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# Intentional Code - Minimalism in a World of Dogmatic Design

Are dogmatic design patterns crippling your codebase? Discover how embracing intentional minimalism and treating code like literature can strip away unnecessary abstractions and restore developer productivity.

- **Speakers:** [David Whitney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@david-whitney)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 25:03
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/964-intentional-code-minimalism-in-a-world-of-dogmatic-design
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