Aardling
@aardlingeu.bsky.social
Software consultancy for complex environments.
Domain modelling, architecture, and strategy.
Domain modelling, architecture, and strategy.
You can’t perfectly design your software system from the beginning.
Your system design will evolve as you iterate based on customer feedback and new information. Once you have this iterative cycle, refactoring and adding new product capacities becomes easier
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Your system design will evolve as you iterate based on customer feedback and new information. Once you have this iterative cycle, refactoring and adding new product capacities becomes easier
Search for Satisfying Software on YT
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
You can’t perfectly design your software system from the beginning.
Your system design will evolve as you iterate based on customer feedback and new information. Once you have this iterative cycle, refactoring and adding new product capacities becomes easier
Search for Satisfying Software on YT
Your system design will evolve as you iterate based on customer feedback and new information. Once you have this iterative cycle, refactoring and adding new product capacities becomes easier
Search for Satisfying Software on YT
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“The hardest part (of deciding) is framing the problem. It is also the part we spend the least amount of time on.”
This is _so_ true.
👏🏻 @gienverschatse.com closing #NewCrafts #Paris 2025.
This is _so_ true.
👏🏻 @gienverschatse.com closing #NewCrafts #Paris 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“The hardest part (of deciding) is framing the problem. It is also the part we spend the least amount of time on.”
This is _so_ true.
👏🏻 @gienverschatse.com closing #NewCrafts #Paris 2025.
This is _so_ true.
👏🏻 @gienverschatse.com closing #NewCrafts #Paris 2025.
@newcrafts.bsky.social Day 2 in Paris 🇫🇷 is underway.
@tcoopman.bsky.social ran a workshop reviewing the advantages of using LLMs to design complex software systems.
And @gienverschatse.com closed the day with her keynote on how to make better decisions in complex software projects.
@tcoopman.bsky.social ran a workshop reviewing the advantages of using LLMs to design complex software systems.
And @gienverschatse.com closed the day with her keynote on how to make better decisions in complex software projects.
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@newcrafts.bsky.social Day 2 in Paris 🇫🇷 is underway.
@tcoopman.bsky.social ran a workshop reviewing the advantages of using LLMs to design complex software systems.
And @gienverschatse.com closed the day with her keynote on how to make better decisions in complex software projects.
@tcoopman.bsky.social ran a workshop reviewing the advantages of using LLMs to design complex software systems.
And @gienverschatse.com closed the day with her keynote on how to make better decisions in complex software projects.
🚫 Your bounded contexts shouldn't match 1-1 with your business domains.
Mathias Verraes, Aardling's principal consultant, recently wrote about this on his blog. verraes.net/2025/08/doma...
Mathias Verraes, Aardling's principal consultant, recently wrote about this on his blog. verraes.net/2025/08/doma...
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🚫 Your bounded contexts shouldn't match 1-1 with your business domains.
Mathias Verraes, Aardling's principal consultant, recently wrote about this on his blog. verraes.net/2025/08/doma...
Mathias Verraes, Aardling's principal consultant, recently wrote about this on his blog. verraes.net/2025/08/doma...
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The quote "All models are wrong but some are useful" should not be read as an excuse to stick with your model. It's a call to actively search for more useful models.
October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The quote "All models are wrong but some are useful" should not be read as an excuse to stick with your model. It's a call to actively search for more useful models.
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If you're new my work on models: verraes.net/2022/09/crit...
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If you're new my work on models: verraes.net/2022/09/crit...
High praise for our senior consultant @gienverschatse.com!
Also on decisions, @gienverschatse.com ‘s very useful presentation during a recent VirtualDDD session:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-2T...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-2T...
Slow down to speed up your decision-making - Gien Verschatse
YouTube video by Virtual Domain-Driven Design
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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
High praise for our senior consultant @gienverschatse.com!
Jordy Dehaes, CTO: "Protime was in a challenging moment when Aardling came along and Thomas struck the right balance between getting input and moving forward."
"It definitely helped to have that outside voice with different experiences," says Erik Sacré.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
"It definitely helped to have that outside voice with different experiences," says Erik Sacré.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Jordy Dehaes, CTO: "Protime was in a challenging moment when Aardling came along and Thomas struck the right balance between getting input and moving forward."
"It definitely helped to have that outside voice with different experiences," says Erik Sacré.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
"It definitely helped to have that outside voice with different experiences," says Erik Sacré.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
From chaos to clarity: Designing the new team structure: Aardling didn't just identify Protime's ownership problem, they architected the solution.
