Software Architecture

Introduction Ever stared at a massive class file with hundreds of lines of code and thought, “What is this thing even supposed to do?” I sure have. That confusion usually points to problems with cohesion and coupling, two concepts that might sound academic but actually make the difference between code you want to work with and code you want to run away from. Let’s talk about these two fundamental ideas that can transform your code from a tangled mess into something you’re actually proud of. ...

Introduction If you’ve ever been in a job interview for a software developer position, chances are you’ve been asked to explain the difference between DIP, DI, and IoC. I know I have, and the first time I was asked, I definitely stumbled through my answer! These three terms, Dependency Inversion Principle, Dependency Injection, and Inversion of Control, sound awfully similar and are often used interchangeably (incorrectly) by developers. But they’re actually distinct concepts that play different roles in helping us write better code. ...

Introduction: Two Approaches to Global Access When building C# applications, we often need functionality that’s accessible from anywhere in our codebase. Two common approaches to this problem are static classes and the singleton pattern. While they might seem similar at first glance, they serve different purposes and come with their own strengths and trade-offs. In this post, I’ll walk through both approaches, show you real-world examples, and help you decide which one fits your specific needs. ...