter the cowboy coder!
Being a team guru.
When I am referring to the team guru. I am referring to the lead developer that is responsible for the skills, education and technical well being of his team and project. There is a skill that a team lead has to continuously work on. This skill has its roots based in knowledge and experience but this skill… Read More »
My week of TOGAF training.
I spent the last week on a TOGAF 9.1 course in the hope that it will assist me with furthering my career by moving out of the developer role and moving myself further down the road to become a security / infrastructure architect – roles that I already partially fulfill. Why? After 19 years of coding I… Read More »