As businesses increasingly rely on technology to drive growth, the accumulation of technical debt has become a major challenge for software development teams. Technical debt refers to the costs that arise from taking shortcuts in the development process, such as writing unoptimized or poorly structured code, which can lead to bugs, crashes, and other issues down the line. However, AI … Read More
How to define the controller in a Model Controller API
I. Introduction This blog post is is part of the previous blog post point number 4 MC-API design A. Explanation of the Model-Controller-API pattern The Model-Controller-API pattern is a popular software design pattern used to build scalable and maintainable applications. This pattern separates the application into three main components: the Model, the View, and the Controller. B. Explanation of the … Read More
Upgrading a monolith code structure to include MVC going to an api
Implementing the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern along with SOLID principles on older monolithic code that only uses an API can be a challenging task, but it can greatly improve the maintainability and reduce technical debt. Here are some steps to follow: By following these steps, you can effectively implement the Model-View-Controller pattern along with SOLID principles on older monolithic code that … Read More
Impliment SOLID pricinples on old code to avoid large technical debt
Implementing design principles and best practices on old code can be a challenging task, but it can be done effectively with the right approach. Here are some steps you can follow: By following these steps, you can effectively implement design principles and best practices on old code and reduce the risk of introducing technical debt. How to apply this to … Read More
5 ways to avoid technical debt by better code design
This blogpost is part two of the avoid technical debt blog – click for part 1 Using better design principles II.B. Using Design Patterns and Best Practices I. Introduction II. SOLID Principles III. Other Design Patterns and Best Practices IV. Advantages of Following Design Patterns and Best Practices V. Conclusion
Avoid Technical Debt
I. Introduction A Definition of Technical Debt Technical debt refers to the cost of maintaining a software system due to quick-and-dirty design decisions or a deliberate choice to postpone technical improvements in favor of delivering new features faster. Over time, the accumulation of technical debt increases the complexity of the codebase, making it more difficult and time-consuming to implement new … Read More
Using first priciples brainstorming to design new system features
In today’s fast-paced technology landscape, having the ability to come up with new and innovative features for IT systems is crucial for success. Brainstorming is a key tool for generating new ideas, but it can be challenging to come up with truly innovative solutions. That’s where the power of first principles thinking comes in. By breaking down complex problems into … Read More
Easy problem solving techniques for programmers
Overview of problem solving: Effective problem-solving is a crucial skill for programmers to have, and first principles thinking is a powerful approach that can help you come up with innovative solutions. To use this approach, start by defining the problem clearly and breaking it down into smaller, more manageable chunks. Identify the data you need, and then write pseudocode to … Read More
The cost of inefficient code part 1
Inefficient code can have significant costs for financial companies. These costs can come in many forms, including increased costs of fixing errors and bugs, lost productivity, and damage to a company’s reputation. Inefficient code can also lead to reduced performance and scalability, increased resource consumption, and an increased risk of security vulnerabilities. These issues can be especially concerning in the … Read More
Automation – compliance in the finance sector 10 point plan
Automation can play a key role in improving compliance in the finance sector. By streamlining tasks and processes, automation can help to reduce errors and costs, and improve compliance with regulations and standards. However, it is important to ensure that your compliance automation is up-to-date and effective. If your automation tools and processes are outdated or ineffective, you may be … Read More