AI exposes bottlenecks in manual review, vague requirements and outdated validation models.
This article explains how spec-driven development, architectural truth models and agentic CI/CD pipelines reshape delivery for the AI era.
Architects aren’t stage-gate gatekeepers anymore. Your first deliverable isn’t a diagram; it’s a discoverable repository that teams can reuse: vision, standards, decision records, and reusable Solution Building Blocks and SADs. Build a golden path that scales your impact from one squad to the whole organisation—without becoming the bottleneck.
Transitioning into a software architecture role can be both challenging and rewarding. In “Journey into Software Architecture: A Practical Guide for New Architects,” I share my personal experiences and key insights to help you navigate this path. Discover the importance of the C4 model, understand the distinct responsibilities of different architectural roles, and learn practical tips to succeed. This guide is designed to provide actionable advice for anyone stepping into the world of software architecture.
Applying critical thinking in software design, application architecture, and business analysis is crucial for developing robust, scalable, and effective solutions. Here are some tools and practices that can help in fostering critical thinking in these domains.
Why do I insist on designing APIs first before any code is written. Read my journey
What is the outbox pattern? It is when a request or the event processor performs its database transaction operation but does not publish the occurred event afterwards. Instead, during the database transaction, a record or multiple records are inserted into a dedicated database table, the outbox table, which holds the records which you want to publish to a… Read More »
Intro So you have learned (see my prevoius posts/videos) about the pros and cons of event-driven architecture, and you are still are looking to start your journey by either incrementally strangling an existing system or using EDA for a greenfield project. In this post, I will introduce you to the concept of a broker and run you through… Read More »
Six reasons why you, and your company should adopt an API first approach. And why they are critical to your company’s future.??