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The Slow Formation of Durable Software
A new essay argues that long-lasting software is built slowly, through years of maintenance, community input and incremental improvement rather than rapid feature development. Using historical examples of projects that endured for decades, the piece suggests durability comes from patience and stewardship. Readers are debating whether modern development cycles and venture-driven timelines make such slow formation nearly impossible today.
Why now: It challenges the prevailing fast-iteration culture in software development, prompting discussion about sustainability and craftsmanship.
Evidence
- The Slow Formation of Durable Software · benbreen · 293
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