It has been quite an odyssey, but now it is finally here: 📣 📚 Domain-Driven Transformation: Modernize Legacy Systems and Mitigate Risk 📚 📣 In this book, Carola Lilienthal and I present our approach to transform architecturally eroded systems. domain-driven-transformation.com

This was a great chat about Diagrams-as-code, #AI, and spec-driven development ☺️

TOMORROW 12:45 CET: Diagrams as Code with AI with Jacqui Read @tekiegirl.bsky.social and Lisa Maria Schäfer live from @sagconference.bsky.social #SoftwareArchitektur im #Stream More Information and opportunity to ask questions: software-architektur...

You asked and I'm delivering: a brand new training combining all you want to know about diagrams-as-code, #AI, and architecture diagramming in one 2-day workshop. Join me in beautiful Amsterdam: jcq.me/tri26f#AI #software #softwareDevelopment #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture #training

When do we know when we have done enough design to move on to architecture? This asked at my new Surviving Complexity talk at @newcrafts.bsky.social. Here are the slides from the talk, and the answer I gave, enjoy! jcq.me/roWLey #software #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment

Let's learn how to survive compelixity through Software Design with @tekiegirl.bsky.social at @newcrafts.bsky.social

FOMO and JOMO at the KanDDDinsky Open Space today!

Have you had enough of all the endless chit-chat about AI? Yeah. I hear you. So I ain’t sayin’ nuffink other than, I’m running a two-day workshop in Amsterdam on November 17th and 18th, getting the most out of LLM-augmented coding tools and having FUN with it. Let’s not talk about it. Let’s DO It.

Communication Patterns is now a toddler at 2 years old 🎂 , and did you know it's been translated into 10 languages? Available in Polish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, & Spanish. #software #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture #softwareDesign #books

We're really looking forward to running our 2-hour workshop, Epic Systems Design: Surviving Complexity, at KanDDDinsky in Berlin next week. Join Steve and me for some epic fun ☺️ kandddinsky.com/2025/session... #software #softwareDesign #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture #workshop

This is a course to go for in today's software development industry!

How much should an LLM do for you? I’ve started experimenting with using LLMs to help me build software. One of the first things I did was to watch the video of Llewellyn Falco’s talk about using process files as blueprints for Agentic AI, from Craft Conference 2025. >>>

Time is a crucial element in modeling business workflows. In this video, @indualagarsamy shows how to implement your business policies in such a manner that it truly revolves around your business so you can realize the DDD dream

November 6-7 I will be at @newcrafts.bsky.social in #Paris. You'll love this conference. Hope to see you there! ncrafts.io#Paris #software #conference #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment

Can you design a system in a day? We're going to find out at CodeCamp Romania in Cluj on 15th October. Get 15% off with JACQUI15 💸 🎉 jcq.me/codecamp25 #software #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment

When you accidentally start icing poo emojis and then just run with it... 💩🧁

👇🏻 I've just seen this deal was extended. You've got 1 day 8 hours left if you thought you'd missed out!

Feeling the pressure to deliver and keep up with the latest tech? We get it. That’s why Devoxx UK brings together 1,000+ devs for talks, workshops & real conversations that actually help you tackle today’s challenges & get you ready for what’s next. 📅 6th & 7th May 2026 | London | devoxx.co.uk

Free tickets are available until Monday for the next #DDDLondon event on Tue 16th Sep, with a talk on Why Fast Pipelines Can’t Fix a Flawed Strategy & a facilitated discussion on AI in Software Design. Get them while you can! dddlondon.com/events/fast-...

@newcrafts.bsky.social has some excellent workshops in Paris in November. Want a discount? As a speaker, I've been given a discount link. You'll need to get your tickets by 22nd September! 🔗 jcq.me/ncw25 #software #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment #softwareDesign #training #learning

Want to know more about software diagramming and AI? 👇🏻 My Software Architecture Gathering interview is linked below... #software #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment #softwareDesign #diagramming @sagconference.bsky.social

Get the 25-book @oreilly.bsky.social @humblebundle.com to not only get my book, #CommunicationPatterns, but also @andrewhl.bsky.social's Facilitating Software Architecture & @dianamontalion.com's Learning Systems Thinking. This triad of books is what you need to boost your software! jcq.me/hbswarch

Wow, it's an honour to be shortlisted for the #TechWomen100 Awards 2025, powered by @kpmguk.bsky.social 🙂‍↕️ So many fantastic women in this list! Voting is open until 17th Sept: bit.ly/TW25-Shortlist #weAreTechWomen100 #software #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment @wearetechwomen.bsky.social

There's one thing you can do to improve the quality of your software that not many people would think of... Improve your communication Join me to improve your software with diagrams-as-code + AI on 30 Sep 20% off code jacqui20 jcq.me/gotoc25 #software #softwareArchitecture #softwareDevelopment

It's only a few days until we welcome @chrissimon.au to #DDDLondon online on Sept 4th. All attendees will receive a code to get 20% off Chris' or my workshop (and conference tickets) at @gotocon.com #Copenhagen: dddlondon.com/events/imagi... #sofware #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture

