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Smit Thakkar - Writing Clean Abstractions
Discover the art of writing clean abstractions that simplify complex systems, hide implementation details, and provide a clear interface, while avoiding common pitfalls like leaks and over-abstraction.
- Abstraction is a way to simplify complex things, but it can also lead to complexity if not done correctly.
- Strong abstraction encapsulates a lot of complexity, but isn’t necessarily a good thing.
- Weak abstraction encapsulates very little complexity.
- Leaky abstractions reveal implementation details, making it harder to use.
- A good abstraction has safe defaults and is easy to use, without requiring users to understand the underlying implementation.
- Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) and Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) can help create clean abstractions.
- Abstractions are not just about making code look nice, but also about hiding complexity and providing a clear interface.
- Code that follows SRP and DIP is easier to maintain and debug.
- Abstractions should be designed to make it easy to add new features and modify existing ones.
- Leaky abstractions can lead to a mess in the codebase and make it harder to maintain.
- Safe defaults and clear interfaces are key to creating good abstractions.
- Abstraction is a delicate balance between complexity and flexibility.
- Every good abstraction has leaks, and it’s just a part of the process.
- Pushing abstraction too far can lead to a loss of control and understanding of the code.
- Strong abstractions can make the code harder to understand and debug.
- Abstractions should be designed to be used, not just to look nice.
- Good abstractions are designed to make it easy for users to do what they want, without having to understand the underlying implementation.