In the InfoQ Podcast, Vlad Khononov discusses his book, 'Balancing Coupling in Software Design,' arguing that aiming for loose coupling in software architecture is an oversimplification. He emphasizes that while decoupling components might seem ideal, effective systems necessitate a certain level of coupling to ensure components interact meaningfully. This interaction generates value, necessitating a balance where coupling is neither excessive nor absent, allowing systems to work cohesively toward a common goal.
"A loosely coupled system is an oversimplification; the real goal is balanced coupling, where components work together to create value beyond their individual capabilities."
"To achieve an overarching goal, components in a software system must interact efficiently; those interactions are what we refer to as coupling."
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