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Software Design

Introduction

"The sooner you start to code, the longer the program will take."
-- Roy Carlson

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Designing software is a complex process that requires a lot of thought and planning. There is a common misconception that we only need to design software when we are building something new. However, the design process is just as important when working on existing systems, it just looks quite different.

Regardless of whether you are working on a greenfield project, an existing system, or even responding to an interview question, jumping straight into coding without a plan is a recipe for disaster. The design process is crucial for ensuring that the software you build is maintainable, scalable, and meets the needs of your users.

This section will cover the following topics:

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