Balancing Coupling in Software Design • Vlad Khononov & Sheen Brisals

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Aug 15, 2025

Vlad Khononov, an author and software engineer known for his work on coupling in software design, joins AWS Serverless Hero Sheen Brisals for a fascinating discussion. They delve into the principles of coupling and cohesion, reflecting on their importance amid modern architectures like microservices. Vlad shares insights on navigating complexity and the challenges of problem decomposition. Plus, he reveals his creative twist of including AI-generated poetry in his book to help readers understand complex concepts. This blend of art and technology offers a fresh perspective on software design.

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ANECDOTE

Microservices Rewrite That Failed

Vlad's team attempted a microservices rewrite and it

INSIGHT

Coupling Is Agnostic To Technology

Coupling principles are timeless and apply at all abstraction levels from assembly to cloud.
Understanding coupling helps manage complexity regardless of modern stacks like microservices or cloud.

ADVICE

Battle-Test Coupling Models

Test and iterate coupling models in real projects before publishing methods.
Adapt terminology and names so practitioners can understand and apply the model effectively.

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