Shai YallinApr 23 min readUnit Tests Considered HarmfulUnit tests couple us to implementation detail, restrict refactoring and don't assert that features work. Prefer bigger-scoped tests.
Shai YallinApr 5, 20227 min readThe Anatomy Of A Rotten CodebaseCode rots because we build too many features, too fast. Emergent Design is an effective way to fight code rot and make change easier.
Shai YallinJan 5, 20229 min readCase Study: Versatile CraneView RefactoringHow I helped Versatile remove fear of change in a key subsystem by introducing TDD and refactoring to Hexagonal Architecture.
Shai YallinNov 23, 20216 min readYour Software as a KitchenWhen there are too many dirty pots and plates in the sink, it's impossible to clean them. It's the same with software and technical debt.
Shai YallinApr 22, 20213 min readLitany Against Fear of ChangeWritten 56 years ago, the Litany Against Fear plays an important part in the novel Dune, allowing the protagonist to overcome his...
Shai YallinFeb 1, 20216 min readPermanent PrototypesPrototypes are a lie; when it's good enough for production, it *becomes* production. Here's how to make them easily maintainable.
Shai YallinDec 16, 20203 min readIt's all about the maintenance, dummyWriting features we might need in the future is not only a waste of time, it makes your software harder to maintain.