A Philosophy of Software Design — Interactive Guide

Introduction

Overview

Structure & Complexity

Deep vs Shallow Modules

Information Hiding

General-Purpose Design

Complexity Absorption

Define Errors Out of Existence

Clarity & Naming

Outcome-Oriented Naming

Comments That Transfer Knowledge

Code Obviousness

Design Patterns

Consistency as a Tool

Red Flags Catalogue

Controversial Takes

TDD — Use With Caution

Getters, Setters & Unit Tests

Synthesis

The Core Thesis

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