Understanding the Four Rules of Simple Design by Corey Haines PDF

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Understanding the Four Rules of Simple Design by Corey Haines PDF



Modern software development is a game of ever-increasing frequency of change. This is why it is imperative to build systems that are flexible and can adapt to changing requirements, both expected and (more often) unexpected. The primary focus is on the thought process behind refactoring, and how that is influenced by the 4 rules of simple design. This book uses Conway's Game of Life as a backdrop to discuss the thoughts and ideas behind the 4 rules of simple design. It focuses on the small decisions made while designing your code with the goal of building robust, adaptable codebases that can stand the test of time.



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