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"Dependencies are nearly unavoidable for non-trivial software projects. These can be large dependencies, such as web frameworks and databases, or smaller decisions, such as pagination helpers or simple math libraries. The inevitable inclusion of these dependencies, however, is not an excuse to shape the solutions of your system around what you do not own. Instead, there ought to be an emphasis on finding the right fit and then owning the way dependencies interface with your system."

"Actually, I don't think defensive coding necessarily is better; I also don't think it's worse. As usual, there are different forces in play, so the short answer is the usual: it depends."

A series of six articles desribing each of the five SOLID principles used for dependency management in object-oriented design and programming. When followed, these principles can enhance the maintainability of software.

Perhaps interesting after today's meeting...