Technical debt

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🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

Many SaaS startups over-engineer their architecture with microservices. Here's why that's usually a costly mistake—and what to do instead.

Should we really ship fast and break things?

Should we really ship fast and break things?

Should startups test everything before shipping? We break down how to balance testing with product velocity—and why 100% coverage is often the wrong goal.

Eliminating SPOFs: the importance of documentation

Eliminating SPOFs: the importance of documentation

Single points of failure (SPOF) in startups lead to lost revenue, delays, and investor concerns. Building a documentation culture early reduces risk and ensures scalability.

These small dopamine hits

These small dopamine hits

Some tasks are a slow grind, like simmering a big meal that takes hours to come together. Others are quick and satisfying—tiny fixes that deliver an instant hit of progress, like a little dopamine boost to keep you going.

Why engineers need a voice in the roadmap

Why engineers need a voice in the roadmap

A great product roadmap balances business goals with technical sustainability. Ignoring engineering input leads to technical debt and bottlenecks that slow growth. In this video, we discuss how SaaS teams can integrate engineering priorities into the roadmap for long-term success.

How to manage technical debt as part of your agile process

How to manage technical debt as part of your agile process

How to manage technical debt effectively to keep startups agile with strategies for documenting and prioritising technical debt, integrating it into your roadmap, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Keep your codebase healthy and your team productive with these actionable tips.

How to minimise the impact of developer onboarding

How to minimise the impact of developer onboarding

Discover strategies to optimise developer onboarding, minimise costs, and improve time-to-market. Learn how to tackle challenges like code complexity, technical stack adaptation, knowledge transfer, and team integration while fostering a supportive and productive environment for new hires.

How to explain your tech debt to your investors

How to explain your tech debt to your investors

Learn how to explain technical debt to investors effectively. This guide simplifies its impact on growth and strategies to manage it, helping you enhance company value and align business goals.

Mocking external systems in e2e tests

Mocking external systems in e2e tests

Struggling with a legacy codebase? We used Playwright to automate QA, reducing bugs. By mocking external APIs like Google Maps, we ensured seamless testing. Learn our implementation with Laravel and Playwright for reliable results.

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