I must admit, I've developed a bit of an aversion to planning. The idea of a "five-year plan" often seems laughable, and sometimes even a one-year plan can sometimes feel disconnected from reality.

However, there are certainly moments when looking ahead is necessary. So, how can we strike a...

Ever heard the metaphor comparing software development to building a house? It's a common analogy, but here's my take on it:

Building a house follows a standardized process: from rough framing, plumbing, electrical work, to drywall, floors, and finishes. It's a familiar sequence.

But if we were...

There's a tale of gorillas in a cage. Bananas are placed atop a ladder, yet every time a gorilla attempts the climb, ALL the gorillas get drenched in cold water . Soon, they give up on the ladder.

Enter a new gorilla, replacing an existing one. Unfamiliar with the chilly consequence, as it...

A typical scenario involves a mature system which is so mired in tech debt that it eventually implodes. We've all seen that one... 

Less common - but happens - is an early stage team striving for perfection and failing to take on any tech debt. This leads to slow iteration cycles at a time...

Every coder worth their salt knows the sacred mantra: DRY - "Do Not Repeat Yourself". It's chanted in nearly every coding guide, textbook, and even by those bearded coding wizards in the corner cubicle. While it's hailed as a cardinal rule, can one ever overdose on such wisdom?

The underlying...

How is this possibly true?

"If we keep everyone 100% scheduled during a sprint, this is how we get the max out of the team, right?"

Unlikely: this creates local, but not global efficiencies. It's painful to watch the sprint planning meetings where we try to stuff as much we can on every...