All kinds Quote by Bjarne Stroustrup
“Always think about how a piece of code should be used: good interfaces are the essence of good code. You can hide all kinds of clever and dirty code behind a good interface if you really need such code.”
About This Quote
Good interfaces encapsulate complexity, allowing users to benefit from functionality without exposing underlying intricacies or technical debt.
In simple terms: Interfaces hide implementation details.
Key Takeaway
Design interfaces first.
Themes
software design
abstraction
maintainability
encapsulation
usability
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advice
principle
When to use this quote
- API development
- library creation
- framework design
- team code reviews
Key Concepts
interface design
code hygiene
modularity
Practical Applications
- API documentation
- component reuse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a well‑designed interface affect future changes?
- What trade‑offs exist between hiding complexity and providing flexibility?
