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Modernizing Data: From Relational Databases to Polyglot Persistence
I’ve done several blog posts on modernization recently, with a big focus on transitioning older applications to be repurposed for the...
Craig Risi
9 hours ago4 min read

AI Coding Technologies and how to best use them
Artificial Intelligence has transformed software development by enhancing productivity, code quality, and automation. Initially, AI in...
Craig Risi
Mar 85 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 8 – Testing Strategies for Serverless
Serverless applications present unique challenges for testing, given their event-driven nature and heavy reliance on managed cloud...
Craig Risi
Feb 135 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 7 – Best Practices for operating and maintaining a serverless stack
Serverless applications are inherently distributed, often integrating multiple services and resources across cloud environments. One of...
Craig Risi
Feb 74 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 6 – Best practices for implementing a serverless stack
In my previous article , we explored the foundational considerations for modernizing to a serverless stack, focusing on how to evaluate...
Craig Risi
Jan 247 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 5 – Considerations for transitioning to a serverless stack
At the end of 2024, I began exploring various steps toward modernization, and as we move into the new year, I will focus specifically on...
Craig Risi
Jan 107 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 4 – Final steps of technical modernization preparation for your legacy application
In my last post, I started looking at the technical steps for preparation of technical modernization. It was a lot to cover, so I split...
Craig Risi
Dec 20, 202412 min read

The Journey to Modernization – Part 3 – Preparing a legacy application for technical modernization
In this series, we’ve looked at what to look at when approaching modernization  and the importance of approaching modernization from a...
Craig Risi
Dec 14, 20249 min read

The Journey to Modernization – Part 2– Why you should embrace continuous modernization
This is the second of a multi-part blog series on modernization. In the first post, Â I discussed what needs to be modernized and the...
Craig Risi
Dec 6, 20248 min read


The Journey to Modernization – Part 1 – What to Modernize
I’ve spent much of this year confronting the challenge of modernizing older, potentially legacy applications—a task that resonates with...
Craig Risi
Nov 29, 20244 min read


Compilation Speed in application development
In recent weeks, I've had several intriguing discussions with colleagues and peers about how the choice of programming language and...
Craig Risi
Nov 8, 20249 min read


Is domain knowledge important for software engineers?
When it comes to performing technical work—such as designing, building, and testing software—the primary focus should generally be on an...
Craig Risi
Nov 1, 20249 min read


Securing Data in your code
In my  last post , I looked at some tips on how to write more secure code. However, it’s not just code alone that developers need to...
Craig Risi
Oct 4, 20246 min read


Tips to making your code more secure
Security is not something we can ever take for granted and no matter how secure a company’s infrastructure and firewalls are, a security...
Craig Risi
Sep 27, 20248 min read


The Pros and Cons of Using Pact for Contract Testing
In my previous blog post , I spoke about the importance of Contract Testing in the software development space. A tool that can assist in...
Craig Risi
Sep 14, 20248 min read


Contract Testing – what is it and why do you need it
Testing is a multilayered engineering activity required at many levels in the software architecture and development process. However, as...
Craig Risi
Aug 30, 202411 min read


Pros and Cons of Different Tools - Grafana
In any development and testing environment, observability and visibility are essential for ensuring software quality and efficiency. Many...
Craig Risi
Aug 16, 202410 min read

Integrating User Stories and Requirements
I’ve spent the last two blog posts (here and here) focusing on the importance of requirements in software delivery. Something very...
Craig Risi
Jul 19, 20248 min read


What information is required to make a software requirement effective
I spoke last time about the importance of getting good requirements for software and the invaluable role it can play in improving your...
Craig Risi
Jul 12, 20248 min read


The importance of having detailed technical requirements in software development
Over the past few weeks, I've had several discussions with teams about the details in their user stories and the existence of proper...
Craig Risi
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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