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Software Craftsmanship is a movement that advocates for the practice of software development as a craft. It emphasizes the importance of quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism in software development.
Dialectical materialism, as a philosophical and socio-political theory, doesn’t directly influence software craftsmanship or the practices of software crafters. However, some of the underlying principles of dialectical materialism can be metaphorically or conceptually applied to understand certain aspects of software craftsmanship. It’s important to note that these applications are more […]
The article from The Expert Editor, written by Brendan Brown, delves into the behaviors that signify true confidence in a person. It challenges the common misconception that confidence is about being loud or the center of attention, highlighting the quieter, more steady aspects of genuine self-assurance instead. Key Behaviors of […]
As companies evolve to adopt, integrate, and leverage software as the defining element of their success in the 21st century, a rash of processes and methodologies are vying for their product teams’ attention. In the worst cases, each discipline on these teams learns a different model: product management, design, and […]
The article from freeCodeCamp, authored by Maybell Obadoni, provides a detailed guide on how to write adequate API documentation. It emphasizes the importance of clear and comprehensive documentation in helping developers understand and integrate APIs into their applications. Key Points on Writing Professional API Documentation Writing API documentation is a […]
Marc Andreessen’s “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” presents a compelling vision of the future shaped by technology. He argues against the pervasive pessimism surrounding technology, emphasizing its role as the foundation of civilization and a driver of progress. Andreessen highlights the historical significance of technological advancements and their impact on improving living […]
The article “Rekindling the Thrill of Programming” by Matthew Tyson, published on CIO.com, delves into the extraordinary nature of software programming and how reflecting on its remarkable history can reignite the sense of wonder in this field. Tyson draws parallels between the evolution of human achievements, like flight and automobiles, […]
The article titled “Six years later: What the Agile Manifesto left out” on exampler.com, written by Brian Marick, one of the authors, reflects on the evolution of Agile and its current challenges. Marick emphasizes that while the Agile Manifesto was a successful message for its time, focusing on customer collaboration […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, “Agile is Dead (Long Live Agility),” Dave Thomas, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, reflects on the journey of Agile methodology and its current state. He begins by reminiscing about the creation of the Agile Manifesto thirteen years prior, a document that […]
Leon C. Megginson, in his insightful paraphrase of Darwin’s theory, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in […]
The “scout culture” in Agile software development and software craftsmanship is inspired by the Boy Scouts rule of “leave the campground cleaner than you found it.” In software development, this means always leaving the codebase in a better state than when you found it. This culture emphasizes the importance of […]