World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

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.

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