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Don't Rush the Redesign: Start with Strategy
7 Jan 2026
Entries tagged: strategy
Reflections from LeadDev 2025: Power, Clarity, and the Future of Engineering Leadership
13 Nov 2025
Our Engineering Manager brought back some delightful insights from LeadDev 2025. Here are the highlights and the lessons leaders can apply to working with their own teams.
A Rails 8 Upgrade Story: Building Momentum Without a Rewrite
28 Oct 2025
A real-world Rails 8 upgrade story about evolving an existing app, preserving its value, and moving forward without starting over.
Red Flags That Signal Growing Technical Debt: What FastRuby Has Learned from Client Projects
15 Oct 2025
Our friends at FastRuby share how to spot the quiet warning signs of growing technical debt and how to address it strategically instead of reactively.
Measuring the Real Impact of AI Coding Tools on Developer Productivity
28 Aug 2025
A look at how to measure the impact of AI tools by focusing on developer experience, maintainability, and measurable productivity.
Smart Cuts: How to Audit and Reduce Your Team’s Tool Overload
10 Jun 2025
Learn how to audit your team’s tools and subscriptions, avoid hidden overlap, and streamline your stack—without breaking workflows.
Legacy App Modernization: A Case Study in Rails 8 and Rapid Prototyping
28 May 2025
See how we replaced a legacy Access app with a scalable Rails 8 solution using Hotwire, Kamal, and rapid prototyping.
Organizing the Chaos: Why Password Managers Make Developer Onboarding Easier
22 Apr 2025
Simplify dev onboarding, reduce risk, and secure your workflow with credential management strategies using tools like 1Password.
Simple Network Diagrams: Communicating Your App’s Structure Clearly
9 Apr 2025
Learn the simplest, most effective way to describe the elements of your application using simple network diagrams.
How to Demo Your Application to a New Development Team: A Helpful Guide
3 Apr 2025
Onboarding a new dev team? Learn how to walk them through your app for a seamless transition and collaboration.