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Trying to solve a communication problem with more code and infra is often a mistake. This is something many engineers don't realize they're essentially doing. S
by hakunin 2y ago
Trying to solve a communication problem with more code and infra is often a mistake. This is something many engineers don't realize they're essentially doing. Some communication problems can be somewhat alleviated by processes and technology enforcing those processes, but you must always consider the cost, and weigh it against alternatives that don't require engineering overhead. In almost every case like this, increasing the amount of code and infrastructure is the wrong option.
- from-nibly 2y agoYes, but Conway is not wrong
- hakunin 2y agoYes, but his law is descriptive, not prescriptive. Just because it tends to happen doesn't mean it should happen, or happens for good reasons.
- from-nibly 2y agoBut it means it happens. So you can either weaponize it or get steam rolled by it.
- gilbetron 2y agoNot wrong, but also not a Law.