For example, many architects favor not being locked into a database vendor or cloud provider. However, how likely is a switch really? Maybe 5%, or even lower? How much will it cost you to bring that switching cost down from let's say $50,000 (for a semi-manual migration) to near zero? Likely a lot more than the $2,500 ($50,000 x 5%) you can expect... See more
Did you know that focusing on performance can actually HURT your performance? This paradox is known as “The Performance Paradox.” If you care about performance, you should understand it and act accordingly.
Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are Not the Point