Architecture

Why not self-host using a VPS or dedicated hardware instead of using the cloud? Well, there are a lot of reasons. The cloud isn’t just about scaling; it’s about managed services. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Dissecting the Trend You’ve probably seen some memes on social media or blog posts pushing back against the cloud, advocating for self-hosting instead. But here’s the thing—everyone’s opinions are shaped by their own context. What works for them might not work for you. Let’s take a closer… Read More »Cloud vs Self-Hosting

So, you’re building a system around business processes and workflows. Great! But where does the code go that has to orchestrate all this? This is a common question I’ve received, especially from members of my channel on our private Discord. Let’s dive into the guidelines on process managers, bounded contexts, and clever ways to collocate workflow steps. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Understanding Workflows Often, smaller workflows chain together to create larger workflows. Picture this: we have three different boundaries—sales, shipping, and billing.… Read More »Commands or Events: Which One for Workflow?

“Manager”, “Builder”, “Factory”, or another technical name in your code structure isn’t Screaming Architecture or Vertical Slices. This post was inspired by the neverending posts I see on LinkedIn about software architecture styles and concepts. Let’s be real: The signal-to-noise ratio isn’t great, and many posts miss context and nuance. So, let’s unpack some thoughts on this. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Vertical Slice Architecture First up is the ever-popular vertical slice architecture, which seems to be widely misunderstood. One post I came… Read More »Screaming Architecture: Not Driven By Entities