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Define Done Before you Build a Task Agent

The secret to building a reliable agent isn't the prompt, it's a clear definition of done. Here's how to build task agents that deliver consistent results every time.

AI Code Review Isn't Code Review Yet

AI code reviews are faster, but speed alone doesn't guarantee quality. Learn where automation adds value, where it falls short, and how to bridge the gap.

From AI Automation to AI Augmentation

AI doesn't replace knowledge workers, it transforms their time into new capability. Learn why augmentation, not automation, unlocks AI's real value.

AI Governance as Infrastructure: A Four-Layer Framework for Agentic AI

Build AI governance like CI/CD infrastructure with action-level controls, runtime gates, audit trails, and human approval before agents act.

Agile

The Quiet Trap: How Micromanagement Disguises Itself as Agile Leadership

How well-intentioned leaders accidentally micromanage through individual-focused metrics, and what servant leadership looks like in practice, based on Scrum.org and SAFe principles.

Designing AI Systems for Change: Models Will Age Faster Than Your Software

AI models and infrastructure evolve constantly. Learn how to design AI systems that remain reliable through updates, migrations, and changing regulations.

Community & Culture

When QA Goes Further Than Testing Software

Discover how a process-focused Quality Assurance mindset, one that starts before development and looks beyond symptoms, helps teams build better software.

AI Sovereignty: Escaping the Single-Vendor Trap

Escaping single-vendor AI lock-in: hyperscaler, open-weight, or on-prem paths to model-agnostic architecture.

Five AI Governance Best Practices Every Enterprise Needs Before Production

Explore enterprise AI governance best practices that help prepare AI systems for production with stronger compliance controls, monitoring, and accountability.

Stop Building Agents That Forget. Here's How to Fix It.

Learn how to build AI applications that remember user preferences, keep context across conversations, and provide better user experiences.

Cloud

Platform Engineering Maturity: From Toolchain to Self-Service

Explore CNCF Platform Engineering Maturity Model, breaking down each stage with a focus on platform interfaces and what it takes to move to the next level.

Breaking the Stage 2 Ceiling: A Live Walkthrough of Workflows and Skills

Most developers using AI coding tools are stuck. Here is how structured workflows and skills deliver the compound gains that prompts alone never will.