Author 'Grokking Software Architecture' - Manning | Sr. SWE @ Blackboard | SnorkelAI Expert Contributor | Code Hard. Lift Heavy. Sleep More.
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May 22
Announcing CodeLiftSleep's Architecture Lab, a YouTube Channel dedicated to helping developers leveling up their architecture and fitness.
The body doesn't operate in a vacuum, and I am a firm believer that to be your best mentally, you need to be at your best physically as well.
Every episode will contain Software Architecture topics as well as an evidence-based Fitness tip to support you physically on your journey as well.
The first episode in The Modern Architect's Career Playbook Series is "You're Already an Architect".
Check it out and let me know what you think: youtu.be/SCCA-9dXB0U
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Jun 11
Happy to announce my book, Grokking Software Architecture, that's been on Manning's Bestseller list for a month now, is today's Deal of the Day!
If you tired of wondering how to stop writing code that works today but breaks when conditions change next week, this is written for you!
It's the Modern Developers Blueprint and a Career Accelerator!
You can find the book here: hubs.la/Q04dH6BX0
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Jun 9
Have not been able to stop listening to MistaDobalina after seeing it randomly in my YouTube feed a few days ago 🤣
Me and MistaDobalina have been smashing bugs, doing PR reviews and coding features this week!
youtu.be/9Bku7gXlkoo?si=i0_j…
What's your go to song?
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Jun 7
I just open-sourced Clean-CTX, a tool I built over the weekend to crush context bloat.
It turns giant files and workspaces into clean, compact skeletons that LLMs actually love, while saving 60-97% tokens depending on file size and fidelity.
- Local-first Rust binary (zero network, air-gapped restricted environment friendly)
- 3 fidelity levels
- Smart AST diffs caching
- MCP tools for Cursor, Claude, Cline, Roo, etc.
Perfect for big repos and restrictive environments.
Repo: github.com/codeliftsleep2/cl…
If you hate wasting tokens, give it a star and feel free to contribute! Full ReadMe and documentation included.
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Jun 4
There are a lot of people who think AI is going to save them.
But I think for a bigger group, AI is going to expose their lack of fundamental software architecture knowledge, since that is needed to use AI to it's fullest capability.
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Jun 3
Got a special update today...
Chapters 6 AND 7 of Grokking Software Architecture just dropped in MEAP!
These cover "Reliable API Design: Public Contracts and Synchronous Communication" and "Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): Temporal Decoupling and Asynchronous Communication".
You can check it out here: hubs.la/Q04dH6BX0
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Jun 3
I guess the word is starting to get out 😏
If you are looking to go from writing code through the lens of "How can I make this work?" to "How can I design this to last while being aligned with the overall application itself?", I might be a little bias, but this would be the book you want to read.
I've been doing this a long time and have seen things too many different views. This is the book I wish I had 20 years ago to learn from.
I didn't, but thankfully you do now. 👇
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Jun 2
Most AI/ML books are only useful if they change how you build.
Grokking Software Architecture is useful because it maps the topic to engineering work you actually have to operate.
The book covers:
• Deploy and scale beyond a demo
• Work from practical Python examples
• Understand the core system design choices
• Map the topic to real engineering workflows
• Avoid common production failure modes
• Build a stronger implementation plan
The production angle is the part I would pay attention to.
The demo is the easy part. The useful engineering work is making the system reliable once it touches real workflows.
Good fit for engineers building real AI systems and wanting a stronger mental model than another clean demo.
Link in the first comment.
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Jun 2
I can't stop watching this video and I wrote the chapter! 😂
But seriously, this is an amazing summation of Chapter 1.
For anyone who is interested in checking the book out, you can find it here. Still in MEAP, Chapter 5 just dropped!
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If you're making technical decisions that shape a system, you're already doing software architecture.
The difference is whether you're doing it intentionally.
In Grokking Software Architecture, @codeliftsleep gives developers the vocabulary, frameworks, and thinking process needed to make better long-term technical decisions.
Watch the First Chapter Summary: hubs.la/Q04jPcBm0
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May 29
At the end of the day, you are still accountable for whatever you allow the AI to do in your codebase!
Better AI models don't automatically lead to better software. @codeliftsleep argues that governance, accountability, and architectural thinking matter more than chasing the latest tools.
It's a useful read for anyone working with AI-assisted development.
The interview: hubs.la/Q04jhJnz0
His book: hubs.la/Q04jhH530
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CodeLiftSleep retweeted
Better AI models don't automatically lead to better software. @codeliftsleep argues that governance, accountability, and architectural thinking matter more than chasing the latest tools.
It's a useful read for anyone working with AI-assisted development.
The interview: hubs.la/Q04jhJnz0
His book: hubs.la/Q04jhH530
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May 29
I read this and immediately thought of "The Dork Side" in one of my chapters and the story of the Ariane 5 rocket that met the same fate due to poor software architecture practices.
Hopefully history didn't repeat itself!
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May 28
Think "grinding" late at night will help you become a better software engineer?
Think again. You are simply working with a less connected brain.
In today's Architecture Lab Fitness Tip, we look into a 2021 study showing just this.
Code Hard. Lift Heavy. Sleep More.
youtube.com/shorts/VXsrZWY0k…
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CodeLiftSleep retweeted
Indeed! And we have in-kind sponsorship opportunities 👀
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May 27
If anyone knows of a podcast that would be interested in having me on as a guest, shoot me a DM.
@ManningBooks confirmed with me they would help promote the episode.
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CodeLiftSleep retweeted
You don't need the title "software architect" to be doing architecture. If you build with future changes, scalability, and maintainability in mind, you're already making architectural decisions.
Grokking Software Architecture by @codeliftsleep helps turn that instinct into a more intentional skill.
Matt explains more: hubs.la/Q04hXXYw0
His book: hubs.la/Q04hYl410
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May 26
The difference between a senior engineer and a "code sprayer" is intent discernment.
Most engineers start coding immediately. They fire in all directions, creating a huge blast radius of technical debt for others to clean up.
Clarity Engineers do the opposite:
- They Translate: They don't just build the requirement; they uncover the why.
- They Map Impact: They calculate the ripple effect before writing a single line.
- They Demand Clarity: If the requirements are messy, the code will be. They refine the scope by asking "Why?", sometimes repeatedly, to deliver a laser-focused solution.
A "shotgun" approach creates work. A "laser" approach creates value.
Stop spraying features. Start Engineering with Clarity. 🎯
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May 25
So humbled and grateful that my book, Grokking Software Architecture, for the 2nd straight week tops the Bestseller list at @ManningBooks
With the Memorial Day sale going on through today, it would be a great time to get a great book at 50% off!
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May 24
Best practices only get you so far. Architecture decisions usually live in the gray areas. If you want sharper instincts around tradeoffs, system design, modernization, and distributed architecture, gaining that foundation is crucial.
These Manning books are a strong place to start (links in the thread):
• Grokking Software Architecture by @codeliftsleep
• Kafka for Architects by Katya Gorshkova
• Architecture Modernization by Nick Tune and @jgperrin
• Microservices Patterns, Second Edition by @crichardson
All 50% off in our Memorial Day sale. If you prefer access to everything, Manning Online is 20% off through Monday too.
liveProjects and liveVideos are still on sale for $10 too.
Find everything at hubs.la/Q04hHYx60
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