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📅 February 10, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Application Programming Interface (API) Solutions Architected

One of the most substantial challenges in system development is the application programming interface. The result is (ideally) a stable and well-defined interface for your system. That can be a struggle when your solution…

📅 February 7, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Integrations, Imports, Exports and Similar Architectural Considerations

When we talk about creating an architecture for the future, integrations should always be a part of the discussion. These include importing, exporting, and direct integrations via an API. It is limiting to assume…

📅 February 6, 2020 Integrate Testing Into Your Development Flow ⏱ 2 minutes read

How to Define and Implement a Test Plan

Welcome to the next episode in our new series “Integrating testing into your development flow”. Today we are going to be looking at “How to Define and Implement a Test Plan”. In our last…

📅 February 5, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Architecting System Logs and Logging – Finding Proper Balance

System logs and logging is one of the least sexy things in software development. Nevertheless, they are highly valuable. The ultimate challenge in a logging architecture is balancing information with performance. That is why…

📅 February 3, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 3 minutes read

Messages and Notifications – Your Communication Architecture

While the GUI is used for most of our user interaction, there are other methods to consider as well. The areas of focus in this episode will be messages and notifications. Much like other…

📅 January 31, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Security And Authentication – Critical Architecture Concerns

Hackers are everywhere. Thus, security and authentication are essential pieces of software architecture. There are so many common features of application security available it may seem like no real thought is needed. You can…

📅 January 29, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Scaling Up or Out Architectural Decisions

Systems and solutions will grow if they are successful. Therefore, it is essential for us to consider whether this will be handled by scaling up or scaling out. There are many ways that a…

📅 January 28, 2020 Integrate Testing Into Your Development Flow ⏱ 2 minutes read

How to Define and Implement a Test Strategy

Welcome to the next episode in our new series “Integrating testing into your development flow”. Today we are going to be looking at “How to Define and Implement a Test Strategy”. Even though testing…

📅 January 27, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 3 minutes read

Administrative Tools And Architecting Your Solution

Nearly every solution includes some manner of administrative tools. These tools range from scripts and manual process steps to full graphical interfaces and wizards. No matter the form these take, they must be considered…

📅 January 24, 2020 Software Architecture From Scratch ⏱ 2 minutes read

Core Component Architecture – Build a Strong Foundation

No matter what we build, there is always a foundation of some sort. In software, the core component architecture provides us that foundation. These are the models or objects that provide the framework for…