Symptom 1: Lack of Clarity and Direction It’s shown when the team doesn’t know from where to start and they’re not sure if it’ll work well. Root Cause: When a team is unsure where to start implementing a new feature, it often signals a lack of clear architectural design and modularization. This can be due to:...Read More
Understanding the Problem: In my previous role, the team faced the challenge of adding new parameters to existing log classes. This issue often arises due to a lack of clear structure, flexibility, and maintainability in the logging system. Applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD): DDD can provide a structured approach to address this problem by: Defining the Domain:...Read More
Understanding Expansion Points Expansion points in software are areas where new features, functionalities, or integrations can be added without significantly disrupting the existing system. Identifying these points is crucial for the growth and evolution of a software project. Challenges in Identifying Expansion Points Developers can sometimes face difficulties in pinpointing expansion points due to: Complex Codebases:...Read More
Documenting software is a crucial practice that offers numerous benefits, especially when developers are tasked with expanding or modifying existing code. Here’s why: 1. Clarity and Understanding: Comprehensive Explanation: Well-documented code provides a clear and concise explanation of its purpose, functionality, and underlying logic. Reduced Confusion: Developers can easily grasp the intent behind different code sections,...Read More
Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software design problems. They provide a proven framework for creating flexible, scalable, and maintainable code. There are three main categories of design patterns: 1. Creational Patterns These patterns focus on object creation mechanisms. They provide ways to create objects flexibly, without specifying their concrete classes. Factory Method: Defines...Read More
