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“A dependency on a private method of an external framework is a form of technical debt. Avoid these dependencies.” quote by Sandi Metz
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““A dependency on a private method of an external framework is a form of technical debt. Avoid these dependencies.””

Sandi Metz

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Warns that relying on private methods of external frameworks creates technical debt and should be avoided.

In simple terms: Private dependencies create technical debt.

Key Takeaway

Design modular, framework‑agnostic code.

Themes

software engineering technical debt design

Mood

practical advisory

Type

technical educational

When to use this quote

  • code reviews
  • system design
  • maintenance

Key Concepts

architecture dependency management

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is a private dependency justified?
  • How to refactor existing debt?
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