Journal

Program Incremental Planing for FY25 Q3

We've started the Program Increment Planning (PI Planning) session for the upcoming quarter on 21st October.

This is a cadence-based planning event in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) where multiple agile teams come together to align on priorities, dependencies, and objectives for the upcoming PI, typically a quarter (8-12 week period) containing 4-6 sprints. I view PI Planning as the essential synchronization point that transforms individual team backlogs into a cohesive technical delivery plan.

Everything you need to Know about Java 25

Java 25 LTS brings 10-20% memory savings, simplified syntax, Scoped Values for virtual threads, and enhanced Shenandoah GC. Here is an essential upgrade guide for enterprise developers.

Employability Skills Development seminar for SLIIT Students

On 18th September 2025, Priyanjana Rodrigo and I conducted an online session of the Employability Skills Development Seminar Series at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), titled "Tools and Technologies Used in the Software Development Industry." This session was tailored for second-year students, with the goal of

My Key Takeaways from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

How "Atomic Habits" by James Clear transformed my habits, boosted my productivity, and accelerated my tech career through tiny, consistent improvements that compound over time.

Debunking Myths & Expectations in Software Engineering

As a fellow Software Engineering professional, I've seen firsthand the myths and how different the reality of our job is from what most people imagine. It's why I'm passionate about sharing what I've learned, especially for those who are looking to catch

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Everything you need to Know about Java 25

Employability Skills Development seminar for SLIIT Students

My Key Takeaways from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

Debunking Myths & Expectations in Software Engineering