Implementing Fractional Indexing
by david-greenspan
A technique for maintaining ordered sequences in collaborative systems using string-based keys that allow arbitrary insertions without renumbering.
software-design
(9)Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
by martin-fowler
The definitive guide to improving code structure without changing behavior. Fowler catalogs refactoring techniques with clear examples, making messy code maintainable.
Tidy First?
by kent-beck
A compact guide to code tidying—small, behavior-preserving changes that make code easier to understand and modify before making structural changes.
The 6 Levels of Reusability
by michael-thiessen
A progressive framework for Vue component reusability, from basic templating to sophisticated nested composition.
Malleable Software
by ink-and-switch
A research agenda for malleable software—tools that users can adapt to their needs without relying on developers, restoring agency in an era of locked-down applications.
You Can't Design Software You Don't Work On
by sean-goedecke
Effective software design requires hands-on codebase knowledge—architects who don't implement their designs lack accountability and produce solutions that ignore concrete system constraints.
90% of My Skills Are Now Worth $0
by kent-beck
Kent Beck argues that AI has devalued 90% of traditional skills while giving the remaining 10% a 1000x leverage boost.
A Practical Guide to Writing Technical Specs
by zara-cooper
Technical specs force engineers to think through problems before coding, align teams on deliverables, and prevent scope creep through eight essential components.
Refactoring — Not on the Backlog!
by ron-jeffries
Refactoring should happen continuously during feature work, not as separate backlog items. Deferring code cleanup creates a vicious cycle that slows velocity and rarely gets approved.