The transformation design:
FROM:Feature teams rotating every 4-6 months
TO:Domain-aligned teams with clear ownership
📖 Read further bit.ly/3IdwYMC
The transformation design:
FROM:Feature teams rotating every 4-6 months
TO:Domain-aligned teams with clear ownership
📖 Read further bit.ly/3IdwYMC
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
From chaos to clarity: Designing the new team structure: Aardling didn't just identify Protime's ownership problem, they architected the solution.
The transformation design:
FROM:Feature teams rotating every 4-6 months
TO:Domain-aligned teams with clear ownership
📖 Read further bit.ly/3IdwYMC
The transformation design:
FROM:Feature teams rotating every 4-6 months
TO:Domain-aligned teams with clear ownership
📖 Read further bit.ly/3IdwYMC
The power of asking the right questions at the right time 💡
Aardling's breakthrough with Protime came through carefully designed workshops with a cross-section of the software organisation.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
Aardling's breakthrough with Protime came through carefully designed workshops with a cross-section of the software organisation.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The power of asking the right questions at the right time 💡
Aardling's breakthrough with Protime came through carefully designed workshops with a cross-section of the software organisation.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
Aardling's breakthrough with Protime came through carefully designed workshops with a cross-section of the software organisation.
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
Erik Sacré, Protime's Technology Architect, highlights what made Aardling's guidance valuable:
"Thomas could point to examples where this had worked or where this didn't work. I could only bring it from a theoretical point of view
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
"Thomas could point to examples where this had worked or where this didn't work. I could only bring it from a theoretical point of view
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
September 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Erik Sacré, Protime's Technology Architect, highlights what made Aardling's guidance valuable:
"Thomas could point to examples where this had worked or where this didn't work. I could only bring it from a theoretical point of view
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
"Thomas could point to examples where this had worked or where this didn't work. I could only bring it from a theoretical point of view
📖 Read the full case study: bit.ly/3IdwYMC
How do you diagnose complex organisational problems?
When Protime contacted Aardling in 2023, they had 12 teams, solid technical infrastructure, but delivery was unpredictable.
The breakthrough insight: "Everyone owns everything" had become "No one owns anything."
📖 bit.ly/3IdwYMC
When Protime contacted Aardling in 2023, they had 12 teams, solid technical infrastructure, but delivery was unpredictable.
The breakthrough insight: "Everyone owns everything" had become "No one owns anything."
📖 bit.ly/3IdwYMC
September 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How do you diagnose complex organisational problems?
When Protime contacted Aardling in 2023, they had 12 teams, solid technical infrastructure, but delivery was unpredictable.
The breakthrough insight: "Everyone owns everything" had become "No one owns anything."
📖 bit.ly/3IdwYMC
When Protime contacted Aardling in 2023, they had 12 teams, solid technical infrastructure, but delivery was unpredictable.
The breakthrough insight: "Everyone owns everything" had become "No one owns anything."
📖 bit.ly/3IdwYMC
Calling all data leaders and practitioners! 📣 Data Mesh Live 2026 is your essential meeting point for advice, guidance, and community in managing data in complex environments. Join us June 11-12, 2026, for practical, actionable insights on building modern data systems at scale: 2026.datameshlive.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Calling all data leaders and practitioners! 📣 Data Mesh Live 2026 is your essential meeting point for advice, guidance, and community in managing data in complex environments. Join us June 11-12, 2026, for practical, actionable insights on building modern data systems at scale: 2026.datameshlive.com
The CFP for Domain-Driven Design Europe 2026 and for Data Mesh Live 2026 is open:
Our consultants wrote some tips to help write the best CFP: aardling.eu/en/insights/...
Our consultants wrote some tips to help write the best CFP: aardling.eu/en/insights/...
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The CFP for Domain-Driven Design Europe 2026 and for Data Mesh Live 2026 is open:
Our consultants wrote some tips to help write the best CFP: aardling.eu/en/insights/...
Our consultants wrote some tips to help write the best CFP: aardling.eu/en/insights/...
Aardling is bringing two leading conferences back to Antwerp in 2026!
- DDD Europe (June 10-12)
- Data Mesh Live (June 11-12)
Tickets are now open for both conferences: ti.to/on3/aardling26.
- DDD Europe (June 10-12)
- Data Mesh Live (June 11-12)
Tickets are now open for both conferences: ti.to/on3/aardling26.
September 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Aardling is bringing two leading conferences back to Antwerp in 2026!
- DDD Europe (June 10-12)
- Data Mesh Live (June 11-12)
Tickets are now open for both conferences: ti.to/on3/aardling26.
