The SHORT Stack

Because development should be hard, just like in the good old days.

Spring Hibernate Oracle Regex Tomcat

The enterprise-grade stack that ensures job security through complexity.

Why Choose SHORT?

Unnecessarily Complex

Why solve a problem in 10 lines when you can do it in 1000? Our XML configuration files alone will keep you busy until retirement.

Enterprise Readyβ„’

Nothing says "enterprise" like spending 3 weeks setting up your development environment and another 2 weeks troubleshooting it.

Battle-Tested Architecture

Just like your knees after 30 years of sitting in the same office chair, our architecture has withstood the test of time (and refuses to change).

The SHORT Experience

TALL Stack (Wrong Way)

πŸ™„ Build an entire app in days

πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ Simple, intuitive APIs

πŸ˜’ Rapid development with immediate feedback

πŸ‘Ž Enjoyable developer experience

❌ Not enough meetings

SHORT Stack (Right Way)

βœ… Spend months configuring your project

βœ… Cryptic error messages to keep you guessing

βœ… Multi-day compilation times so you can catch up on emails

βœ… 17 layers of abstraction for maximum job security

βœ… Daily 2-hour stand-ups to discuss XML namespaces

Developer Requirements

Technical Requirements

  • βœ“ JDK 1.6 (newer versions are suspicious)
  • βœ“ 32GB RAM minimum (to run Oracle)
  • βœ“ Internet Explorer 8 compatibility
  • βœ“ Windows Vista or XP (preferred)
  • βœ“ Enterprise Architect license (printouts only)

Personal Requirements

  • βœ“ Minimum 50 years of age (or equivalent cynicism)
  • βœ“ Hate your job just enough to stay
  • βœ“ Strong dislike of any framework created after 2010
  • βœ“ Ability to say "That won't work here" without explanation
  • βœ“ Collection of "World's Best Programmer" mugs

Testimonials

"I was about to finish our company project in 3 months using the TALL stack, but then I switched to SHORT. Now we've been developing for 3 years with no end in sight. Management is thrilled with our 'thoroughness'."

- Dave, 58, Enterprise Architect

"After switching to SHORT, I finally have time to micromanage my team while they wait for Oracle to start. I've never felt more important."

- Barbara, 62, Project Manager

"Thanks to the SHORT stack, I now have job security until I retire. No one else wants to maintain this codebase, and management is too afraid to rewrite it."

- Richard, 55, Senior Developer

"I used to worry that junior developers could understand my code. With SHORT, that's no longer a concern. Now I'm indispensable!"

- Margaret, 59, Solutions Architect

Ready to Go SHORT?

Join thousands of developers who have chosen the path of maximum resistance.

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