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Compared to other engineering disciplines, it seems like software is one that is most susceptible to veer towards complexity. Is it the ease of iteration? The r

by scrlk 2y ago

Compared to other engineering disciplines, it seems like software is one that is most susceptible to veer towards complexity. Is it the ease of iteration? The relative youth of software engineering?

Xeamek 2y ago
Relates to ease of iteration, but imo the biggest factor is no real responsibility when things breaks and how it is expected for software to break.
dave4420 2y ago
Relative lack of physical constraints?
- 01HNNWZ0MV43FF 2y ago
  Bingo. Complex machines have more parts that wear out and need attention. Complex software, if it's well-written, can actually Just Work, and doesn't wear out.
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analog31 2y ago
Investor optimism, peer pressure, and FOMO play roles.