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Legacy systems and delivery pressure: Symptoms healthcare tech teams keep treating

Healthcare product and engineering teams stay busy fixing bugs, modernizing systems, and shipping features faster. But when the root cause is process, culture, or misalignment—not code—the same problems keep coming back.

Cathy Colliver

Legacy modernization

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How to build a documentation companion with Claude skills: six lessons from the field

Jeremy Fairbank

Jeremy Fairbank

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Healthcare software teams keep fixing symptoms: Real problems run deeper

Cathy Colliver

Legacy modernization

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🐍 Functionally Zen

Kyle Adams

Future-proof innovative software

Double Takes

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Double Takes

TDDing with Claude is like having a pair that removes all the failing assertions every time you go to the bathroom.

Steve Jackson

State machines are the answer for those seeking determinism in the era of AI agents.

Dave Mosher

A Slack conversation left Doc reflecting on what bug bashes say about the systems we work in.

Doc Norton

Test-driven development is to programming what double-entry bookkeeping is to accounting.

Neal Lindsay

The fundamental character flaw of the software creator is not the misguided belief that they can solve any problem with software. Instead, it is the belief they can understand how their own software works before they create it.

Steve Jackson

We may need a SaaS appendix for Zawinski's law:

Any SaaS platform attempts to expand until it is a social network.

Matt Jones

How a supportive buddy can transform your remote onboarding experience

Step inside Test Double’s unique approach to remote onboarding. Learn from our Onboarding Buddies how we make every new hire feel welcome and connected from day one!

Jason Allen

Recruiting & careers

teams

remote-work

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What is a Meta Programmer?

What's it mean for a founder to go back to being an individual contributor at their own company? Justin Searls is about to find out!

Justin Searls

Accelerate quality software

agile

communication

productivity

professional-growth

The Test Double way: how we create great software and even better teams

Learn about Test Double's unique approach to software development, where shared values and a commitment to continuous improvement create great software and exceptional teams.

Cathy Colliver

Accelerate quality software

teams

communication

Why you need the new Standard Ruby VS Code extension

Explore how the latest VS Code Ruby extensions can make your coding faster and more enjoyable. Perfect for Ruby developers looking to boost productivity!

Justin Searls

Accelerate quality software

ruby

testing

standard-ruby

It's literally impossible to learn everything there is to learn about programming. And there's no need to.

Sustainable Learning

Josh Justice shares an approach to learning that he stumbled upon to avoid mistakes that may be hindering your learning, make the flow of information manageable, solidify your skills, and feel motivated all along the way.

Josh Justice

Recruiting & careers

agile

professional-growth

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Get safer TypeScript code with Zod: a practical guide

Discover the power of Zod in validating TypeScript schemas, making your code more robust and error-free. Perfect for developers looking to improve their TypeScript skills.

Joseph Lozano

Software tooling & tips

typescript

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How to safely improve your database schema

Ever thought of tweaking your database without halting operations? Dive into our guide on making non-disruptive schema changes effectively.

Justin Schoen

Software tooling & tips

agile

Super Standard: How to add gem extensions and custom rules to Standard Ruby

Discover how the new extend_config option in Ruby Standard 1.22.1 allows you to tailor your code formatting to fit your team's needs, reducing debates and boosting productivity.

Justin Searls

Accelerate quality software

ruby

testing

open-source

standard-ruby

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