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Architecture Quote by Douglas Crockford

“The structure of software systems tend to reflect the structure of the organization that produce them.” quote by Douglas Crockford
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“The structure of software systems tend to reflect the structure of the organization that produce them.”

Douglas Crockford

About This Quote

Source Book: The Pragmatic Programmer, 1999

Software architecture mirrors the organization that creates it, highlighting the influence of corporate structure on system design.

In simple terms: Org structure shapes software design.

Key Takeaway

Align organization and architecture.

Themes

software organization structure design management

Mood

analytical practical

Type

technical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team restructuring
  • project planning
  • enterprise architecture
  • process improvement

Key Concepts

systems theory organizational behavior software engineering

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your org affect your code?
  • What changes could improve design?
A Different Perspective

Organizational change can be slow.

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