Aug 15, 2025

Balancing Coupling in Software Design • Vlad Khononov & Sheen Brisals

Author Vlad Khononov discusses his book "Balancing Coupling in Software Design," explaining how a failed microservices project led him to rediscover timeless design principles from the 1970s. He explores the concepts of local vs. global complexity, the role of modularity as an antidote to complexity, and how managing coupling is crucial for building maintainable systems in any architectural style, from monoliths to cloud-native applications.

Aug 05, 2025

The Cloud Native Attitude • Anne Currie & Sarah Wells

Authors Anne Currie and Sarah Wells discuss the core principles of "The Cloud Native Attitude", defining it not as a specific technology stack but as a cultural mindset focused on removing bottlenecks and enabling rapid, iterative change. The summary covers the primacy of CI/CD, the evolution of orchestrators like Kubernetes, and how a cloud native approach is a critical enabler for building sustainable, green software.

Jul 25, 2025

Building Modern Software at Scale: Architectural Principles • Randy Shoup & Charles Humble

Randy Shoup, SVP of Engineering at Thrive Market, shares insights on architectural evolution, detailing the transition from monoliths to microservices, the principles of building effective platform engineering teams using DORA metrics, and how core distributed systems patterns have both endured and evolved.