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Remember when we would build applications and have everything working perfectly on our local machine or development server, only to have it crumble as it moved to higher environments, i.e., from dev and testing to pre-prod and production? As we pushed towards production, software development’s “good old days” were plagued with a dreaded mix of […]
Enterprises have been implementing digital transformation initiatives for over a decade, but even now, most of those efforts fall short. What gives? Digital leaders frequently focus the effort on software. Software, however, is not the point of digital transformation. Such transformation is indeed software-powered, but even more so, it is customer-driven. Customer-driven change as broad […]
Applications are the lifeblood of modern businesses. Yet many organizations find themselves burdened by existing legacy applications that can stifle growth and innovation. Application modernization is the process of revitalizing outdated applications to align with current business needs and take advantage of the latest technological advancements. This guide will delve into the fundamentals of application […]
For those working within software architecture, the term “monolithic application” or “monolith” carries significant weight. This traditional application design approach has been a staple for software development for decades. Yet, as technology has evolved, the question arises: Do monolithic applications still hold their place in the modern development landscape? It’s a heated debate that has […]
In our previous installment, Jason Bloomberg explored the challenges of delivering innovative AI-based functionality while depending upon legacy architectures. All too often, the design expectations of new and differentiating features are at odds with the massive architectural debt that exists within past systems. Any enterprise that is not agile enough to respond to customer needs […]
It’s not often that software developers and practitioners get to consume a study that so deeply reflects the cause and solution to significant problems they face. Architectural technical debt is one common area that is not always discussed but is often felt by anyone working in software development. In Building and evaluating a theory of […]
Technical debt is a problem at the best of times, but during periods of rapid innovation, it can become overwhelming. Innovation, after all, is never linear. It comes in fits and starts, with dead ends and sudden turns aplenty. Every twist in this tale of innovation leaves something behind – some tool or experiment that […]
The choice to move on from outdated legacy software is by no means a small feat. And yet, in many cases it’s essential. According to a 2022 survey, 79% of IT leaders find themselves held back in their digital transformation processes by outdated technology. Whether you want to move to modularized versions of monoliths or […]
Technical debt has become a catch-all term to explain system failures, extended-release cycles, and increased maintenance costs. When technical budgets are submitted, reducing technical debt has become a line item. Everyone assumes an understanding of technical debt. Yet, technical debt is more than “smelly” code. Architectural technical debt (ATD) looks at the components of the […]
For any software application that continually evolves and requires updates, accumulating at least some technical debt is inevitable. But unfortunately, when left unmanaged, its downsides can quickly become unsustainable for your business. An inability to manage technical debt is a big problem for today’s companies. A 2022 McKinsey study found that tech debt amounts to […]
