SMRTR ProgrammingDec 30, 2024Lobsters

Software Design is Knowledge Building

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SVC, an in-house system built to replace expensive middleware SaaS at ORG, became difficult to maintain after its original developer left. The project highlights how software development relies on developers understanding the system's design concept, not just producing code, and emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining a comprehensive mental model of the software.

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