Layered architecture for REST APIs
Here, we describe a simple architectural model and a set of design patterns for implementing a REST-style web API. Some design details are specific to this API style, but many principles are broadly applicable....
Key aspects of software are not expressible in code
The most challenging aspect of software development is related to the evolution of software in the real world. Here are tactics to manage the Evolvable aspect....
Don’t pick the best tool for the job when choosing tech stack
When you find yourself comparing several viable options for tech stack, take a step back from technical considerations. Consider these three viewpoints instead: Competency, continuity, and consistency....
Structuring tests using Given-When-Then
Here we present a systematic structure for unit, integration and end-to-end tests....
Coupling and cohesion: Guiding principles for clear code
Improving code structure using coherent and loosely coupled modules....
5 Things Developers Should Know About Working with Designers
Without further ado, let’s go! 1. If something looks really simple it doesn’t mean it didn’t take a lot of effort to do. Simplicity is hard. I’m sure at some point you have thought to yourself “I could have done that!”. To be able to narrow something...
Cooking Good BBQ is Like Writing Good Software
Thoughts surrounding the similarities between executing a good BBQ and writing decent software....
