Things worth writing down
Notes on technology leadership, architecture decisions and what contracting is actually like. Written while doing the work rather than afterwards.
Contractor Career
Understanding the Workforce Landscape: Contractors vs. Permanent Employees
8 Jan 2026
We explore the intricate decision-making process of choosing between contractors and permanent employees for your business
Contractor Career
Navigating the Workforce Dynamics: How Can SoftWeb Development Help?
8 Jan 2026
In today's fast-paced business world, hiring contractors and permanent employees is more than a staffing choice; it's a strategic...
Technical Leadership
Software Architect in a Scrum-Driven Tech Company
8 Jan 2026
A good architecture is not created in a vacuum. All design decisions at the architectural level should be made within the context of the...
Tech Toolbox
Redefining Safety in Scouting: How Evently Could Transform Future Scout Trips
8 Jan 2026
In light of the heart-wrenching incident involving Ben Leonard during a scouting trip, it is crucial to explore how innovative technology...
Tech Toolbox
Unlock the Power of your Online Community
8 Jan 2026
Bringing Communities Together in the Digital Age In today's interconnected world, community building has transcended physical boundaries,...
Technical Leadership
The Importance of Strategic IT Leadership in Modern Business
8 Jan 2026
In an era where technology evolves quickly, strategic IT leadership has become more crucial than ever for businesses looking to thrive....
Architecture Decisions
Enterprise Architecture at Spa Space Inc
8 Jan 2026
Spa Space Inc specializes in wellness solutions, offering a unique blend of technology and luxury spa experiences. They focus on...
Architecture Decisions
Retrospective: What I'd Do Differently if I Rebuilt HCD Today
7 Jan 2026
Looking back on my time at Holiday Caravans Direct (HCD), I'm proud of what I built. As a solo developer, I designed and implemented a...
Technical Leadership
Lessons from Managing Non-Technical Clients in a Technical World
5 Jan 2026
At Holiday Caravans Direct (HCD), one of the most persistent challenges I faced wasn't code-related — it was communication. I worked...
Architecture Decisions
The Booking Engine That Could: Handling Custom Pricing and Preferences at Scale
3 Jan 2026
When I began developing the booking engine for Holiday Caravans Direct (HCD), I knew it would need to do more than just store bookings....
Technical Leadership
The Reality of Building a Full SaaS Product Solo
1 Jan 2026
When people think of building a SaaS product, they often imagine a team of engineers, designers, product owners, and testers working...
Tech Toolbox
Why I Replaced jQuery with Vue.js — And Never Looked Back
30 Dec 2025
When I first inherited the front end at Holiday Caravans Direct (HCD), it was built using a mix of jQuery, Knockout.js, and traditional...
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