Service Overview
Software stewardship is the ongoing care and responsibility for software after it has been created. In my practice, this work focuses specifically on software I have authored—frameworks, packages, tools, and addons that are actively used and evolving.
Rather than treating software as finished at release, stewardship recognizes that real systems change over time. New requirements emerge, environments shift, and integration contexts evolve. My role is to guide those changes without compromising clarity or stability.
Direct Support and Custom Work
This service includes direct hands-on assistance, custom extensions, targeted fixes, and adaptation work. Because I am the author of the software, changes are made with full understanding of the original design intent and constraints.
Packages, Frameworks, and Addons
Software stewardship applies to reusable packages, internal frameworks, standalone tools, and addons. The emphasis is on keeping these artifacts compatible, understandable, and effective as they are deployed in new or evolving systems.
Responsible Evolution
Not every problem requires new features or major rewrites. A key part of stewardship is deciding when to change software—and when to leave it alone. This judgment helps prevent unnecessary complexity and preserves long-term stability.
A Bounded Practice
This service is intentionally scoped to software I have authored or directly control. It is not a general helpdesk or outsourced maintenance offering, but a focused practice of care, adaptation, and long-term responsibility.
