Software Design: Tidy First?

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This isn’t a full chapter, more of a sketch. I found myself talking about “hinges” frequently but realized I hadn’t written about it. Does anyone know the origin of the word as applied to software design? I’m pretty sure it’s not one of mine.

MCETMEC. Make the Change Easy Then Make the Easy Change. I came up with this phrase during a coaching session wit…

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