Data as Code: An Alternative to Storing Static and Semi-static Data in Databases
We often unquestioningly follow the mantra: "Put everything in the (relational) database." But what happens when your application grows to hundreds or even thousands of tables, many containing just a handful of static or rarely-changing entries? Suddenly, your database looks like an unorganized closet, not an efficient data store.
Mermaid - Diagramming and Charting Tool
Mermaid is a JavaScript library that converts text, strict markdown-like syntax, to diagrams. It is similar to PlantUML but has broader use, popularity, and support.
Report Build Times
Uneven increases in build times are one of the 'silent' indicators that could point the project may be heading in the wrong direction. As someone who likes to put data in code and generate code with T4 Text Templates, I have to be careful not to overextend. I treat these build times as Canary in the Coal Mine, an early warning system.