Link Dump #198

I hope you agree this is the right moment for a coffee and reading.

1. Software Development
   1. Event Storming Big Picture — How to enforce the Timeline? #PickOfTheWeek
      Ever wondered how a chaotic wall of sticky notes can reveal deep domain insights and shape your architecture decisions? In this article, the author unpacks Event Storming timelines, pivotal moments, and the hilarious (and painful) struggle to make sense of it all. Join the sticky note adventure — and see if you can find where your sanity went!
   2. Agentic AI at work
      This Thoughtworks article explores a new frontier in the workplace where AI takes autonomous action, pursues goals, and adapts in real-time with minimal human oversight. Discover how this transformative technology handles end-to-end multi-step workflows, driving efficiency and new value.
   3. Event Storming Workshops: A Closer Look at Different Approaches
      Event Storming is a collaborative technique for uncovering domain complexity and aligning understanding, using various workshop types. Learn how to use it and what are your possibilities!
   4. Do developers need to think less with AI? #PickOfTheWeek
      This article shares insights on breaking down complex problems for AI, the benefits of active iteration, and even the unexpected advantage of the Pomodoro Technique to prevent fatigue. Equip yourself with strategies for strategic thinking and quality assessment when working with AI tools.
2. Testing
   1. Fuzz-testing in the AI era #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn how AI is transforming fuzz testing and vice versa. This article reveals how generative AI can enhance fuzzing by creating novel test inputs, while fuzz testing itself is proving invaluable for identifying vulnerabilities in complex AI systems by injecting adversarial data. It’s a powerful two-way street for security.
3. Clean Code
   1. Replacing Legacy Systems With Data Streaming: The Strangler Fig Approach
      This article explores how to replace legacy systems incrementally using the Strangler Fig Pattern, a proven method for gradually migrating functionalities without disrupting your business. Discover how to modernize at your own pace, ensuring smooth transitions and minimized risks.
4. Leadership
   1. Why the Most Powerful Leaders Play the Long Game
      Read the article to learn that playing the long game doesn’t mean delaying your joy or deferring your impact. It means committing to a deeper kind of success — the kind that’s aligned, sustainable, and purpose-driven.
5. Fun
   1. All Locked Up