'Winter hats go with winter coats', and 'supporters instead of jailers'.
In my journey through various workplaces, I’ve noticed recurring problems that seem to plague most companies. Two issues stand out prominently: the pervasive presence of office politics and the diminishing capability of companies over time.
Read more…A vision for Web 5
Hype cycles in tech rarely translate to significant changes in our lifestyle. Technology is a wide topic, but let’s focus on information systems today, and leave energy, food, water, health, and other important topics for another time.
Read more…Interdependencies in your system of work, and how not to evaluate software practices
I hear of people saying their team tried Trunk-Based Development, and decided they didn’t find it beneficial after a couple of months. I’m not going to war about the benefits of Trunk-Based Development today, even if I do love this practice.
Read more…So you think you work in a team
I had a discussion on Twitter yesterday about whether a software development team should restrict the freedom of its members, and enforce shared approaches and ways of working. I and others were adamant that yes, this should absolutely be the case. Others were horrified, saying this is everything that’s wrong with our industry.
Read more…My belief system for software product development
Running a software product development company is complex. People, processes, products, technologies, and operations are all crucially important, and interdependent.
You need to identify a job people struggle with, create a product that addresses it well, price and market it appropriately, defend it against competitors, and react to market changes, all while making a profit.
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