- DDD Europe (June 10-12)
- Data Mesh Live (June 11-12)
Tickets are now open for both conferences: ti.to/on3/aardling26.
Nothing beats face-to-face learning and networking. Join us in beautiful Paris for an immersive workshop experience where you can connect with fellow practitioners and dive deep into complex scenarios together.
🇫🇷 Location: Paris, France
🤝 Format: Interactive in-person workshop
👉 ti.to/aafr/nc25
🇫🇷 Location: Paris, France
🤝 Format: Interactive in-person workshop
👉 ti.to/aafr/nc25
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Nothing beats face-to-face learning and networking. Join us in beautiful Paris for an immersive workshop experience where you can connect with fellow practitioners and dive deep into complex scenarios together.
🇫🇷 Location: Paris, France
🤝 Format: Interactive in-person workshop
👉 ti.to/aafr/nc25
🇫🇷 Location: Paris, France
🤝 Format: Interactive in-person workshop
👉 ti.to/aafr/nc25
Join our expert Aardling consultant Gien Verschatse for an in-depth exploration of strategic DDD concepts. This training focuses on the high-level design patterns and strategic thinking that make DDD so powerful for complex business domains.
Discover Strategic DDD: ddd.academy/strategic-dd...
Discover Strategic DDD: ddd.academy/strategic-dd...
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join our expert Aardling consultant Gien Verschatse for an in-depth exploration of strategic DDD concepts. This training focuses on the high-level design patterns and strategic thinking that make DDD so powerful for complex business domains.
Discover Strategic DDD: ddd.academy/strategic-dd...
Discover Strategic DDD: ddd.academy/strategic-dd...
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From an engineering perspective, software wants to be decoupled. From a business value perspective, software wants to be deeply interconnected. That's the fundamental friction that software design, and Domain-Driven Design specifically, attempts to address.
June 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
From an engineering perspective, software wants to be decoupled. From a business value perspective, software wants to be deeply interconnected. That's the fundamental friction that software design, and Domain-Driven Design specifically, attempts to address.
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"We have this mythical person in the DDD community: the domain expert" @settling-mud.bsky.social in the keynote with @johncutle.fish #dddeu
June 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
"We have this mythical person in the DDD community: the domain expert" @settling-mud.bsky.social in the keynote with @johncutle.fish #dddeu
Come and say hi to us at the Aardling booth @dddeu.bsky.social @eventcentric.bsky.social! Learn about how we help teams with domain modelling and software strategy. We're also raffling off a pair of Sennheiser headphones 🎧
June 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Come and say hi to us at the Aardling booth @dddeu.bsky.social @eventcentric.bsky.social! Learn about how we help teams with domain modelling and software strategy. We're also raffling off a pair of Sennheiser headphones 🎧
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Here we go! We're underway with Gregor Hohpe in Antwerp!
Gregor Hope at Donain-Driven Design Europe: "Shift left has become pile up left. Architect cognitive load goes up." @dddeu.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Here we go! We're underway with Gregor Hohpe in Antwerp!
In this video, Yury Niño Roa focuses on the circuit breaker pattern for microservices, which describes a good solution to reoccurring fault tolerance.
Finding the Best Configuration in Distributed Architectures - Yury Niño Roa - EventSourcing 2021
EventSourcing Live 2021 - Organised by Aardling (https://aardling.eu/) https://eventcentric.euhttps://newsletter.dddeurope.com/https://x.com/eventcentriceuht...
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May 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In this video, Yury Niño Roa focuses on the circuit breaker pattern for microservices, which describes a good solution to reoccurring fault tolerance.
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Listen to “System Thinking” on our @aardlingeu.bsky.social YouTube Channel: youtu.be/PQ7alnbdUp4 (Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.)
Learning Systems Thinking with Diana Montalion
Today’s episode of Satisfying Software is with Diana Montalion, author of Learning Systems Thinking. Diana has a wealth of experience of helping software tea...
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May 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Listen to “System Thinking” on our @aardlingeu.bsky.social YouTube Channel: youtu.be/PQ7alnbdUp4 (Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.)
Most of the articles that can be found on the Internet about Event Sourcing are wrong or incomplete. Oskar Dudycz will gather crazy ideas from the Internet and compile them into a recipe for disaster. By the end of this video, you'll have an idea of what, and what not, to do. youtu.be/JTtia9jFHdE
May 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Most of the articles that can be found on the Internet about Event Sourcing are wrong or incomplete. Oskar Dudycz will gather crazy ideas from the Internet and compile them into a recipe for disaster. By the end of this video, you'll have an idea of what, and what not, to do. youtu.be/JTtia9jFHdE