Why Open Source Creates Meaning and Risk
In the world of software development, there are two kinds of fundamental code from which to build systems. There is open-source software (OSS) and there is closed source software. Closed source, which is made “in house”, is protected and private. You can think of it...
Why Maintainability is King in the Grand Scheme of ISO 25010 Software Quality Measurement
We all know the name Thomas Edison. It’s likely that the first thought that comes to mind when seeing or hearing that name is, “the man who invented the lightbulb”. Without doing a bit of fact checking, it’s easy to take that statement quite literally. But with a...
My Love/Hate Relationship with “Technical Debt”
I’ve always had a hard time with the term “technical debt.” This article explores that love/hate relationship, the challenge of measuring such debt, and an alternative—albeit not new—way for measuring and managing such important software assets. In summary: The...
Why Software Architecture Is Important and Can Save Your Company a Fortune
Software architecture may seem an abstract concept much removed from your company’s bottom line. But this week, I was reminded how much trouble you can get in if your most important applications are built on shaky foundations. The following customer story illustrates...