That's Not an Abstraction, That's Just a Layer of Indirection

Abstractions in software design should simplify complexity, but not all abstractions succeed in doing so. Good abstractions, like TCP, hide underlying complexities effectively and rarely need deep inspection. Poor abstractions, however, add unnecessary layers of indirection that can hinder performance and debugging. It’s important to recognize these pitfalls and use abstractions judiciously to avoid burdening future developers and maintainers.