O'Reilly Software

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A look at the roles of architect and strategist, and how they help develop successful technology strategies for business. I should start by saying this section does not offer a treatise on how to do architecture. It's a given that we must design a system, including a local software architecture, that actually runs, that is "solid."

Strategy 100

Strategy Architecture Technology Technology 100

Strategic Tech

MARCH 16, 2021

There are a few qualities that differentiate average from high performing software engineering organisations. I believe that attitude towards the design of code and architecture is one of them. The same mindset should also be applied to architecture; involve the whole team and challenge the small details.

Software Engineering 80

Software Engineering Design Engineering Software 80

Strategic Tech

JULY 22, 2019

In Domain-Driven Design, a large system is decomposed into bounded contexts , which become natural boundaries in code as microservices and as teams in the organisation. This is the question I get asked the most, so I’ve put together this article describing a workshop recipe you can use. There is no shortcut to identifying good boundaries.

Design 76

Design Systems Strategy Processing 76

Smashing Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

And that in order to achieve this strategy implementing a culture of performance throughout the organization is a must. And once the teams started working off of the knowledge, it meant organizing performance-focused design and code reviews, training and education, plus providing tools and assets to support these ongoing efforts.

Website 126

Website Performance Google Media 126

Tasktop

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Scott Havens, Senior Director of Engineering at Mode Operandi, highlighted the benefits of event-based systems over legacy approaches, and how software architecture should be just as beautiful as the clothes on sale. Just look at how ugly that service-oriented architecture is!” He had a strategy. He laid out a mission.

DevOps 8

DevOps Education Innovation Metrics 8

Strategic Tech

APRIL 27, 2019

This organisational pattern can be mirrored in the software architecture, emphasising the sociotechnical nature of systems. While it is nice to go out of your way to please others, the resulting compromises to the software architecture can lead to dangerous sociotechnical side-effects.

Software Architecture 58

Software Architecture Architecture Government Design 58

Strategic Tech

AUGUST 1, 2019

Along with tangled code, this could mean a large scale coordination across many teams if the notifications approach changes. Training and Consulting If you are seeking help exploring your domain, designing your system, or training your teams, contact me for further information.

Architecture 40

Architecture Design Engineering Best Practices 40