The Evolution of the Human Reviewer For decades humans have ensured that complex software systems are built correctly, safely, and sustainably. The arrival of AI coding tools has meant we can now generate working code at an unprecedented rate, but this raises a crucial question for modern engineering organisations: If we have strong specifications, automated testing,
My AI‑Assisted Coding Workflows In this post I’m going to cover how I utilise a spec-first approach and rich context in my workflows. My process is far from perfect, but it is productive and I’m constantly iterating and adapting how I work. I consider myself and AI a small, effective team. My
We’re entering a new phase of AI-Assisted software development I’m in the position where I am both an avid developer and a Technology Manager/Director. I have to admit that although I’ve been writing code most of my life, it’s rare I’m able to do so in a work context these days. Most of my
Autonomous teams perform better. There is a plethora of material with sound advice on how to create high performing teams. However... our systems of work are unique meaning at times it can be difficult knowing how to act on this advice, moving from theory into reality. We all know that theory - autonomous teams
Progress Over Perfection I’ve been talking to our tech leads and architects recently about the concept of progress over perfection. One recurring theme I see is not moving from planning to execution quickly enough meaning we don’t see enough impact from technical improvements. With feature development we follow good agile principles
Balancing team design with organisational reality Over many years of delivering systems and architectures for enterprises I've found the most impactful factor for success has not been any specific technology or methodology, but rather how we design teams, and crucially not being frightened to evolve that design or make changes over time. Team Topologies
Micro frontend Decomposing a Sitecore monolith to micro frontends - the experience so far and what we’ve learnt. Over a year ago we embarked on a journey to re-architect a large Sitecore monolith. Before we debate the definition of a microservice I should clarify - we are actually decomposing to small(ish) vertical web applications bounded by cohesive business functionality. That title didn’t have quite the same
