Why Can't We Make Simple Software? - Peter van Hardenberg

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Peter van Hardenberg asks why software is so hard to keep simple. He focuses on complexity as the result of systems interacting.

HN recommends it as a thoughtful talk on software complexity, and how complex systems can be both unreasonable and generative.

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@auraham2025 · in “Code Is Debt”
Why Can't We Make Simple Software? Interesting talk about complexity: Complexity is when your systems interact. A complex system can become unreasonable. A complex system cab be generative and surprising! ▶ this video
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