#systematic software reuse

Here are some tips when authoring web service clients:

Decouple connectivity from request construction. This will isolate variations in input construction and the mechanics of service invocation cleanly separated. Additionally, the request construction…

You can wait for that dream initiative or project to build a whole new set of reusable components that will magically make your teams more productive. The only issue is – it is highly likely that it will be just that – a dream. Instead of planning for…

What is the one key aspect of making your APIs reusable? Simply put – reducing the barriers to adoption. It matters because your target audience – architects, developers, and project managers – are all trying to deliver value to their clients. Iteration…

There are certain key interception points during the development process that can greatly increase the likelihood of systematic reuse. Some agile practices can really help:

Estimating User Stories – constantly seek synergies and ways to connect new…

It is natural to get comfortable, perhaps too comfortable, with the state of your codebase. After all, it works and is probably meeting tangible business needs. However, if your team has to get the full value out of it – the fair and ongoing return on…