This article: Describes a poor customer experience created by poorly implemented distributed systems. Illustrates the complexity and interconnectedness of the multiple business entities that participate in a single retail transaction. 1140 words, estimated reading...
This is the first in a series of articles on low-code. This article explains: What is meant by the term Low-Code? Why early attempts to automate software development weren’t fully successful. How Low-Code adds efficiencies to the development of customized software...
This article explains: The benefits of using Heroku as a platform for new products. Why a startup organization’s application will probably outgrow Heroku. The three specific signs that it’s time to evaluate the benefits of migrating from Heroku. 834 words, estimated...
This article: Explains how a small development organization can benefit from having a different team member perform as a Rotating Quality Assurance (QA) Lead for each sprint. The roles and responsibilities of a Rotating QA Lead. 434 words, estimated reading time 2...
A recent article in the NY Times takes Google to task for employing a “shadow” workforce of temps. It’s not a nuanced piece of business journalism and I take exception to many of its implied conclusions. Here are some of my criticisms and I encourage others in our...
This article is the second part of a two-part article. For lessons 1-4, see Part 1. A quick recap of Part 1’s key points follows. Fast growth is a great problem to have. You may be experiencing viral success, attracting new investment, or successfully pivoting to a...
