The Eric Normand Podcast All about the operation lens
Jul 3, 2023
Discover the operation lens, a fascinating approach to software design that prioritizes understanding all potential use cases. Learn how this method helps prevent design errors by emphasizing early comprehension. The discussion also covers best practices for crafting thorough functional specifications, ensuring your software meets its goals effectively.
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List All Use Cases Early
- List all use cases of your software to understand its full scope.
- Avoid designing for only one use case at a time as it leads to unplanned complexity.
Contacts Syncing Challenges
- Syncing contacts between devices is a difficult use case due to metadata needs.
- Neglecting to capture timestamps and device info early complicates later syncing features.
Use Function Signatures First
- Write use cases as function signatures before implementing.
- This clarifies needed inputs and outputs, reducing wasted effort.