A codebase is not random.

· Bits and Bobs 6/2/25
  • A codebase is not random.
    • It's the accumulation of millions of intentional decisions by humans.
    • So wizened engineers can sense whole histories just by glancing at a codebase.
    • Codebases are not just technical artifacts; they are sociotechno artifacts.[lf]
    • By understanding there is a sociological dimension, you can understand any given codebase on a much deeper level.