The Complexity of Modern Systems
Building software is hard, and our systems are very complex these days.
2021-11-22
298 reads
Building software is hard, and our systems are very complex these days.
2021-11-22
298 reads
Using an API for data access can be good, but it can also be a performance problem if everyone uses it.
2021-11-17
640 reads
The process of building software for others involves lots of decisions. Ensuring that you are making good decisions can impact how others view your final product.
2021-09-27
186 reads
The idea of event driven, rather than tightly coupled architectures is one that Steve thinks data professionals should learn more about.
2021-09-10
257 reads
We use patterns in software development to make things easier. This is especially true in database changes. Steve reminds you that all solutions might have a downside of which you need to understand.
2021-09-08
164 reads
Trying to architect a new database system so that you don't outgrow it is a challenge, but the more you think about early, the better off you will be.
2021-08-30
174 reads
2021-08-21
347 reads
Some organizations see their IT organization as an expense, and not as valuable as it might otherwise be. Steve has a few comments on why this might not be a good idea, or a good place to work.
2021-08-13
234 reads
Steve wishes that Microsoft would follow some of their own advice on SQL Server development in their other software.
2021-08-04
236 reads
Building software in an enterprise is hard, and often, large organizations don't quite know how to do it.
2021-07-12
457 reads
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