biglei Notes https://biglei.com/en/notes Practical notes on custom software scope, architecture, launch and maintenance. en Why should custom software scope come before price? Why software projects should clarify business goals, functionality boundaries, acceptance criteria and risks before agreeing to a fixed price. https://biglei.com/en/notes/scope-before-quote https://biglei.com/en/notes/scope-before-quote Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT What should be checked before a business system goes live? A practical launch checklist for business systems covering acceptance, data, security, deployment, monitoring and rollback. https://biglei.com/en/notes/launch-checklist https://biglei.com/en/notes/launch-checklist Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT When does a small project actually need microservices? How business boundaries, team structure, deployment needs and operational cost determine whether a smaller software project needs microservices. https://biglei.com/en/notes/microservices-fit https://biglei.com/en/notes/microservices-fit Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT