The Language of Change
Following on from the discussion about Creating a Devops Culture, here’s a wonderful talk by Dave Snowden of Cynefin in which he covers many incredible… Read More »The Language of Change
Loving the Legacy Rabbit Hole
The great thing about legacy code is that it’s everywhere and it’s growing bigger by the day. This means infinite fun is to be had.… Read More »Loving the Legacy Rabbit Hole
Can Software Engineers Fix the World? Podcast with Gene Kim
As Mr Spock would say, “Fascinating” Star Trek gets a mention in this Screaming in the Cloud podcast discussion between Corey Quinn and Gene Kim… Read More »Can Software Engineers Fix the World? Podcast with Gene Kim
The Social Legacy of Code
When does legacy code first appear? How does working at the limits of our abilities (or when we are constrained) affect the quality and supportability… Read More »The Social Legacy of Code
Do You Still Need ITIL and ITSM?
Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) and its subset Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) are best practices that have grown to become essential foundations of corporate… Read More »Do You Still Need ITIL and ITSM?
Skating on Thin Ice
What do I want to do as a developer every morning when I sit down? I want to be able to achieve something. I want… Read More »Skating on Thin Ice
Lines of Code: How to Feel Good About Yourself
The human brain likes to be rewarded. We get a glow from improvement. The good news is that the tools that we have around us… Read More »Lines of Code: How to Feel Good About Yourself
When you code. Mean it.
So often we are confronted with the option of building or not building. Staring at a line of code. Complete the syntax, writing in automatic.… Read More »When you code. Mean it.
What Do You Need To Get Started in Software?
To get started in software you need two things. A good memory for useless details and an ability to see patterns in the things around… Read More »What Do You Need To Get Started in Software?
How Team Topologies Changes The Script
I first read Team Topologies in 2022 and was immediately impressed. It connected with me similarly to two great works by Gene Kim: The Phoenix… Read More »How Team Topologies Changes The Script