@mikehogan

AI Coding has turned me into a "commenter"

Aug 25, 2024 · 2 min read · I've always hated comments in code. "micro-comments" I mean - things that explain function implementation. They quickly go out of date. No to micro-comments. As I spend more time with AI coding assistants though, I'm starting to see value in adding v...

Exploratory Programming: Refining a domain model by building a custom workbench to visualise it

Jul 30, 2024 · 8 min read · I love domain modeling. Trying to capture the essential rules of a domain in a coherent model is a fun puzzle to solve. The only way I can do it, is through iteration. And the way I like to assess each iteration, I found, is through a visual medium. ...

A super simple Pricing Engine

Jul 12, 2024 · 5 min read · As simple as possible, and no simpler Customers of Breezbook want pricing rules to support their business. Bookings tomorrow should be cheaper (or more expensive) than bookings today. Weekends, nights and holidays should be more expensive. Offers are...

Proof that keeping a dev diary is worth it

Jul 1, 2024 · 2 min read · This initially started out as an experiment, detailed in the first section of this post. Proof that the experiment was successful follows in the later sections. An experiment for devs to try. I started keeping a "dev diary" while working on Breezboo...

The Power of Bounded Contexts in Software Development: A Journey of Discovery

Jul 1, 2024 · 3 min read · In the realm of software development, one of the most impactful discoveries in any build is identifying the right bounded contexts. This approach allows developers to focus on excellently implementing each concern with a model fully germane to that s...