Designing for Teams
When we build software, or we put together a process, we need to consider how teams use it, not just individuals.
2026-09-28
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software development
Absolute and Relative References
One of the challenges in digital systems involves how we reference other resources. Steve discusses whether absolute or relative references are better.
2026-09-26
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Make It Routine
Solving problems can be challenging, but once you have something built, it should be easier the next time.
2026-09-21
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2026-09-19
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2026-08-14
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Building Great Software
Steve notes that building great software isn't easy, and there is a lot of work that goes into this. Even in today's age of AI.
2026-08-12
215 reads
Imagine the Physical World
Today Steve notes that he often compares the work a computer does to what might happen if the same actions occurred in the physical world.
2026-08-10
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2026-07-29
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Make It Routine
One of the goals of software is to use the power of the computer to handle repeatable tasks. Steve notes that this can be hard at first, but the goal is that subsequent efforts become routine.
2026-07-27
134 reads
The New Software Team
Software teams are changing with AI and this might be an exciting time for developers if they take advantage of the capabilities available.
2026-05-22
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Hyperscale Replicas IV
In Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many geo-replicas can be created?
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