Evolutionary Database Architecture: Extending Schemas Without Breaking Production
How to evolve database schemas in high-throughput production environments without table locks, downtime, or breaking live clients using the Expand-Contract pattern.
Software Development
Measuring Engineering Velocity in the AI Era: Beyond Synthetic Churn and Vanity PRs
Why traditional engineering metrics like PR volume, commit frequency, and lines of code fail when AI enters the codebase—and the 4 authentic velocity metrics high-performing teams track instead.
Super Agile: A Shorter Feedback Loop for a Faster World
A practical evolution of Agile that uses one-week sprints to match today's accelerated, AI-driven feedback loops.
The Art of Gentle Engagement: A Better Way to Build Software
Gentle Engagement: a collaborative way of building software that keeps clients in control as requirements change.
The Hidden Cost of AI Coding: More Code, More Debt
AI-powered coding tools are accelerating development, but they’re also creating a surge in duplicated code and long-term maintenance burdens.
