Craft Forge: Design & Architecture
From working code to maintainable systems. 9-week cohort program with Mob Programming and CRAFT Calisthenics.
Language-specific cohorts: Each group works in one programming language.
Duration
9 Weeks (3 Blocks)
Sessions
18 x 3.5 Hours
Participants
5–7 per Cohort
Format
100% Remote (Zoom)
Your team writes code that works. But every change carries risk. New features take longer and longer. Code reviews become battlefields. Your best developers leave.
In 9 weeks we transform how you work: from "code that works" to "code that works AND is maintainable, testable, and extensible."
The Program: 3 Blocks
Block 1: Foundations
(Code Craft)
Weeks 1–3 · 5 Training Sessions + 1 Demo Day
Master the fundamentals
TDD, Crafted Code, and Refactoring as daily practice. You learn to systematically identify code problems and safely transform them — with proven constraints and modern AI tools.
Demo Day 1: "My Code Craft"
Block 2: Design
(Design Craft)
Weeks 4–6 · 5 Training Sessions + 1 Demo Day
From code to design
SOLID principles and Object Calisthenics as your design compass. You develop an instinct for coupling, cohesion, and testable design — and learn to deliberately produce these qualities.
Demo Day 2: "My Design Craft"
Block 3: Architecture
(Architecture Craft)
Weeks 7–9 · 5 Training Sessions + 1 Demo Day
From design to architecture
Hexagonal Architecture, BDD, and identifying testable architectures. You learn to structure systems so that changes remain predictable — with clear dependency rules and modular boundaries.
Demo Day 3: "My Architecture Craft"
What makes Craft Forge different
Mob Programming in every session
Language-specific cohorts (ABAP, Java, TypeScript)
CRAFT Calisthenics: Measurable constraints per level
3 Demo Days: Show, don't just learn
Who is Craft Forge for?
Development teams with 2+ years experience who want to systematically improve their code quality. Teams looking for the next step after Craft Foundations.
Not for
Absolute beginners (less than 2 years experience). Teams who just want a certificate without changing their behavior.
Office Hour: From Training to Practice
After the cohort, we analyze your code, your architecture, and your specific problems.
Available as Single Pack (1 x 120 minutes) or Double Pack (2 x 120 minutes within 2 weeks).
Result: Written analysis with prioritized recommendations.
Your Trainer
Damir Majer
20+ years experience, 200+ developers coached
Damir Majer combines technical depth with coaching expertise. As founder of ASE Academy, he has guided over 200 developers through trainings and coaching programs in more than 20 years.
In-House Program for Your Team
Craft Forge is available as an in-house program for your development team. Individual blocks or the Full Journey program (all 3 blocks) can be booked. Contact us for a tailored proposal.
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