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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Effective error handling is essential in software design, and reducing the number of exceptions can significantly decrease system complexity.

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The Philosophy of Software Design – with John Ousterhout

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

The Philosophy of Software Design – with John Ousterhout

04/09/25

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Good software design helps manage complexity by either eliminating it or using modular design to hide it, allowing users to interact with simpler interfaces.

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Anthropic Cast

06/11/25

@ Anthropic

The principles of clean software remain crucial for both human and model readability, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity in code.

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Andrew Ng

05/29/25

@ LangChain

Many developers overlook the importance of creating simple evaluations, which can help identify regressions and improve system performance incrementally.

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Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

We aim to minimize errors over time while acknowledging that mistakes will happen, which is crucial for AI safety.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every interaction with software should start simple, allowing users to opt into complexity, which is crucial for creating a user-friendly experience.

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Varun Mohan

05/02/25

@ Y Combinator

We need to focus on improving the development experience beyond just code writing, including design and debugging processes.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

I find that using asserts in programming helps catch potential issues early, preventing them from becoming real bugs later on.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Deep modules, which have simple interfaces but complex functionality, are crucial for managing complexity in software design.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Software design is fundamentally about decomposing complex systems into smaller, manageable units that can be implemented independently.