Software Architecture

olijen | May 10, 2026

The Van Gogh Method for Web Development: How to Release Finished Products Quickly Instead of Living in Endless Revisions

Van Gogh had a crazy thought: you need to paint a picture quickly so you do not miss it. Many of Van Gogh's paintings are not detailed, are eight-bit, and may seem careless. Howeve... Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Aug 11, 2020

Why detailed competitor analysis can ruin your company

No, of course you should analyze, of course it is very important. But this article is specifically about obsessive analysis. We will give a real-life example about competitor analy... Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

The Complexity of the World, Modeling, Modularity

How modeling and a modular approach help cope with complexity and create flexible products. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

On the Complexity of the World and the Interconnectedness of Its Components.

Reflections on the complexity of modern systems and why everything in the world is so interconnected. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Can Project Testing Be Automated?

Test automation: Why tests are the insurance policy for your product. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Can a Programmer's Work Be Automated?

Artificial intelligence, Low-code, and code generation: How realistic is it to fully automate a programmer? Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

System Quality Requirements. List and Description.

We analyze key quality requirements for software systems: from performance to maintainability. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Are Custom-Built Projects Good or Bad?

Custom-built projects vs Ready-made solutions: We analyze risks, cost, and control in both approaches. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

What Does an Architect Do to Promote a Startup, and Is One Needed There at All?

The role of an architect in a startup: whether one is needed at the MVP stage and how not to "overcomplicate" the product at the start. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Does a Business Need Documentation and UML? If Not, Why?

Does a business need documentation? We examine when UML is a rescue, and when it is a waste of time. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Limitations of a Distributed System, the CUP Theorem

We examine the CAP theorem (PACELC) and its impact on the design of distributed business systems. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

On Derivatives of Labor, SAAS Platforms, and the Future of Systems

We analyze the concept of derivatives of labor in IT: why SAAS platforms are the highest form of business logic automation. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Mar 17, 2026

What Business Needs to Know About Modern AI Development and Testing

I have seen many times how a business tried to vibe-code on its own or hired yesterday's students without experience in real programming and design to write applications cheaply an... Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Fighting Tooth and Nail Over Operating Systems: Linux vs Windows vs MacOS

The eternal operating system debate: choosing a development environment and server platform for business. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

People Invent, Machines Work

The philosophy of technocracy: the role of humans as creators and machines as executors in modern business. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Can Project Installation and Scaling Be Automated?

We analyze DevOps practices: how automatic installation and scaling save budget and nerves. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Can a Manager's Work Be Automated?

Management automation: How ERP, CRM, and BPM systems replace or complement a manager's work. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

What Is DDD and Why Is Business-Oriented Design Dangerous?

DDD (Domain-Driven Design) is a powerful tool that can both save a project and destroy it. We analyze the risks. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Aug 2, 2020

Non-Functional Requirements Everyone Forgets About and Fails the Project

Of course, describing the interface, creating the design, and describing the system functions in the technical specification is already a big and important step. But unfortunately... Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Flexibility Versus Simplicity. Why Something Has to Be Sacrificed.

The eternal debate: Flexibility versus Simplicity. Why universal systems often lose to highly specialized ones. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

What Does an Architect Do to Increase a Company's Profit?

How the work of an IT architect is directly reflected in a company's P&L, and why saving on architecture becomes expensive. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Logic, Physics, Statics, Dynamics, and More

An interdisciplinary approach in IT: how the laws of logic and physics are reflected in the statics and dynamics of code. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Causality in Business Product Modeling

How causal relationships help build correct business product models and avoid logical traps. Подробнее в статье.

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olijen | Jul 16, 2020

Architecture Design - Making Key Decisions

Architecture design is not just a choice of technologies, but a series of trade-offs that determine the viability of a product. Подробнее в статье.

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