Software is experiencing a gradual erosion, making it increasingly complex and difficult to maintain. Developers spend a significant portion of their workweek on maintenance and technical debt rather than innovation. Software erosion, caused by the accumulation of dependencies and quick fixes, leads to a decline in readability, maintainability, and functional safety. The post discusses the need for integrating quality assurance from the start of the development process and emphasizes the importance of understanding software architecture to mitigate this issue.
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