Software Architecture Is Overrated, Clear and Simple Design Is Underrated
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The author argues that while software architecture is often emphasized, clear and simple design is more important for maintainable and efficient software.
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bn-l
about 2 months ago
Ok but when it grows past a certain size you will be miserable if you didn’t make good decisions early on.
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