Code is never final or perfect.
Changes in technology, user requirements, and new insights all shape a codebase.
Instead of fighting these shifts, lean into them.
Accept that software must adapt to stay relevant.
What is Software Entropy?
“Entropy is a scientific concept that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty.” (sources: Wikipedia)
Software entropy is the way code grows and changes over time.
Libraries become outdated, design patterns lose relevance, and new features bring extra complexity.
Like physical systems that drift into disorder if not cared for, software also needs ongoing attention.
Accept that change is inevitable
Some teams try to predict every possibility up front.
Speaking from experience and data, many guesses about the future end up being wrong.
A more effective approach is to focus on the curre…