Practical advice for engineers who want to ship better software, faster.
Learn how event-driven architecture works, when to use it, and how to implement it. A practical guide covering patterns, tools, and real-world trade-offs.
Zubair Hasan 9 min read Learn when and how to use background jobs and task queues. Practical patterns for reliable async processing in modern web applications.
Zubair Hasan 9 min read Learn how to use AI for code review effectively. What AI catches, where it falls short, and how to build a workflow combining AI with human review.
David White 9 min read Learn how local-first software works, why it matters for web developers, and how to start building offline-capable apps with CRDTs and sync engines.
Gareth Clubb 12 min read A practical checklist for evaluating open source libraries before you adopt them, covering maintenance, security, licensing, and long-term viability.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read A practical Q2 checklist for tackling technical debt. Audit dependencies, clean dead code, fix linter warnings, and prioritise what to refactor first.
Jonny Rowse 8 min read Learn how to run developer retrospectives that lead to real improvements. Practical formats, facilitation tips, and follow-through strategies for Q2.
Gareth Clubb 11 min read Learn when and how to use WebSockets for real-time features, with practical patterns for connection management, scaling, and common pitfalls.
Gareth Clubb 11 min read A practical guide to choosing the right database for your project, comparing relational, document, key-value and graph options with clear criteria.
David White 9 min read