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SE Radio 662: Vlad Khononov on Balancing Coupling in Software Design
· 56 min · Episode 662
Episode SE Radio 662: Vlad Khononov on Balancing Coupling in Software Design
Software architect and author Vlad Khononov joins host Jeff Doolittle for a discussion on balancing coupling in software design. They start by examining coupling and its relationship to complexity and modularity. Vlad explains the historical models for assessing coupling and introduces his updated approach, integration strength, which aims to simplify earlier frameworks and adapt them for modern practices.
The episode explores three dimensions of coupling:
• integration strength (knowledge sharing), • distance (proximity of components), and • volatility (likelihood of change).
Vlad illustrates how design decisions can lead systems toward complexity or modularity, and he emphasizes the importance of managing coupling to minimize cognitive load and cascading changes. The conversation wraps up with insights on applying these principles to real-world software projects and a reminder of coupling's critical role in software architecture. Brought to you by IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Software magazine.
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