Frederick's delirious rantings

I think we should reimagine how we see architecture principles

Enterprise architecture , Software , Managing technology
August 17, 2024

To me, it always seems strange that in a world that thrives on innovation and constant change, every architectural department tries to implement a rigid set of principles that stay in place for years.

Internal vs consulting Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise architecture , Consulting
July 29, 2024

Today, I want to discuss the two big experiences you can have as an Enterprise Architect: working internally at a company and being a consultant.

Architecture in an agile world

Enterprise architecture , Software
July 19, 2024

Agile in the real world Before we start talking about architecture, it’s a good idea to lay out the foundation of this discussion first.

Business Capabilities, how I like to use them

Enterprise architecture , Capabilities
July 12, 2024

What are business capabilities So we should probably start with this right? Business capabilities (further in this article referred to as capabilities) are the backbone of enterprise architecture.

The Goldilocks strategy: Finding 'Just Right' in Good, Fast, and Cheap

Software , Managing technology
October 13, 2023

Picture this: it’s a Tuesday afternoon. You are called into a meeting room by your teamlead. He’s conversing with a client about a big new project they want to develop.

The economics of clean code

Software , Managing technology
February 7, 2020

“The only way to make the deadline — the only way to go fast — is to keep the code as clean as possible at all times.

What is a binary tree and why would I ever want to reverse it

Software
May 9, 2019

You have probably already heard the horror stories of code interviews where they ask you to reverse a binary tree on a whiteboard.

The simple class

Software , Managing technology
April 3, 2019

I work in many legacy code bases, and in fact, I’ve made it a big part of my career. I love diving into big monoliths that have grown out of proportion and tidying them up.

A love letter to legacy projects

Software , Managing technology
December 12, 2018

Monday morning. Your previous project just wrapped up, and they are going to assign you a brand new one. They even promised you the lead on this project.

The Integration Operation Segregation Principle

Software , Managing technology
October 8, 2018

A few weeks ago I attended a DDDBelgium meetup where I was lucky to participate in a refactor workshop lead by Pim and Joop.