Shipping with less complexity

Complexity often enters a product quietly: one extra abstraction, one exception, one shortcut that becomes permanent. The goal is not to eliminate complexity, but to make it visible and intentional.

I prefer small boundaries with clear responsibilities. Components should describe interface behavior, services should own domain operations, and data access should remain predictable. The fewer surprising paths through a system, the easier it is to change safely.

Good architecture is not the maximum number of layers. It is the minimum structure required to protect the product from accidental coupling while keeping the team fast.