.NET Rocks! Architecture vs Code with Steve Smith
May 8, 2025
Steve Smith, an entrepreneur and software developer focused on quality software, joins the discussion about balancing architecture and coding. He addresses the fine line between over-design and getting work done, emphasizing how architectural strategies evolve with team size and tools. Steve shares insights on effective refactoring and the adaptability required in software development. The conversation also explores the role of modern tools, like GitHub Copilot, in fostering collaboration and reducing constraints on developers.
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Duplication as Strategic Isolation
- Duplication in code can be a deliberate choice to keep independent slices isolated and avoid cross-impact.
- Assess trade-offs between duplication risks and coupling introduced by shared abstractions.
Embrace Flexible Refactoring
- Refactor flexibly as requirements evolve to avoid complexity in shared code.
- Duplicate code again if inline clarity and simplicity outweigh abstraction benefits.
AI Tools and Code Duplication
- AI coding tools may cause more duplicated code since developers copy and paste AI-generated snippets without fully understanding.
- This proliferation of duplicate code requires caution and skilled oversight.