The post discusses the concept of cognitive load in software development and provides practical examples of how to reduce it. It covers topics such as the types of cognitive load, the problems with familiarity and simplicity, the impact of shallow modules and microservices on cognitive load, and the importance of self-describing codes. It also explores the issues with abusing the DRY principle, tight coupling with frameworks, and the misinterpretation of DDD and hexagonal/onion architecture. The post concludes by emphasizing the need to reduce unnecessary cognitive load for the sake of future developers.
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