Narrow waists: an idea in software architecture that relates to networking, operating systems, language design, compilers, and distributed systems.

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This post discusses the concept of narrow waists in software architecture and how they relate to various aspects of software development. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of using narrow waists and provides examples from different domains.

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