Conway's Law states that organizations design systems that mirror their communication structures. When working solo, developers often create messy, tightly coupled code because there's no need for clear boundaries. However, when teams collaborate, they naturally create cleaner architecture by defining clear interfaces and splitting work into components. The key insight is that breaking down work into smaller steps, whether solo or in a team, leads to better architecture and more maintainable code.
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