Map Camp: How to Create a Revolution
Dave was delighted to be asked to speak at Map Camp. Map Camp started in
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Spec-Driven Development Has Hit Its Ceiling
For eighteen months, “write the specification first” has been the sensible response to AI-generated code.
Spec-Driven Development: Why AI Is Bringing an Old Software Engineering Idea Back to Life
AI is bringing Spec-Driven Development back into the spotlight. Learn how AI agents, context engineering, testing, and iterative delivery are reshaping modern software engineering. …
AI Engineering Teams: Does Team Topologies Still Matter in the Age of AI Agents?
AI is transforming software engineering at unprecedented speed. But while AI agents can accelerate delivery, they also increase cognitive load, organisational complexity, and the need for strong socio-technical systems. Here’s why Team Topologies still matters in the AI era. …
AI-Generated Code Is a Liability: Why Engineering Excellence Matters More Than Ever
AI is changing software engineering at extraordinary speed. Code generation, agentic workflows, autonomous testing, and
Developer Productivity. It wasn’t acceptable in the 80’s
McKinsey published a framework for measuring developer productivity. Dan North, who we know and respect,
What should a modern CTO do?
How today’s CTOs can make the right decisions in cloud strategy, platform selection, compliance, and
Five Years On: What Writing The Value Flywheel Effect Taught Us About Software, Scale, and Letting Go
In early 2021, the idea that would eventually become The Value Flywheel Effect was little
How the BBC Scales Serverless: A Case Study in Long-Term Value and Problem Prevention
In the world of digital media, few organisations face the scale, complexity, and public expectations
Mapping the Emerging Value: Moving Beyond Operations to Strategic Advantage
Mapping emerging value in engineering teams: In Chapter 19 of The Value Flywheel Effect, Dave