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fromKyrylo Silin
1 month ago

Why do software developers love complexity?

The Great Pyramids took decades to build. It was a monumental feat of human ingenuity and collaboration. Today, we software developers erect our own pyramids each day - not from stone, but from code. Yet despite far more advanced tools, these systems don't always make the experience better. So why, when KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) is a well-known mantra, do we keep gravitating toward complexity?
Marketing
Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Programmers: you have to watch your weight, too

Software degrades due to complexity, marketing pressures, legacy debt, and cultural incentives; pinpointing causes and advocating simplicity counters enshittification.
Software development
fromInfoQ
4 months ago

Binary Size Matters: The Challenges of Fitting Complex Applications in Storage-Constrained Devices

Embedded systems demand a balance between software complexity and memory restrictions, pushing for languages like C++ for binary size optimization.
C++ features like templates and smart pointers can affect binary size; developers must navigate their impacts carefully.
Tools like Bloaty are essential for understanding contributions to firmware bloat, aiding developers in design decisions.
Binary optimization should be part of the entire development lifecycle, emphasizing size awareness within CI pipelines.
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