Frameworks vs. Components
Dave expresses skepticism about frameworks, arguing they often lead to unnecessary complexity and require deep understanding from users. He highlights the challenges of designing effective domain-specific languages (DSLs) and suggests that object technology is more suited for low-level design rather than architectural paradigms. Ultimately, he believes the industry rushed into adopting frameworks instead of focusing on truly delivering components.In this clip
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Episode 86: Interview Dave Thomas
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