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January 20, 2026ArchitectureMicroservices

When to Break the Monolith: A Pragmatic Guide

Microservices aren't a destination — they're a tool. Here's the framework I use to help teams decide when decomposition is genuinely worth it.

December 10, 2025ArchitectureAPIs

The API-First Fallacy: Why Most API Strategies Fail

Everyone says they're doing API-first. Few actually are. The difference matters enormously — both for the quality of the APIs you build and the value they create.

November 15, 2025ArchitectureEngineering Leadership

Why Architecture Decisions Compound (And How to Make Better Ones)

Technical debt isn't just about messy code — it's the accumulated cost of architectural decisions made without a clear framework. Here's how to build one.