Tag Archives: software development

Database APIs

Posted on May 22, 2023 by way0utwest

Creating an API and using an API server of some sort has become a very common way of working with modern software, especially distributed systems. Whether developers move to microservices or something else, they often make more use of APIs … Continue reading →

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Technical Debt

Posted on May 8, 2023 by way0utwest

We all experience technical debt when building software, especially software that has been around for years. Most of us have likely encountered code that we are loathe to touch and modify. At least, we don’t touch it twice. We might … Continue reading →

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Design Lessons for Software

Posted on May 1, 2023 by way0utwest

I play guitar as a hobby. Not great, but I enjoy it and find it relaxing. It’s a good break from my day periodically, killing a few minutes before a meeting. It’s also a nice way to unwind at night. … Continue reading →

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A Case for Document Storage

Posted on April 24, 2023 by way0utwest

One of the challenges for both database developers and administrators is doing more, often with less. Many companies continue to grow their database estate, both in width with more platforms, and in depth with more instances of the platforms they … Continue reading →

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