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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

It's concerning that universities do not teach software design, especially as it becomes a larger part of developers' responsibilities due to advancements in AI.

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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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