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Thought Leadership

We discuss, analyze, and research the latest trends and topics in system design and software development.

The Rise of Modern Software Architects

The Software Architect role is undergoing foundational changes and significant evolution. In this article, we dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding this role and illuminate the shifting dynamics that are shaping the future of modern software architecture.

Sitting at the Intersection of Multiple Tech Trends

Multiple tech trends are creating the optimal conditions for another massive shift in how we build and consume software products.

How to Win the AI Developer Tools Arms Race

AI alone can't disrupt a business, the companies that survive and thrive are the ones that are using the technology to solve real problems.

My Start-Up Story: an Atypical CEO and a Backend Design Problem

I’m not the typical tech founder and CEO. But after seeing firsthand the challenges that development teams face when it comes to communication and collaboration, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution.

AI will Transform System Architecture Design and Management

Even the most talented and experienced developers come across several challenges when designing a system architecture or managing a large distributed system. AI can help with that.

Things About Whiteboards I Won’t Miss

Whiteboards have their uses but unless you have a diagram that’s accurate, interactive, and connected to your code and platform, you’ll still encounter issues with information gaps and misunderstandings.

Post-pandemic Remote Work and the Developer Experience

Recently, there has been an outpouring of commentary from CEOs in tech on the need to return to the office. We did a deep dive into how beneficial (or not) this would be for the productivity of developer teams.

How to take the Pain out of Architecture Documentation

A well-documented architecture can be the difference between a project that succeeds and one that fails. However, it requires a significant and ongoing investment in time and effort. Can it be made to be less painful?

Habits of High-Functioning Distributed Software Teams

Performant teams are what often make or break a tech company: there is a wide gap between ‘elite’ teams and the bottom 50%. Here are 5 best practices elite teams are using.

‘Visual’ is the New Global Development Language

Communication is usually the hardest part of any software developer’s job, especially when working on distributed systems. We look at the rise of visual collaboration tools and the next evolution phase for dev tools.