A recent study showed that developers thought using #AI had made them 20% more productive, but actually it had made them 19% LESS productive. I can help. Look out for my trainings coming up this year, or get in touch to book a private training for your team. jcq.me/train#AI #productivity #Software

📣 Booking Open 📣 I have confirmed dates for conferences & workshops in 2025 so I'm opening up training courses to December 2025 🙌 Contact me for availability via my website or DM. I also offer bespoke training, and private talks. jcq.me/train What do you want to learn? #software

I'm at @gotocon.com #Copenhagen with my Diagrams-as-Code with #AI masterclass. You'll leave with knowledge to select the best notation for your context & to get going with AI & automation in your diagrams & docs. jcq.me/gotoc25 #softw#Copenhagen#AI#software #softwareDesign #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture

Today is apparently World Productivity Day. So just a reminder to you all that productivity does not mean doing all-the-things. Productivity is making some progress on the things (or thing) that are important in your current season. Be kind to yourself. #productivity #burnout

RSVP now for our July event at Policy Expert London! 🥳 dddlondon.com/events/inten... This month I am talking about acing a #softwarearchitecture review by discovering mismatches between business & technical strategy. We are also delighted to have Simon Copsey talking about selecting problems

Can you design a system in 2 hours? We gave it a shot at @dddeu.bsky.social! We tackled a problem at the design level, using the #ACEDmodel 🟩🟨🟧🟥 Great designs, collaboration & questions! And so many smiles 😄 I run this workshop from 2 hours up to 2 days in length. jcq.me/tdesysb

👇🏻 Every Event, Everywhere, All at Once is an A-Z of events, but in an order where you can build on prior knowledge (and most of the terms begin with E 😂)

MLAH: multi letter acronym hell. A solution: SIDI: state it, define it #dddeu

DDD and rainbow unicorns, @tekiegirl.bsky.social makes it possible at #dddeu

The @gotocon.com #bookclub #podcast of my conversation with Gregor Hohpe about #CommunicationPatterns is now out. Find it in all the places you usually find podcasts 😉 or here: gotopia.tech/podcast #softw#bookclub#podcast#CommunicationPatterns#software#softwareDevelopment #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture #softwareEngineering

I'm excited to be running a brand new ✨ hands-on 🙌 workshop at @dddeu.bsky.social in a week's time! Join me for 2 hours of design as we explore a problem. What is design? I'll tell you via the #ACEDmodel #software #softwareDesign #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture #softwareEngineering

DDD London is excited to announce our next IN-PERSON event on 11th June at Thoughtworks London! Join @andrewhl.bsky.social as they tell us more about how power structures impact software. Join us - get your free ticket here: dddlondon.com/events/power...

It's going to be tiring but very rewarding! I'm on the road a lot at this time of year, but meeting people, interesting questions, & sharing knowledge at conferences is worth it! jacquiread.com/events I hope to see you there! #softwareDesign #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture #software

What an unforgettable speaker lineup! Every speaker brought something unique to the table, leaving everyone inspired and ready for action. Huge thank you for making this event extraordinary 💕

At the start they are hesitant, some not even sure why they are here. The objective is not clear. Then we start going over the system together and although a bit uncomfortable as an exercise, they start seeing clarity. That moment of realisation is so wonderful to see.

A great metric is memes per slide 😂 If you're not having fun you're not learning 😉

Wondering if I was the only one who got the "Q Continuum" joke at @tekiegirl.bsky.social's talk on Events? 😂 #DevoxxUK

🤫 I hear the books are being sold with a discount... Hope to see you there! 👇🏻

Something I often encounter when working with technical leaders is the following worry: "My senior engineers know more than I do!" People worry that they're losing touch with the pace of change in technology.

👇🏻 This was a great conversation with Gien for the Satisfying Software podcast. Want to know what satisfying software means to me? You'll have to listen or watch 😉 @gienverschatse.com #software #softwareDesign #softwareDevelopment #softwareArchitecture

Come and join us for the UK’s favourite Java centred developer conference and gain invaluable insights directly from industry experts. Form long-lasting professional connections that will get you ahead in your career. Don’t miss out, tickets are running low! 7-9 May | bit.ly/3QCMu5e

Super happy that Bytesize Architecture Sessions have been added to to the Open Practice Library. I feel that this is a landmark for the took maturity and usage. It is common for me to hear usage reports in companies big and small. Visit openpracticelibrary.com/practice/byt... for great practices

Early during this amazing @Cat Hick's talk @Hazel Weakly said "Turns out, TDD stood for Toddler Driven Development" The talk was a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it. We have a recording @virtualddd.com Cat's post www.drcathicks.com/post/cat-vir... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYhX...

How technical do technical leaders have to be? Are you worried that you’re too hands-on, or not hands-on enough? Are you exhausting yourself trying to keep up with every technical detail in your domain?

🚨 The date is fast approaching, get your tickets before 23rd April! 🚨 Join me online to explore diagrams-as-code, models, & #AI for diagrams 🤔 🤖 Find out more here: ddd.academy/diagrams...#AI #softwareDevelopment #softwareDesign #softwareArchitecture