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The Case for Building Durable Software Slowly
Original: The Slow Formation of Durable Software
A new essay argues that durable, long-lasting software forms slowly, drawing parallels to how durable institutions and crafts develop over time. The piece is drawing attention among developers and technologists, who are debating whether the modern software industry's fast iteration cycles undermine longevity, and what lessons older, stable systems hold for today's engineers.
Why now: It taps into ongoing debate among developers about technical debt, maintainability and long-term software quality.
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- The Slow Formation of Durable Software · benbreen · 246
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