Rick van Lieshout
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ORM, query builder, or SQL: choosing the right abstraction level
ORMs are lovely, they can help you speed up a lot, but they shouldn't pretend SQL doesn't exist and I'll explain why.
Boundaries: Where to Draw the Line
Most architectural problems are boundary problems. Knowing where to draw the line, and when to redraw it, is one of the hardest parts of building software systems.
Monoliths to Microservices: Finding the Right Moment
Choosing between modular monoliths and microservices is not about trends, it is about timing, team maturity, and understanding trade-offs.
What is Software Architecture (Really)?
Software architecture isn’t a fixed design or a set of diagrams, it’s the evolving set of decisions that guide how a system behaves and grows with its team.