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šŸ’”Software Design for Ever-Evolving Business

Why Flexibility Trumps Aesthetics Every Time

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Mar 29, 2024
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Designing software is an ongoing process that must adapt to the system's changing requirements.

If a design is causing issues for the development team, it likely lacks something crucial. One of the most apparent signs that a design needs more flexibility is difficulty testing an object, which usually indicates coupling. Developers should keep an open mind and be receptive to design insights as they code.Ā 

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By working with the code, they can simplify the system and make it more manageable.

A software system's performance and functionality depend on its behavior. Some systems require greater flexibility, so design should prioritize flexibility over aesthetics. Premature decisions about application structure should be avoided, and choices should be made based on business relevance.Ā 

Good design, not personal preference, should be the guiding principle.

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