Decoupling Decoupled code is easy to change (ETC). Tell, don’t ask. Don’t chain method calls. Avoid global data. If it’s important enough to be global, wrap it in an API. Juggling The ...

You can’t write perfect software. Design By Contract (DBD) Check: Preconditions Postconditions Class Invariants If all prec...

🎯 Project Planning Session Overview We successfully planned the development of the Lazy Bird Broken System 1: Employee Directory - the first broken system in the educational project repository des...

The Power of Plain Text Keep knowledge in plain text. All software becomes legacy as soon as it is written. Mind the difference between human readable and human understandable. Shell Games...

The Essence of Good Design Good design is easier to change (ETC) than bad design. ETC is a value, not a rule. Always ask yourself: is it ETC? DRY - Don’t Repeat Yourself - The Evils of Dup...

1. It’s Your Life: You have agency. Do it!!! Think beyond the problem. Consider the bigger picture. Take responsibility of the code. 2. The Cat Ate My Source Code The greatest of all w...

User Directory - Design Document v1.0 Domain Description Employee directory system demonstrating database indexing optimization through a relatable, intuitive interface that users expect to be fa...

Project Overview The Lazy Bird Project is a repository of intentionally broken but complete systems designed for educational purposes and hiring assessments. Rather than studying problems in isola...

Lazy Bird Project Rationale After 10 years of experience working as a software engineer, I’ve worked with a wide range of different technologies. Mobile (iOS and Android), Backend, Frontend, Embe...

The Pragmatic Programmer It’s been a while since I started reading the classic The Pragmatic Programmer, by David Thomas and Andrew Hunt. It has been a fascinating journey to read it after more t...