If you’re a software engineer, which would you rather work on - a greenfield project or a software system migration? If you’re looking to further career, you may want to consider the migration. I explore some reasons why in my latest article: www.stevenoxley.com/blog/2025/10...

I wrote an article about how to influence software architecture (and decision-making more generally). Check out “How to Influence Architecture .” See if you agree or if you have better ideas. stevenoxley.com/blog/2025/10...

I finished reading Release It! by Michael Nygard recently. It was a great read - highly recommended - and triggered a number of thoughts which I explore in this article: www.stevenoxley.com/blog/2025/08...

I recently purchased some foam dart guns for my... kids. They are as fun as I hoped. I’ll share more, but I can highly recommend these blasters:
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And strongly warn against...(1/2)

I’m starting an async book club for the book Release It! Second Edition by Michael T. Nygard (pragprog.com/titles/mnee2...) and you’re invited to join! Buy the book now - use the code stevenoxley for a 40% discount. Follow me for updates... (1/2)

Behold, my tea advent calendar! I have some catching up to do. (from: www.stevenoxley.com/mb/tea-adven...)