learning
Mocking, missteps and maintenance nightmares
In world of software testing, mocking has a reputation problem. But is it misunderstood, misused or just mis-titled?
27 August 2025
Is SOLID Still Solid?
Early in your career - after learning factory patterns and before realising not every class needs an interface - you’re given five principles: bold, tidy, and (mostly) helpful.
20 August 2025
When the algorithm gets it wrong - why testing AI is not optional
We place huge trust in the systems and algorithms we rely on to guide our daily lives. What could possibly got wrong?
29 July 2025
Are your developers AI ready? Part 3 - embedding a security-first mindset
In the age of AI tooling, engineering and delivery teams must adopt a security-first approach to software engineering. Failure to do so exposes your systems to significant additional risk.
26 May 2025
Are your developers AI ready? Part 2 - resolving the skills paradox
The tools designed to help everyone write better code are most effective in the hands of programmers who are already good
22 May 2025
Are your developers AI ready? Part 1 - getting the foundations right
AI might be changing how we develop code, but usage must be built on top of strong engineering and cyber foundations.
12 May 2025
How terrible code can lead to imposter syndrome. And what to do about it.
How good developers can be struck by imposter syndrome when working on terrible code. And what to do about it.
26 March 2025
Weaving cyber security into your everyday
How to weave cyber security into your everyday software engineering practices
24 January 2025
02 December 2024
A bicycle for the mind - how to find useful knowledge in a flood of content
How to find useful knowledge in an overwhelming flood of "content"
26 July 2024
Travel hardened lessons for software engineers. Always wear sunscreen!
Links to useful technical content, published every 2-3 weeks - this week we're embracing summer.
11 July 2024
Do you write good? The power of the written word in software
Links to useful technical content, published every 2-3 weeks - this week we talk about writing