Being a backend developer today feels harder than 20 years ago

All the reasons why backend development today feels harder, or, at the very least, vastly more complex than 20 years ago.

Introducing the Multiplayer Beta: Design, Develop and Manage Distributed Software Better

We are thrilled to announce the public beta release of Multiplayer, a platform created to transform the way teams design, develop, and manage distributed software.

Strategies for Managing Architectural Technical Debt that DON’T Work

The most significant relief from performance issues and costly technical liabilities comes from resolving architectural technical debt. This blog post delves into the best strategies to achieve that.

Understanding Architectural Technical Debt

While most resources and tools today focus on code-level technical debt, it is Architectural Technical Debt (ATD) that incurs the highest "interest rates" and imposes the most significant constraints on the evolution of a software system.

Why Everyone on your Team Should Understand the System Architecture (Even a Little)?

Architecture is a team sport and even a basic understanding of system architecture can greatly benefit engineers in multiple aspects of their work.

Grokking the System Design Review - everything your team should know

Explore the balance between upfront planning and evolutionary design, understanding the significance of architecture in software development, and learning how to conduct impactful system design reviews.

The Rise of Modern Software Architects

The Software Architect role is undergoing foundational changes and significant evolution. In this article, we dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding this role and illuminate the shifting dynamics that are shaping the future of modern software architecture.

System Design and Software Design in Distributed Systems

System Design and Software Design are often used interchangeably. This blog post shares how we define them and use them in the context of building distributed systems.

Six Modern Software Architecture Styles

Leveraging tried-and-tested solutions saves time, ensures reliability, and helps avoid common pitfalls. We look at six common architectural styles used in distributed systems and talk about how to choose the best one for your use case.

Backend Software Engineers are Designers Too

We typically associate 'design' with visual aesthetics, but it's more than that. Backend engineers are masters of System Design, meticulously crafting the architecture, dependencies, and data structures that influence user experiences. This post explores the hidden artistry in their work.