Posts in 2023
  • C4 and UML with PlantUML

    2023-11-10 in 2023

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    You are creating an awesome digital product. The software part shall work flawlessly over the years. Technology changes will be added to the product. Legal changes and security improvements are implemented in a timely manner over the years. This …

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  • Java Certification

    2023-11-01 in 2023

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    Java expertise is in high demand for all kinds of projects, ranging from big enterprise software implementations down to little web projects. A huge number of enterprise applications are developed in Java. But will those employers want you to have …

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  • 20th Devoxx Belgium Conference 2023

    2023-10-06 in 2023

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    I attended the highly anticipated 20th edition of Devoxx Belgium 2023. Building on the success of the previous year, which attracted over 3,200 attendees, this five-day technology conference is set to exceed expectations. The fresh release of Java …

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  • Software Architecture Themes and Questions

    2023-10-05 in 2023

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    A software architect works with a development team to define how features shall be realized. The selected approach should support corporate governance and legal constraints. A new digital product must fulfill a set of technical aspects to be usable. …

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  • Agile Visual Tools

    2023-10-01 in 2023

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    Why is visibility so important for any agile or Scrum team? When you are running an agile product development initiative, your ultimate goal is customer satisfaction with the delivered solution. The project coordination responsibilities are, …

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  • Git Tag for the Impatient

    2023-09-27 in 2023

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    The development software team has reached a milestone. A working application with a set of features is available. All tests are green. The application can potentially be shipped to internal or external customers. How can you mark this event in the …

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  • Git Rebase and Merge for the Impatient

    2023-09-26 in 2023

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    Both the rebase and merge commands provide similar functionalities. They combine the work of multiple developers into a single entity, integrating changes between branches. That about sums up their similarities. The operation git merge is a way of …

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  • Java 21

    2023-09-25 in 2023

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    Java 21 LTS was released on time to the public. The release has been available for download since 21st September 2023. Pattern matching is maturing nicely. The hope is that more solutions will more advanced data stream manipulation and functional …

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  • Are Certifications Useful?

    2023-09-01 in 2023

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    There are several benefits to getting an IT certification and several associated costs too. Certifications can give you the chance to learn the necessary skills and be a quick way to show employers you have those skills. On the other hand, …

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  • Corporate Governance for Software Products

    2023-08-01 in 2023

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    Since good governance is about the processes for making and implementing decisions, then effective governance and accountability structures are vital. Organizations shall successfully use an agile approach to deliver business change through the …

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