One of the most important recurring technical themes I explore in Human Software is how chronic underinvestment in core legacy systems, in favour of either… Read More »Legacy Systems and the Cost of Hidden Technical Debt
As we get closer to winter, our thoughts naturally turn to comfort, to the season of merriment and relaxation and, of course, home. But feelings… Read More »When It Feels Like You’re Going Home
When I look at my career trajectory, it’s a bit like a misfiring rocket. I started as a passionate techie, then became a stone-cold contractor,… Read More »Why Did I Write a Novel about IT and Software Engineering?
Yesterday I pushed the button on the pre-order for the Kindle Edition of HUMAN SOFTWARE: A Life in I.T. You can get it here and… Read More »HUMAN SOFTWARE: Kindle Edition available for Pre-Order