ousterhout
CommunityApply Ousterhout’s design principles to code.
Software Engineering#architecture#modularity#code-review#software-design#depth#information-hiding#ousterhout
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What problem does it solve?
This guide helps software teams evaluate software complexity by applying John Ousterhout's design principles to real codebases, enabling targeted improvements.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Module Depth Analysis: Identify layers where complexity is hidden behind simple interfaces and surface opportunities to simplify.
- Information Hiding & Layering: Detect exposed implementation details in public APIs and propose better abstractions.
- Use Case Scenarios: Ideal for code reviews, architecture refreshes, and onboarding to quickly grasp project structure.
Quick Start
Analyze a codebase to surface module depth, information hiding, and layer quality using Ousterhout's principles.
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