SMRTR ProgrammingOct 19, 2025Lobsters

Balancing Coupling in Software Design

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Vlad Khononov's new book challenges the common view that coupling is inherently bad in software design, instead arguing it should be strategically managed like essential complexity. The book introduces a framework with three coupling dimensions—integration strength, distance, and volatility—to help developers balance modular systems rather than naively splitting components.

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