Blog Posts

Mark Richards Unpacks the 'Microservice All The Things' Pitfall, Advocates for Strategic Architecture First

Software architecture expert Mark Richards highlights the dangers of universal microservice adoption from project inception, proposing a phased architectural approach for optimal system design. He reveals how starting with a Service-Based Architecture can mitigate complexity and cost, reserving microservices for where they truly add value.

USPTO's Proposed Rule Sparks Alarm: Developers Warn of Crippling Impact on Software Innovation and Anti-Troll Defenses

A new rule proposed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, set to take effect December 2nd, threatens to severely limit developers' ability to challenge low-quality patents. The changes are widely seen as a significant win for patent trolls, potentially stifling innovation and increasing litigation risks across the software ecosystem.