Programmers: you have to watch your weight, too
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Software complexity has grown out of control as developers chase impressive solutions over simple ones. Historical examples like Kernighan's Law from 1974 and Tony Hoare's warnings show this isn't new. The XZ backdoor incident demonstrates real consequences of complex code. With hardware scaling limits approaching and potential supply chain disruptions, the industry may need to return to simpler, more maintainable software practices.
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First Grug teach code. Now Grug teach design.Back to 1980? No. Try 1974.Small targets may be as valid as big onesRetro tech has lessons to teach3 Comments
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