Anti-patterns often arise when developers find creative or outside-the-box uses for a technology – or when they find workarounds for limitations that were specifically put in place by the creators of the technology to prevent misuse. Application container platforms like Docker have been the hot new thing for several years now, but they’re still fairly […]
Let’s talk about container essentials. Over the past few years, containers have transitioned from the hottest new trend to essential IT architecture. But are they are good fit for you? Are you wondering whether or not you’re using them effectively? Or have you been afraid to pull the trigger and add containers to your IT […]
Speak to any CIO nowadays and one of their top initiatives and commitment to the business will be moving to the cloud. Independent of your sector, be it banking, telecoms, retail or government, the desire to get there quickly, and without incident, is paramount as once delivered your IT organization, “amongst other things*”, will be […]
In the beginning there was nothing. Then there was the monolith, though we used to simply call monoliths “software.” Today we have two rival architectural types: monoliths and microservices. This post will explain what monoliths and microservice-based architectures are, the differences between the two, and the special considerations for each. Monoliths All software was a […]
In the ever-evolving realm of information technology, IT architecture stands as the blueprint upon which robust, reliable, and efficient systems are built. It serves as the guiding force that shapes the technological landscape of organizations, ensuring that IT solutions seamlessly align with their business goals and objectives. While the spotlight often shines brightly on the […]