The Law of Leaky Abstractions
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The Law of Leaky Abstractions, an article by Joel Spolsky, is revisited on HN, sparking discussion about its relevance and the timelessness of its concepts in software development.
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Nov 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM EST
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