The Busy Programmer
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The Busy Programmer
Maciej 'MJ' Jędrzejewski: Unlock SOFT SKILLS naturally
Maciej "MJ" Jędrzejewski, a seasoned software architect, fractional consultant, and self-published author who brings over 12 years of experience solving complex technical and organizational challenges.
Maciej shares his expertise on the role of a solution architect, the power of soft skills in technical leadership, and practical team-building tips that foster collaboration and innovation. We explore what it means to craft solutions that work — without falling into the trap of over-engineering. We also dive into MJ’s writing process and his self-published book, uncovering the mindset and discipline needed to share knowledge with the world. From evolving architectures to evolving teams, this episode is packed with actionable advice and unique perspectives.
Follow Maciej:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedrzejewski-maciej/
- Github: https://github.com/meaboutsoftware
- Blog + newsletter: https://www.fractionalarchitect.io/ & https://newsletter.fractionalarchitect.io/
You can also purchase Maciej's book, "Master Software Architecture", here: https://mastersoftwarearchitecturebook.com/
Other links and resources mentioned during the episode:
- Evolutionary Architecture by Example - repository to navigate the xomplex landscape of .NET software architecture: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example
- "The Architect Elevator" by Gregor Hohpe: https://architectelevator.com/
- "Software Architecture: The Hard Parts" by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage: https://www.amazon.com/Software-Architecture-Trade-Off-Distributed-Architectures/dp/1492086894
- "Learning Domain-Driven Design" by Vlad Khononov: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Domain-Driven-Design-Aligning-Architecture/dp/1098100131
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