Shai YallinApr 5, 20227 minThe Anatomy Of A Rotten CodebaseCode rots because we build too many features, too fast. Emergent Design is an effective way to fight code rot and make change easier.
Shai YallinJan 5, 20229 minCase Study: Versatile CraneView RefactoringHow I helped Versatile remove fear of change in a key subsystem by introducing TDD and refactoring to Hexagonal Architecture.
Shai YallinNov 23, 20216 minYour Software as a KitchenWhen there are too many dirty pots and plates in the sink, it's impossible to clean them. It's the same with software and technical debt.
Shai YallinApr 22, 20213 minLitany Against Fear of ChangeWritten 56 years ago, the Litany Against Fear plays an important part in the novel Dune, allowing the protagonist to overcome his...
Shai YallinFeb 1, 20216 minPermanent PrototypesPrototypes are a lie; when it's good enough for production, it *becomes* production. Here's how to make them easily maintainable.
Shai YallinDec 16, 20203 minIt's all about the maintenance, dummyWriting features we might need in the future is not only a waste of time, it makes your software harder to maintain.