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How to design a system that never works, that you can't be blamed for

How to design a system that never works, that you can't be blamed for

On making safe architectural decisions

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David Tate
Sep 11, 2023
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Software is complicated, with many outside factors that can affect how well your system performs. As Ellen Ullman says:

We build our computers the way we build our cities -- over time, without a plan,…

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