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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
Death by a thousand microservices (News)
Sep 18, 2023
08:37
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Complexity in software industry, Unity alternatives, CPU design, web-based Excel clone
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- Complexity in software ecosystems leads developers to solve unnecessary problems and hinders productivity.
- Unity's change in pricing model has led game developers to explore alternative options like Unreal, Godot, and Raylib.
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Complexity in the Software Industry
Andrei Terenchenko discusses how the software industry is grappling with complexity and the dangers of hermetically sealed software ecosystems. He points out that instead of addressing the task at hand, developers are solving problems that they don't have. The author also criticizes the trend towards microservices and raises concerns about the VC funded tech startup boom that prioritizes growth over profitability.
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