Meeting Deadlines at All Costs is a Mistake!

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Agile practices , Project management

The Necessity of Deadlines

Deadlines are necessary. Whether you work in Scrum (Agile) or a waterfall-like methodology, one thing is certain: without deadlines, there is no motivation. According to Parkinson’s Law (no relation to the disease), deadlines are essential.

A Few Words About Naming – Methods (In Progress)

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Best practices

Note: This article is a work in progress!

Maybe the topic seems trivial and worn-out, as everyone knows that you need to create clear, unambiguous names. However, it’s still a greatly neglected area. Teams are still far from understanding that the most depends on naming. No refactoring has as much power as changing a name. It is primarily the names, if used correctly, that form what is called self-documenting code, creating a clear language in the source code of the system you are building.

Case of Scope Creep - A Simple Introduction to BDD Part 4

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Bdd

Introduction

In the dessert of JBehave, Behaviour-Driven Development, and the calculator (yay), we present the last part of our series.

Implementation - A Simple Introduction to BDD Part 3

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Bdd

Introduction

Continuing our journey with JBehave and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), today we will move on to implementation. We’ll also explore some of the interesting features of this tool.

The First Story - A Simple Introduction to BDD Part 2

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Bdd

Starting the Brain

We are ready to dive into Behavior Driven Development (BDD). Let’s kick off with JBehave and get things rolling.

A Simple Introduction to BDD Part 1

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Testing

A Simple Introduction to BDD Part 1

Today marks the premiere of my screencast, which is essentially my initial foray into video blogging and sharing insights in this format.

The Natural Order of Refactoring Under the Microscope Part 5: Evolution of Architecture

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Architecture

Architectural Evolution

An essential next step, at a much higher level of abstraction, requires a deep understanding of the system. Based on emerging patterns and developing domain objects, over time we realize the need to modify the architecture. Architectural patterns or the introduction of other architectural mechanisms can assist us. Such transformations may include:

The Natural Order of Refactoring Examined Part 4: Refactoring to Patterns

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Design patterns

The Natural Order of Refactoring Examined Part 4: Refactoring to Patterns

By following the steps outlined previously, we begin to see a more structured solution, predominantly consisting of methods grouped into classes. It’s now time to apply object-oriented principles, such as those encapsulated by the SOLID principles. We analyze the code for patterns of repetition, the need for flexibility, and code smells, and introduce design patterns where appropriate.

The Natural Order of Refactoring Under the Microscope Part 3: Extract Method

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Software development , Code refactoring

Analyzing Class and Method Responsibilities

In the next step, we examine the responsibilities of individual classes and methods, checking if they align with the intended responsibility of the class. It is best to analyze all methods and group them based on performing similar operations. We look for a place for these in other classes or a new class. Remember: if there is a significant private method in a class (longer than 3-4 lines), it should be moved to another class.

Have You Ever Thought About a Career as a Trainer/Consultant?

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Career opportunities , Professional development

As our activities at BNS IT (bnsit.pl) continue to expand, we have openings for individuals eager to work with others to share knowledge and experience. We aim to support teams in increasing their work efficiency.