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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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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

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

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.

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.

David Siegel

09/02/23

@ Y Combinator

When designing an app, it's crucial to simplify the interface to avoid overwhelming users with too many options.

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

As software becomes easier to build, design becomes more important, leading to an increase in the number of designers hired.

Tom Blomfield

04/25/25

@ Y Combinator

Modular architecture with clear API boundaries is beneficial for both human and AI developers, as it simplifies understanding and reduces interdependencies in the codebase.

Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Design should be intentional; choose options that are appealing, easy to use, and bring joy to users, especially in enterprise software.

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

The design of software should allow users to learn intuitively, as seen with Snapchat, where users can easily pick up the interface by observing others.

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.