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January 2025

What is a target state architecture?
Your "target state architecture" is exactly what your project needs in order to adequately describe current state, its problems, and desired solutions.
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Zac Beckman
Why we shouldn’t hide complexity
We work really hard to hide complexity behind beautiful abstractions, but that creates a problem with "invisible complexity." Here's how to save your…
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Zac Beckman
Breathing life into your writing
A great dictionary can fuel your creativity. Inspire your prose, express your thoughts. Well chosen words bring spirit and faculty to thoughts, and the…
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Zac Beckman
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Why you need a second brain
A second brain gives you superpowers, makes mental leaps that others can't fathom and finds information nobody else knows exists. Best of all, having…
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Zac Beckman
Change the way you think about programming for the better
Challenging ourselves is transformative. Changing the way you look at programming will introduce paradigm-shifts... even when going back to old…
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Zac Beckman
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Value stream engineering in a nutshell
Here's a concrete blueprint to absolutely ensure successful delivery of your project. “VSE in a nutshell” is the key.
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Zac Beckman

December 2024

Happy new year (and a quick 2024 retrospective)
Here’s to 365 new chances. Make them count. Happy New Year! + A quick look back at the most popular posts of 2024! 😁
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Zac Beckman
16 valuable career & life lessons
These life lessons have been invaluable to me over the years.
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Zac Beckman
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A "Definition of Done" is only half the story
Senior devs also use a “DoR.” A Definition of Ready makes sure you start only when you have everything you need.
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Zac Beckman
3.1 Value mapping
Properly understanding feature value, risks and rewards informs prioritization. It gives you the means to take control of your work and deliver fast…
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Zac Beckman
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