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#59: Complexity Coding, Residuality Theory & the Hyperliminal: being flexible and rigid at once with architect Barry O'Reilly

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Embracing Complexity in Software Development

This chapter explores the intersection of complexity theory and software architecture, highlighting the challenges of applying rigid coding practices to dynamic human systems. It emphasizes the concept of 'residue' as a strategy to manage uncertainty and improve software design while advocating for a philosophical understanding of these complexities. The discussion encourages a shift from linear thinking to a more adaptable approach in navigating the unpredictable nature of real-world problems in software development.

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