The Death of the Application

The Death of the Application Why Everything We Built Was a Workaround — And What Comes Next What if everything we know about enterprise software design is about to become obsolete? For forty+ years, we’ve built systems around a single assumption: humans need interfaces to accomplish tasks. We’ve designed screens, workflows, navigation patterns, and training programs — all because software couldn’t understand what users actually wanted. That assumption is dying. And it’s taking the traditional …

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Why Business Context Is a Force Multiplier for Technical People

Most technical people — whether they’re building software, managing infrastructure, designing data pipelines, or optimizing algorithms — focus heavily on mastering the tools and frameworks of their craft. That makes sense; strong technical skills are the foundation of the role. But there’s a hidden force that can dramatically amplify the impact of those skills: deep understanding of the business context. When a technical professional understands why the business operates the way it does, the technical work changes. Decisions …

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