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Jacqui and Steve write about the IT industry and the software profession. You can read recent posts below, or explore by tags.

TechWomen100 2025 Winner

TechWomen100 2025 Winner

I'm delighted to share that I've been named a TechWomen100 2025 winner by WeAreTechWomen!

Talks as Sketchnotes

Talks as Sketchnotes

Adrian Banks captured two recent Ministry of Software Design talks, and he has given us permission to share them with you today!

What is an architect?

What is an architect?

Software architect is a very grand title, but when you boil it down, along with other architect titles, its meaning is not what people expect.

Technical Debt: Pressures on decision-makers

Technical Debt: Pressures on decision-makers

Technical debt in software development is not a helpful metaphor, there are too many things it should apply to that aren't clear in common usage, and the impacts much more complex than in common comprehension.

Influence and Awareness: Breaking software development silos

Influence and Awareness: Breaking software development silos

Meeting across team borders can only be described as an illuminating experience. Inter-team and inter-department communication brings a wealth of additional experiences and working relationships which can result in better business outcomes.

The Software Design Newsletter #1: The ACED Model

The Software Design Newsletter #1: The ACED Model

The software design newsletter this week features the ACED Model and other works from The Ministry of Software Design.