🦜 Thoughts for CTOs, Tech Leads and Software Architects
@www.workingsoftware.dev@rss-parrot.net
I'm an automated parrot! I relay a website's RSS feed to the Fediverse. Every time a new post appears in the feed, I toot about it. Follow me to get all new posts in your Mastodon timeline!
Brought to you by the RSS Parrot.
---
Guides ▪️ Techniques ▪️ Technologies ▪️ Thoughts for CTOs, Tech-Leads, Software Architects and Software Engineers to create software products that work.
Your feed and you don't want it here? Just
e-mail the birb.
A simple 5-step approach to support any new initiative as a Software Architect
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/a-simple-5-step-approach-to-support-any-new-initiative-as-a-software-architect/
Published: November 30, 2025 10:36
A simple 5-step approach for Software Architects to guide new initiatives: align on the problem, map the landscape, define boundaries, and set direction.
The Wardley Mapping Doctrine: 40 Principles for Smarter Strategic Decisions
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/wardley-mapping-doctrine/
Published: November 18, 2025 20:42
Explore a set of universal principles for strategic success, focusing on situational awareness, user needs, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Software Architecture Challenge: Flexibility vs. Product Integrity
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/software-architecture-challenge-1-flexibility-vs-product-integrity/
Published: November 16, 2025 19:45
This software architecture challenge involves enabling tenant-specific customization in a multi-tenant SaaS while maintaining product integrity and maintainability. What would YOU do as a Software Architect in this scenario?
The Ultimate List of Best Software Architecture Books (2026) 📗
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/the-ultimate-list-of-software-architecture-books/
Published: November 1, 2025 11:56
In this post I present you a list of the best software architecture books you should read in 2026.
MCP in practice: What software architects need to know about the Model Context Protocol
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/mcp-in-practice-what-software-architects-need-to-know-about-the-model-context-protocol/
Published: October 6, 2025 07:53
Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) empowers AI to securely access tools and data- transforming software architecture, automation, and AI integration.
From xPath to Natural Language: AI Browser Automation with Stagehand and OpenAI
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/ai-browser-automation-with-stagehand-and-openai/
Published: July 21, 2025 11:32
Scrape Google Shopping prices using AI-powered browser automation. Automate with Stagehand, OpenAI, and natural language - no xPath and queries needed.
Building My First MCP Server: A Practical Guide with Google Routes API
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/building-my-first-mcp-server-a-practical-guide-with-google-routes-api/
Published: July 8, 2025 20:56
Learn how to build your first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server by connecting a local LLM to the Google Maps API step by step.
How to Build AI Microsites with OpenAI, Next.js and TailwindCSS
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/how-to-build-ai-microsites-with-openai-next-js-and-tailwindcss/
Published: June 17, 2025 21:05
Learn how to build truly dynamic AI-powered web pages by rendering OpenAI results live - no static prompts, no rebuilds, just real-time HTML generation.
Parsing PDFs with AI - How I Built a Zero-Trust, Client-Only PDF Parser in the Browser
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/parsing-pdf-with-ai-zero-trust-client-only/
Published: June 11, 2025 21:10
Here's how I developed a fully client-side PDF parser that converts documents into structured JSON using a local LLM - all offline, without the data leaving the browser. An interesting future approach for financial, legal and privacy applications.
Technical Debt Records: The Missing Piece in your Software Architecture Documentation
https://www.workingsoftware.dev/technical-debt-records/
Published: May 31, 2025 08:34
Use Technical Debt Records (TDRs) to make software debt visible and trackable - boosting software architecture documentation and long-term maintainability.