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Michael Egger

Michael Egger

Premature Optimization: A Delicate Balance in Software Engineering

“Premature optimization is the root of all evil.” — Donald Knuth

Feb 7

Premature Optimization: A Delicate Balance in Software Engineering

Feb 7

Michael Egger

Putt’s Law: Understanding and Managing in the Tech World

Putt’s Law eloquently captures the dichotomy in the world of technology: “Technology is dominated by two types of people, those who…

Feb 6

Putt’s Law: Understanding and Managing in the Tech World

Feb 6

Michael Egger

Understanding Reed’s Law: The Exponential Power of Networks

In the digital age, the understanding of how networks grow and influence is paramount, especially in the realm of social networks. Reed’s…

Feb 5

Understanding Reed’s Law: The Exponential Power of Networks

Feb 5

Michael Egger

Unraveling Tesler’s Law: The Inevitable Complexity in Software Design

The Law of Conservation of Complexity, famously known as Tesler’s Law, is a fundamental principle in software engineering and human-…

Feb 4

Unraveling Tesler’s Law: The Inevitable Complexity in Software Design

Feb 4

Michael Egger

The Law of Demeter: A Guide to Better Software Design

The Law of Demeter, also known as “The Principle of Least Knowledge”, is a cornerstone of software design, especially relevant in…

Feb 3

The Law of Demeter: A Guide to Better Software Design

Feb 3

Michael Egger

The Law of Leaky Abstractions: A Guide for the Pragmatic Programmer

In 2002, Joel Spolsky introduced the world to The Law of Leaky Abstractions. It’s a principle that has resonated with software engineers …

Feb 2

The Law of Leaky Abstractions: A Guide for the Pragmatic Programmer

Feb 2

Michael Egger

The Law of the Instrument: A Critical Look at Our Software Development Toolbox

The Law of the Instrument, famously articulated by Abraham Kaplan and Abraham Maslow, profoundly resonates in the realm of software …

Feb 1

The Law of the Instrument: A Critical Look at Our Software Development Toolbox

Feb 1

Michael Egger

The Law of Triviality: Understanding and Overcoming ‘Bike Shedding’ in Software Engineering

The Law of Triviality, often referred to as ‘Bike Shedding,’ highlights a common pitfall in decision-making and project management: the…

Jan 31

The Law of Triviality: Understanding and Overcoming ‘Bike Shedding’ in Software Engineering

Jan 31

Michael Egger

The Unix Philosophy: Simplicity in Software Engineering

The Unix Philosophy, originated by pioneers Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie, is an elegant set of guidelines for software development. It’s…

Jan 30

The Unix Philosophy: Simplicity in Software Engineering

Jan 30

Michael Egger

The Scout Rule: Enhancing Code, Enhancing Life

Imagine a world where each codebase you encounter is slightly better than when you found it. This is the essence of the Scout Rule in…

Jan 29

The Scout Rule: Enhancing Code, Enhancing Life

Jan 29

Michael Egger

Michael Egger

I am a senior software engineer who is versed in medical device development. On Medium I write with ChatGPT about general software engineering topics.

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