Having fun with Git

I recently read The Git Book. As I went through the Git Internals parts, it struck me how simple and…

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Offensive programming

How to make your code more concise and well-behaved at the same time Have you ever had an application that…

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Teaser: Bare-knuckle SOA

I’m working on this idea, and I don’t know if it appeals to you guys. I’d like your input on…

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How changing Java package names transformed my system architecture

Changing your perspective even a small amount can have profound effects on how you approach your system. Let’s say you’re…

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The Architecture Spike Kata

Do you know how to apply coding practices the technology stack that you use on a daily basis? Do you…

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How to start a Coding Dojo

I recently attended the XP Days Ukraine conference in a rainy, but beautiful and Christmas-decorated Kiev. I conducted a coding…

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How extreme is extreme programming?

The term Extreme Programming (XP) was coined in the nineties. Originally, it described a set of practices that have mostly…

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Can we replace requirement specification with better understanding?

On larger projects, I’ve always ended up resorting to writing down a lot of detailed specifications, many of which are…

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