Bernie DurfeeEnd Anonymity on the InternetAnonymity is one of the most powerful, cherished, useful and abused features of the internet. It allows people to speak more freely than…May 20May 20
Bernie DurfeeinThe StartupDesign as CodeSoftware Engineering has come a long way. From the primordial days of “hacking it until it works”, through the dark ages of project…Jun 25, 20192Jun 25, 20192
Bernie DurfeeinThe StartupSoftware Development PrinciplesWhenever I embark on a project, I always like to define a set of fundamental guiding principles for future reference. These principles can…Jan 4, 20191Jan 4, 20191
Bernie DurfeeDon’t wait… iterate!Two talented architects, Amanda and Sarah, are each handed a sheet of paper and a pen. Their task is to design a 2-story house for a…Nov 27, 2018Nov 27, 2018
Bernie DurfeeThe Cost of VelocityI was sitting in a status meeting for one of our development teams who are working on a new project. As often happens with new projects…Oct 4, 20181Oct 4, 20181
Bernie DurfeeRPA: Really Primitive AutomationSorry folks, I need to kick RPA a little before it becomes the next big thing. I’ve been hearing this acronym bandied about lately and…May 4, 2018May 4, 2018
Bernie DurfeeBetter DX + Better UX = Better SoftwareThe experience of the developers (and architect, designers, etc) that are creating a software product (aka the Developer Experience or DX)…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Bernie DurfeeCannonballs, Feathers, Perception and IntuitionIf you drop a cannonball and a feather off a poorly built tower, which one hits the ground first?Feb 14, 2018Feb 14, 2018
Bernie DurfeeBetter Living Through ContainersI’ve officially been containerized. It took me a while, but now I get it. I’m in.Jan 25, 2018Jan 25, 2018