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Winning with Observability: Part 2

Aug 24, 2025 · 6 min read · Winning with Observability: Part 2 - Scaling, Modernization, and Maturity In Part 1, we explored how observability transforms culture and accelerates delivery. Now, in Part 2, we tackle scaling complex systems, navigating migrations, and building a m...

Winning with Observability Part 1 of 2: Culture and Speed

Aug 10, 2025 · 21 min read · Introduction Howdy! Welcome to the most practical deep dive you'll read on observability this year. All of your wildest dreams are about to come true. If you've been around the DevOps and SRE space, you've heard the term "observability" thrown aro...

One-Way vs. Two-Way Door Decisions

Aug 2, 2025 · 3 min read · Balancing Speed and Stability in System Design As a software architect, you make choices that shape systems for years. The “one-way vs. two-way door” framework from Jeff Bezos helps classify decisions by reversibility and impact. It keeps teams agile...

The anatomy of CI/CD Pipelines.

Apr 20, 2024 · 16 min read · Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of software development, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) have become cornerstone practices that ensure software quality and agility. CI/CD pipelines serve as the backbone of modern...

Documentation, the spinach of software development

Mar 16, 2024 · 8 min read · Introduction In software development, documentation is the spinach of coding—vital yet often sidelined. It's the unsung hero, the nutrient-rich foundation that sustains projects and teams. Imagine each software project accompanied by a precise recipe...