The role of a principal engineer is crucial in shaping effective documentation within engineering organizations. They establish standards, ensure clarity, and integrate documentation into the engineering lifecycle. By mentoring others and prioritizing documentation alongside architecture, they help avoid failures, facilitating better communication and understanding across teams. Documentation is treated as essential infrastructure. Continue reading →

Here are 10 best practices for GraphQL accrued from dozens of GraphQL API implementations: Remember that these practices may vary depending on the specific requirements and context of your GraphQL implementation. It’s always recommended to stay updated with the latest best practices and community guidelines. Continue reading →

I was working on getting the latest DataStax Enterprise 6 up and running via the Docker Image offerings today and I stumbled across a site called hashnode.com. On that site was a harmless little question but something I realized I ponder a lot, and even find myself in conversation about on a regular basis. The... Continue reading →